GODWIN DAHIRU

GODWIN DAHIRU

Graphic Designer & Writer | Information Design & Digital Products

Nasarawa State, NG.

About

I'm Godwin Dahiru, a graphic designer and writer interested in how information, communication and technology can help people and organisations solve problems.

My work spans visual communication, digital product exploration and youth development. Through projects such as ReportNG, PersonaTrack and Book Your Spot, I've been exploring how digital solutions can address practical problems and why understanding people, processes and existing systems matters when building them.

Beyond design, I contribute to youth development through Formative Africa and my volunteering with Junior Achievement Nigeria. These experiences have given me opportunities to facilitate learning, support young people and contribute to initiatives focused on entrepreneurship, digital literacy and personal development.

I'm building my foundation in graphic design while developing my understanding of information systems, user experience and digital products. My long-term interest is in helping organisations and institutions communicate more clearly, improve their processes and build solutions that work better for the people they serve.

I'm open to meaningful collaborations, learning opportunities and projects where I can contribute, grow and solve practical problems.

Work

Deafzion Foundation

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Head of Design and Media

Nasarawa State, Nigeria

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Summary

Lead design and media activities for a disability inclusion and youth empowerment organisation, supporting the communication of its programs, initiatives and impact.

Highlights

Develop visual content and communication materials for awareness campaigns, training programs and community initiatives.

Contribute to the organisation's brand consistency across its digital communication channels.

Coordinate design and media contributions, working with volunteers and team members to support content production.

Create visual materials that communicate program information clearly and support accessibility and audience understanding.

Formative Africa

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Founder

Nasarawa State, Nigeria

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Summary

Founded Formative Africa, a youth development initiative focused on helping young people move from confusion to clarity through personal development, communication, leadership and practical learning.

Highlights

Led the planning and coordination of the initiative's first cohort, working with a team to organise learning activities and participant engagement.

Contributed to sessions and learning activities covering personal development, communication, ideation and digital skills.

Led branding, visual communication and content development to communicate the initiative's purpose and activities.

Helped shape an approach to youth development centred on clarity, capability and opportunities for practical growth.

Junior Achievement Nigeria

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Volunteer Facilitator

Nasarawa State, Nigeria

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Summary

Support student development through educational programs focused on entrepreneurship, ideation, financial literacy, digital responsibility and career readiness.

Highlights

Facilitated learning sessions for over 500+ students collectively through volunteering with Junior Achievement Nigeria.

Supported programs including SET4LYF, JA DEEP, Ideation, and Global Money Week, covering entrepreneurship, ideation, financial literacy, and youth development.

Helped students explore problems, develop ideas, and build practical skills through interactive learning activities.

Education

Junior Achievement Nigeria

Nasarawa State, Nigeria
Certification/Training Training of Trainers

3MTT Program

Nasarawa State, Nigeria
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Training Digital Skill

iLEAD AFRICA

Nasarawa State, Nigeria
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Leadership Accelerator Program

The State University of New York

Information Literacy

Courses

Basic Information Literacy

Kabayi Secondary School

Nasarawa State, Nigeria
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SSCE/WAEC Secondary Education

Awards

Top Five Finalist (3MTT Knowledge showcase)

3MTT Nasarawa state

Recognised among the top five participants in Nasarawa State for a technology project presented at the 3MTT Knowledge Showcase.

State Volunteer Champion

Junior Achievement Nigeria (JAN)

Recognised for volunteer contributions and involvement in youth development programs.

Certificate of Appreciation

TECH4DEV

Received in recognition of contributions to a technology-for-development initiative.

Languages

English

Skills

Design and visual communication

Graphic Design, Visual Storytelling, Brand Identity, Information Design, Digital Content Creation, Canva, CapCut.

Communication and leadership

Writing, Facilitation, Public Speaking, Team Coordination, Youth Engagement, Program Coordination.

Digital products and systems

Product Ideation, UX/UI Principles, User Feedback, Systems Thinking, Civic Technology, Information Systems.

Projects

ReportNG

ReportNG

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Summary

A civic-tech concept exploring how community members can report local issues through accessible digital channels, supporting civic participation and accountability.