Uyouko Nathaniel Ekpo
Uyouko Nathaniel Ekpo (born 23 June 1996) is a Nigerian AI startup founder, software developer, and technology entrepreneur known for his work in AI-driven civic technology, digital marketing, and language technology for African languages. He is the founder of Sabi AI Technologies, the creator of the civic technology platform SabiRight, and a co-founder of DigiBusTech, a digital business technology company.
Ekpo's work focuses on artificial intelligence, civic education systems, and digital infrastructure for emerging markets, particularly solutions aimed at improving access to legal information and digital services in Nigeria.
Early Life and Education
Uyouko Nathaniel Ekpo was born on 23 June 1996 in Essien Udim, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
He was raised in southern Nigeria and developed an early interest in computing, digital media, and entrepreneurship. His education and early professional work focused on information technology, web development, and digital marketing, which later shaped his work in software development and AI-driven platforms.
Career
Early Career
Ekpo began his career in web development and digital marketing, working with educational institutions and technology platforms.
He served as a Web Administrator at Beninfo247 between 2019 and 2020, where he managed website content and digital marketing campaigns.
During his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) placement, he worked as an Assistant Lecturer at Federal College of Education (Technical) Bichi in Kano State, teaching students in information technology-related subjects.
From 2020 to 2021, he worked as a Marketing Instructor at Leadpreneur Academy, where he taught courses in digital marketing and search engine optimization.
University Technology Roles
Ekpo later worked in technical and administrative roles in higher education institutions.
Between 2021 and 2022 he worked as a Web Developer at ISMT University, where he developed responsive websites and implemented digital marketing strategies.
From 2022 to 2024 he served as Director of Information Technology at International University of Management and Administration – Littoral, helping develop institutional IT and digital engagement strategies.
Entrepreneurship and Startups
DigiBusTech
In 2023, Ekpo co-founded DigiBusTech, a digital technology company that provides services in:
Search Engine Optimization
Web development
Digital marketing
software development for small and medium-sized businesses.
The company also developed an SEO software platform designed to provide analytics and marketing optimization tools for SMEs.
Sabi AI Technologies
Ekpo later founded Sabi AI Technologies, an artificial intelligence company focused on AI infrastructure and language technology for African languages.
The company’s initiatives include:
Sabi Unify, an AI orchestration architecture designed to allow distributed AI infrastructure using local data nodes.
AI language data pipelines focused on low-resource languages such as Ibibio, Annang, and Efik.
Human-in-the-loop datasets for training AI systems on African linguistic contexts.
SabiRight
Ekpo is also the founder and lead developer of SabiRight, a civic technology platform designed to provide AI-powered legal and civic education.
The platform has been described as a form of “legal first aid”, offering instant explanations of Nigerian laws and civic rights using artificial intelligence.
Key features include:
SabiDoctor AI, a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) system that answers legal questions using the 1999 Nigerian Constitution and the Police Act as sources.
Multi-language AI explanations supporting English, Nigerian Pidgin, Hausa, Yoruba, and Igbo.
SabiMove and SabiGuard, community-driven safety and checkpoint alert systems.
A proximity marketplace connecting users with nearby legal professionals and community mediators.
The platform is built using technologies including React, Node.js, and cloud-based infrastructure.
Consulting and Technical Work
Ekpo has also worked as a technology consultant.
He currently serves as an Information Technology Consultant at theSPACE Consulting Ltd, where he provides consulting services on:
search engine optimization
digital marketing strategy
website performance optimization.
He has also served as Web Developer and Technical Lead for theSPACE NGO, where he led the development of the organization's website and digital platforms.
Areas of Work
Ekpo's work spans several technology sectors including:
Artificial intelligence
Civic technology
Digital marketing
Language technology
Startup ecosystem development
His projects often focus on bridging technology gaps in emerging markets, particularly in Africa.
See Also
Artificial Intelligence
Natural Language Processing
Retrieval‑Augmented Generation
Civic Technology