Abubakar Turay

Founder and Executive Director

About

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.

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