Every year, Nigeria produces over 2.5 million tonnes of plastic waste—most of it ending up in gutters, waterways, and overflowing landfills. Simultaneously, countless talented young Nigerians remain underemployed, disconnected from meaningful opportunities in tech and digital innovation. While these issues may seem unrelated, Feexet, a rising Nigerian social enterprise, sees them as deeply intertwined—and it’s building grassroots solutions to tackle both.
Redefining Problem-Solving through Design, Tech, and Community
Feexet’s mission is simple yet ambitious: use design, technology, and community organising to address real-world challenges that are often ignored. Whether it’s waste management or digital exclusion, Feexet empowers ordinary people to take control of their environment and future.
Through a combination of action-oriented projects and tech-driven tools, the organisation is proving that meaningful change can be achieved with small, consistent efforts—especially when communities are placed at the center.
CleanSweep: Turning Environmental Apathy into Grassroots Action
One of Feexet’s most impactful initiatives is CleanSweep, a growing environmental movement that began as a simple neighbourhood clean-up. Today, it’s a citywide model of community-led accountability.
Citizens identify neglected, polluted areas—clogged gutters, illegal dumpsites, littered streets—and report them to Feexet. The organisation then mobilises volunteers, distributes tools, and begins the clean-up. Waste is sorted, weighed, and documented—creating data-driven transparency and results.
So far, over 2,000 kilograms of waste have been cleared across communities in Abuja and surrounding regions. But it’s not just about cleaning; it’s about building ownership and pride in public spaces.
“We didn’t just want to remove trash. We wanted to build a movement,” says Christopher Balogun, Feexet co-founder.
To scale their impact, Feexet launched the CleanSweep App, now available on the Google Play Store. The app lets users report dirty areas, register for clean-up events, track activity, and earn rewards for consistent volunteering. Features like the volunteer leaderboard foster community engagement and celebrate those making a difference.
Techquity: Democratising Access to Digital Skills
While CleanSweep addresses the waste crisis, Feexet’s second flagship initiative, Techquity, focuses on empowering youth through tech education.
Launched in 2023, Techquity set out to answer a bold question: Can grassroots tech training unlock new economic paths for young Nigerians? The results speak for themselves.
Techquity 1.0 trained over 120 participants in UI/UX design, web development, and digital communications. Many graduates have gone on to land jobs, start freelancing careers, or intern with Feexet itself.
Building on that success, Techquity 2.0 now has 200+ active learners from across the country, participating in live online sessions held three times weekly. The programme blends instruction, mentorship, and peer collaboration to deliver not just skills—but confidence, community, and opportunity.
“It’s not just about learning to code. It’s about showing that tech belongs to everyone—not just those in Lagos or Abuja,” says Balogun.
A Social Enterprise That Walks the Talk
Feexet operates as a digital service agency, but unlike traditional firms, it reinvests profits from its commercial work—web design, app development, and digital campaigns—into its social impact initiatives.
To date, the agency has delivered 150+ websites and digital tools for clients across various sectors. But more importantly, the revenue generated supports projects like CleanSweep and Techquity, creating a self-sustaining ecosystem of impact.
“We’re building while learning. There’s no blueprint. But we’re proving that even small teams can create big change when their work is intentional,” Balogun says.
Looking Ahead
Feexet isn’t waiting for massive funding or government intervention. It’s proving, one project at a time, that real change starts with local ideas, driven by community and enabled by technology.
In a country where waste problems and youth unemployment are often treated as separate issues, Feexet is connecting the dots—and crafting solutions that speak to both Nigeria’s environmental and economic future.
