About Hanniel
Hanniel H. Jafaru is a renowned thought leader in AI governance, cybersecurity, and technology policy. As Executive Director of HTC Academy and convener of Tech Symposium Africa, he has shaped the conversation around ethical technology adoption across the continent.
Hanniel advises governments and corporations on implementing ethical AI frameworks that align with global standards while respecting local contexts. He led the development of the Responsible, Ethical, Secure and Trusted (REST) AI Governance Framework.
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Invited to Attend the ISC2 National Cybersecurity Conference
An event of selected cybersecurity professionals in Nigeria
Invited as a Member to join the Cybersecurity and Cybercrime 2025 Bill Review Committee by Federal Ministry of Justice
A bill developed to repel the current Cybercrime Act 2015 and enact a new Cybercrime and Cybersecurity Bill 2025
Started the Tech Mentorship Series
An initiative that holds every friday on YouTube with the aim of addressing the kind of mindset and strategy need to succeed in Tech
Started the 100,000 Tech CAMP Initiative
A project that is aimed at training at least 100,000 tech enthusiast to become tech experts for FREE
Launched the HTC Tech Career and Mentorship Project
A project that is aimed at training at least 100,000 tech enthusiast to become tech experts for FREE
Published a book "Becoming A Tech ExpertPreneur"
A practical guide for Tech enthusiast to become tech professionals and tech professionals to become tech entrepreneurs
Invited to Join the Training for AI Actors
BY GIZ/Digital Transformation Centre
Nominated to Serve as a member of the Local Organizing Committee for The National Cybersecurity Conference - Nigeria
BY CSEAN/NITDA
Launched Tech Symposium Africa
An event that brings together tech leaders, cybersecurity experts, innovators, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to tackle the pressing challenges of cybercrime while unlocking new opportunities in the digital economy.
Nominated as the Cybersecurity Individual for the Year 2024
BY Cyber Security Expert Association of Nigeria
Appointed as the Chair for the 2024 Cyber Secure Nigeria Conference
BY Cyber Security Expert Association of Nigeria
Published a Book Titled "Cyberspace Chronicles"
Aimed at Addressing Cybersecurity Concerns and advocating for the Need for Cyber policing
Appointed as the Chair for the 2023 Cyber Secure Nigeria Conference
BY Cyber Security Expert Association of Nigeria
Appointed as a Technologist
AT Baze University, Abuja
Became a Member of Cyber Security Experts Association of Nigeria (CSEAN)
BY CSEAN
Appointed as the Head of IT Department
BY Leadership Media Group
Established Ham Institute of Cybersecurity, now rebranded as HTC Academy
Started as a Cyber Security Awareness Training Institute, but later rebranded to other aspect of Tech Talent Development
Founded and Registered Ham Network Ltd
A Company that offers tech security product, services and consulting.
Promoted to the Information System Manager
AT Valencia Hotels, Abuja
Start my Tech Career
AT Dlions Communications