Gbenga Sesan Biography: Career, Children, Parents, Wife, Net Worth, Age, Height, Awards, Instagram

Gbenga Sesan, born on July 27, 1977, is a Nigerian social entrepreneur and digital rights advocate.

He is the Executive Director of Paradigm Initiative Nigeria, a non-profit organization that works to provide underserved young people with access to ICT (information and communications technology) skills, digital inclusion, and internet freedom.

Through his work, he has influenced digital policy, youth empowerment, and social innovation across Africa.

Profile

• Full Name: Oluwagbenga Olabisi Sesan
• Stage Name: Gbenga Sesan
• Born: July 27, 1977
• Age: 48 years old
• Birthplace: Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria
• Nationality: Nigerian
• Occupation: Social Entrepreneur, ICT Advocate, Policy Expert
• Height: 5 feet 7 inches tall
• Parent: Mr and Mrs Sesan
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Temilade Sesan
• Children: 2
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $1 million – US$5 million

Early Life And Education

Gbenga Sesan was born on July 27, 1977, in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria.

He is 48 years old. His parents are publicly referred to as Mr and Mrs Sesan.

Details about his siblings are not widely documented.

He is of Yoruba ethnicity, and his religious beliefs are not broadly publicized.

For his education, Gbenga studied Electronic and Electrical Engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University, graduating in 2002.

He later attended several executive education programs, completing leadership and management courses at institutions including Lagos Business School, Oxford University, Harvard University, Stanford University, and Santa Clara University.

Career

Gbenga Sesan is the co-founder and Executive Director of Paradigm Initiative Nigeria (PIN), a social enterprise he established to promote digital inclusion, ICT skills, and digital rights among marginalized youth in Nigeria.

Under his leadership, PIN has run impactful programs such as:

Ajegunle.org, which trains youth in underserved communities in computer skills, entrepreneurship, and internships. Life Skills, ICT, Financial Readiness, Entrepreneurship (LIFE) training. Techtiary, a program for young Nigerians to access ICT training, mentorship, and digital opportunities.

Gbenga also served in various advisory and policy roles: he was a member of Nigeria’s Presidential Committee on the Harmonization of IT, Telecommunications and Broadcasting Sectors (2006) and on a roadmap committee for broadband infrastructure (2013).

He has consulted for major institutions including Microsoft, the United Nations, and other global organizations.

Gbenga is a recognized fellow of many institutions: he is a former member of the United Nations Committee of eLeaders on Youth and ICT, a CyberStewards Fellow, Crans Montana Forum Fellow, Archbishop Desmond Tutu Leadership Fellow, Ashoka Fellow, Our Common Future Fellow, and Cordes Fellow.

He also serves on international boards related to digital rights and social innovation, and he is a speaker on digital inclusion issues.

Awards and Nominations

• Schwab Foundation Social Entrepreneur of the Year (2014)
• Ashoka Fellow
• Archbishop Desmond Tutu Leadership Fellow
• Crans Montana Forum Fellow
• Recognized by CNN as one of the “Top 10 African Tech Voices”
• Listed among 40 African Legends Under 40 by Ventures Africa

Personal Life

Nigerian social entrepreneur and digital rights advocate Gbenga Sesan is married to Temilade Sesan, who holds a PhD and works in the field of energy and development.

The couple has been together for a few years and they share two children together.

Information about previous romantic relationships is not widely available.

Regarding his height, Gbenga Sesan stands at 5 feet and 7 inches tall which is approximately (168cm).

Net Worth

Gbenga Sesan’s estimated net worth is around US$1 million to US$5 million.

His income comes from his work as a social entrepreneur (Paradigm Initiative), consultancy with global institutions, speaking engagements, and digital rights advocacy.