Visionary ICT Leader | Founder & CEO, SurfSpot Communications Limited
Ako is a highly focused, results-driven Electrical & Electronics Engineer and ICT expert with over 18 years of cross-platform experience designing and delivering innovative, scalable digital solutions. As the founder and CEO of SurfSpot Communications Limited, he leads a dynamic team reshaping how Nigerians connect, learn, and thrive through broadband internet, Wi-Fi monetization, digital education, and emergency technology platforms.
He has designed and implemented notable high-impact technology projects such as the Computer-Aided Dispatch in Emergency Communications Centres—a laudable initiative of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)—across 16 states and 96 response agencies in Nigeria. This groundbreaking project has significantly improved emergency response times and coordination across the country.
His technical expertise extends to building scalable and sustainable enterprise Wi-Fi networks at various international and domestic airports and numerous higher institutions in the country. These implementations have not only improved connectivity but have also created new revenue streams through innovative Wi-Fi monetization strategies.
One of his most impactful contributions to education is the successful deployment of e-classroom and Wi-Fi solutions in over 100 secondary schools spanning Nigeria's South-South, South-West, North-Central, and North-West geopolitical zones. This initiative has brought digital learning opportunities to thousands of students in previously underserved areas, helping to bridge the digital divide in education.
With deep expertise in enterprise networks, digital advertising, and IT systems architecture, Ako is known for transforming complex challenges into forward-thinking opportunities. His approach to problem-solving combines technical excellence with strategic business thinking, enabling him to deliver solutions that are both innovative and commercially viable.
He is a Harvard Business School Online-certified expert in Disruptive Strategy, applying world-class strategic frameworks—such as Jobs-to-be-Done and innovation trajectory analysis—to identify new growth opportunities and ensure long-term competitive advantage. This combination of technical expertise and strategic acumen positions him uniquely in the technology leadership space.
Beyond his technical achievements, Ako is a passionate advocate for cybersecurity and privacy, especially in the home environment. He empowers families to stay digitally safe in an increasingly connected world, recognizing that security must be accessible and understandable for all users, not just technical experts.
His mission is clear: to build high-impact technologies that enhance user experience, drive growth, and close the digital divide across communities. This mission drives every project and initiative at SurfSpot Communications Limited, from broadband infrastructure to educational technology solutions.
As the founder of The Tech Grid Series, Ako has created a platform that brings together technology leaders, innovators, and policymakers to explore the intersection of technology and human development. His vision for the series reflects his belief that technology should serve humanity and contribute to sustainable development across Africa and beyond.
On a personal note, Ako is happily married to his wife, and they are blessed with children. He believes that balancing professional excellence with family life is essential for sustained success and personal fulfillment.