Meet Our Team

Maduyen Keita, co-founder of Betako, combines forward-thinking innovation with deep professional and personal experience—from surviving war-torn Liberia to living and working in the inner cities of New York. With a Licensed Master of Social Work degree and clinical specialization from Hunter College Silberman School of Social Work, she brings expertise in trauma-informed care, cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and holistic approaches to mental and behavioral health. Her work spans child safety, family reunification, risk and strength-based assessments, community engagement, and therapeutic case management. As a holistic therapist, she designs individualized treatment plans, facilitates groups, and empowers clients to make informed health and wellness choices. Drawing on her background in diverse community programs, she is skilled at interdisciplinary collaboration, advocacy, and culturally inclusive practice. Through Betako, Ms. Keita leverages her commitment to ethical, human-centered approaches by integrating technology with mental wellness to foster resilience, awareness, and sustainable change for individuals and families.

Abubakar Turay is a dynamic entrepreneur and thought leader whose work sits at the intersection of technology, energy, and logistics in West Africa. He is the visionary founder of Betako Technology Center of Excellence, an innovation-driven hub dedicated to advancing technology education, fostering digital skills, and supporting tech-based entrepreneurship in the region. With a strong academic foundation, Abubakar holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Computing and Information Systems from the University of Central Lancashire (UK) and an MBA from Cuttington University (Liberia). He is also an alumnus of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ife, Nigeria, where he studied Politics, Philosophy, and Economics (PPE)—an experience that shaped his multidisciplinary approach to leadership and problem-solving. In addition to his role at Betako, Abubakar serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Supreme Energy and Logistical Group, Inc., a company actively engaged in providing innovative energy solutions and integrated logistical services across multiple sectors. Abubakar is widely respected for his commitment to capacity building, sustainable development, and empowering the next generation of African technologists and entrepreneurs. He brings a wealth of experience from both the public and private sectors, and his leadership continues to influence transformative change in business and technology landscapes. Outside his professional life, Abubakar is a devoted family man—happily married and a proud father of three lovely daughters.