The GeoImpact Network champions geospatial literacy and innovation across Africa and beyond. Established by Dr. Tubolayefa Warekuromor, the Network has evolved from a personal pet-project, the ‘Ignite Greatness’ initiative started in 2012, into a robust platform – the GeoImpact Network. This evolution is a strategic effort to give longevity and sustainability to the successful programs initiated through the ‘Ignite Greatness’ initiative and during her time as the FCT Chair and National Treasurer at the Geoinformation Society of Nigeria (GEOSON), where she led notable projects like the GeoHackathon and the Geospatial Advocacy Award.
The Network is committed to advancing sustainable and inclusive growth in the geospatial field, with a strong focus on closing the gender gap and empowering young innovators to use geospatial technologies to tackle the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We are dedicated to leveraging geospatial data to address global challenges across multiple sectors, thereby enhancing human and systemic capacities for societal transformation.
Our mission is to empower and equip the next generation of geospatial experts, particularly women and young professionals, to lead and innovate. Through our diverse initiatives, we aim to close the gender gap in the geospatial field and establish a lasting legacy of knowledge and empowerment, ensuring no one is left behind. Through tailored capacity building, mentorship, and access to advanced geospatial tools, GeoImpact Network fosters a culture of innovation and professional growth that impacts the geospatial community and broader society.
About the Founder
Dr. Tubolayefa Warekuromor is a distinguished geospatial expert, advocate, coach, and mentor, celebrated for her extensive contributions to the geospatial sciences both in Nigeria and on a global scale. With a PhD in Harnessing Spatial Data Infrastructures and an MSc in Management Information Systems from Coventry University, UK, she is deeply committed to advancing geospatial technology, literacy, and sustainable solutions.
During her leadership as Chairman of the Geoinformation Society of Nigeria (GEOSON) in the Federal Capital Territory and as National Treasurer, Dr. Warekuromor spearheaded major initiatives such as the GeoHackathon, Geospatial Innovation Challenge, and the Geospatial Advocacy Award. These initiatives not only sparked innovation but also offered young professionals unique access to seasoned experts, cutting-edge geospatial tools, and career-defining internships. Her collaborations with prominent organizations such as Esri, AfricaGeoportal, Sambus Geospatial, Support Systems Limited, the Office of the Surveyor General of the Federation, and the National Space Research and Development Agency have provided over 550 tailored mentorship and capacity-building programs, significantly enhancing the geospatial capabilities essential for sustainable development.
Dr. Warekuromor established the GeoImpact Network to formalize and expand her passion for mentoring and empowering women and young people in geospatial technologies. This initiative builds on her ‘Ignite Greatness’ initiative, launched in 2012, which has directly supported hundreds of young individuals by providing academic guidance, career planning, and connections to industry leaders and opportunities. It also builds on her successful tenure at GEOSON, where she spearheaded transformative projects and mentorship programs. By establishing GeoImpact Network, Dr. Warekuromor aims to ensure the longevity and sustainability of these efforts, continuing to foster a robust platform for geospatial education and empowerment that transcends borders projects to create lasting impact.
As a thought leader in the geospatial community, Dr. Warekuromor actively participates in important forums such as the UN-GGIM: Africa Committee of Experts and the UNGGIM’s Expert Group on Integration of Geospatial & Statistical Information (EG-ISGI). Her work is fundamental in advancing the implementation of the Integrated Geospatial Information Framework (IGIF), the National Geospatial Data Infrastructure (NGDI), and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), demonstrating her enduring commitment to enhancing geospatial practices and policies in Africa and beyond.