Company History
VFG Learning was founded in 2020 by a team of academics, technology experts, and former industry leaders united by a mission to strengthen strategic and ethical competencies in African businesses. We began by offering specialized training programs for Nigerian companies seeking to upgrade their digital, leadership, and critical thinking skills.
Based on overwhelming client feedback and demand, we expanded our capabilities to advisory services, including digital transformation, talent development, operational excellence, and building ethical organizational cultures. Today we are proud to be trusted partners to over 50 leading African firms.
As rapid technological and social changes sweep across the globe, our passion is preparing African enterprises to not just keep pace, but lead progress. We will continue innovating to equip organizations with the tools for success today and a values-driven compass for the future.
Mission and Values:
Our mission is to empower African organizations through strategic skills development and expert guidance on navigating changing technological and ethical landscapes.
We value expertise, innovation, integrity, and contribution towards empowering the communities we serve.
Our Director's Bio:
Niyi Fash leads the design and delivery of VFG Learning’s customised capability-building programs as Director of Training and Advisory Services.
He holds a PhD in Philosophy of Technology from the Technical University of Berlin, where his research centered on ethics of emerging technologies. Niyi also obtained a Master of Public Policy degree from the Higher School of Economics. Niyi holds professional certifications in Data Science: Statistics and Machine Learning from Johns Hopkins University and Digital Product Management from the University of Virginia.
Previously, Niyi served as senior manager of data science projects at the Francis Crick Institute and the Alan Turing Institute, spearheading initiatives to derive transformative insights from complex data. He has led data-driven projects across technology firms and research institutions.
Niyi combines deep technical expertise with nuanced understanding of ethical implications of new technologies. As an applied ethicist, he anchors VFG Learning’s offerings in responsible and values-driven practices tailored to clients’ needs.