The field of Human Computer Interaction is relatively unknown in Nigeria – both within and outside academia. A recent EduRank ranking of top HCI schools in Africa shows that Nigeria is under-represented in the field of HCI. One major reason for this is the lack of researchers in the field of HCI in Nigeria. In addition, the recent brain drain in Nigeria has also affected the lack of HCI experts. African countries such as Kenya, South Africa, Egypt have successfully organized events such as summer school, conference to bridge the gap with respect to scarcity of HCI researchers in Africa, Nigeria is still lagging due to lack of resources and manpower. Students often interested in HCI in Nigeria face constraints of financial resources to travel to these other African countries to gain the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the field of HCI. Also, human manpower that can successfully serve as mentors in Nigeria is limited. 

In summary, we intend to challenge the status quo of HCI in Nigeria, particularly in response to the promising interest of using digital technologies to bring about social and economic intervention. Secondly, to build the human capacity of local academics and practitioners.