Chido Green

Software Engineer | Java Developer | AI Enthusiast Co-founder JapaAI, AI migration assistant 🌍 Co-founder & Backend Lead, GDSC Caleb (2023/24)

[Chido Green @Heis_Green]

If anyone had told me at the start of 2025 that I’d begin building my own startup, I wouldn’t have believed them.

But here we are.

My 2025 Recap 🚀

• Graduated from Caleb University with a BSc in Biochemistry (4.13 CGPA)
• Built a health & fitness tracking app using Spring Boot + React
• Started NYSC, learning discipline and balance
• Pivoted fully into backend engineering
• Became a Certified Java Developer (New Horizons)

Building JAPA AI 🌍

Together with my co-founder @asap__tito, we started JAPA AI,
an AI-powered migration assistant that helps users move from one country to another with accurate, personalized visa recommendations.

What it does:
• Smart onboarding
• Recommends 3 best-fit visa options
• Step-by-step visa checklists till approval
• AI chatbot + productivity tools
• Works with or without agents
• Additional features

We’re currently in testing, and it’s been one of the hardest and most fulfilling things I’ve done.

Gratitude 🙏

Huge thanks to my mentor @peng_win_ and co-founder @asap__tito for pushing me to think bigger and do better.

Looking Ahead: 2026 🎯

Saying it out loud:

• Launch JAPA AI officially (target: January)
• Raise funding for my startup
• Grow as a backend engineer and software developer
• Become a better version of myself, technically and personally
• Network more and connect with like-minded builders
• Hit 10k followers on X 😅

2023 changed me.
2024 tested me.
2025 opened my eyes.
2026 is the comeback year.

Still building. Still learning. Still hungry.

[NaviaRide @NaviaRide]

@boy_in_prime This exact headache is why we are building NaviaRide. We are launching tech-enabled, fixed-route ridesharing to bring predictable pricing, app-based booking, and a guaranteed AC seat to major corridors.

[NaviaRide @NaviaRide]

@boy_in_prime The Ikorodu to Ojota/Ikeja struggle is incredibly real, between the unpredictable price hikes and the exhaustion, the Lagos "commute tax" is way too high. 😩

[NaviaRide @NaviaRide]

@boy_in_prime We are mapping out our initial launch routes right now. Retweet this or drop your daily routes below if you want your corridor prioritized! 🚐✨🚀

[Favour Egeruo @EgeruoFavour]

@Heis_Green @NaviaRide

[Chido Green @Heis_Green]

@boy_in_prime This is what @NaviaRide aims to solve.
We connect passengers and drivers going the same route.

[Chido Green @Heis_Green]

@EgeruoFavour @NaviaRide Brotherrrrrr
This what we’re trying to solve

[Barça Universal @BarcaUniversal]

- Sergio Aguero accepted a much lower salary to join Barça

- He joined despite having other options

- After he joined, Messi unexpectedly left, Aguero developed a heart condition, he was forced to retire after only 5 games and 1 goal (which came against Real Madrid)

- He remained an ambassador-like figure after retirement; always spoke warmly about the club and defended it

- He gave up on his second-year salary; which he contractually could have earned

In three months, Aguero got into our hearts. Never forgotten.

[OT 🇳🇬🦅 @asap__tito]

Launched a rocket today! Thanks @NASA @muleriders

[NaviaRide @NaviaRide]

The "doing along" culture in Abuja and Lagos is reaching an insane level because of fuel prices.

​But there’s a dark truth we aren’t talking about enough: we are actively trading our personal safety for affordable transit. And the cost is getting too high.

[NaviaRide @NaviaRide]

@QueenDQueenBae @GovWike "Along" is a survival tactic, but informal transit leaves the commuter entirely vulnerable. At @NaviaRide, we are engineering a 'Trust Engine'— a multi-layered verification infrastructure so you can commute across Abuja safely, without the gamble. We launch soon

[NaviaRide @NaviaRide]

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗺 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁

Traditional ride-hailing algorithms solve for proximity: "How fast can we get a car to a passenger?
At NaviaRide, we believe that is asking the wrong question.

[Chido Green @Heis_Green]

Our mission is to make everyday transportation easier, safer, and more affordable by helping people going the same way share rides through a trusted and simple platform.

[NaviaRide @NaviaRide]

In Lagos and Abuja, the "One Chance" fear is real. Every 5 AM commute is a negotiation of trust with a stranger. You shouldn't have to pray before entering a ride-hail.

[NaviaRide @NaviaRide]

By prioritizing heavy-duty verification (CAC, D-U-N-S, and biometric checks) before going live, we are solving the "Trust Deficit" from the root.

[NaviaRide @NaviaRide]

Is it slower? Yes. Is it more expensive? Yes. Is it worth it? Ask anyone who has ever felt unsafe in a random cab.

[NaviaRide @NaviaRide]

NaviaRide isn't just another app. It’s a secure transit network for professionals who value their peace of mind as much as their time. We are almost ready. 🚀
#LagosTech #AbujaTwitter #NaviaRide

[Chido Green @Heis_Green]

Our mission is to make everyday transportation easier, safer, and more affordable by helping people going the same way share rides through a trusted and simple platform.

[NaviaRide @NaviaRide]

Lagos and Abuja ,your ride just got easier
No stress no stories .Just smooth ,reliable trips with Naviaride
#naviarideishereforyou #naviaride #sustainableridesharing #nigerianprofessionals #NigeriaDeservesBetter

[NaviaRide @NaviaRide]

𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗮𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗲: 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴.

We’ve spent the last month sitting in the "waiting room" for CAC and D-U-N-S verification. Here’s why we refused to rush the launch of NaviaRide. 👇

[NaviaRide @NaviaRide]

Lagos and Abuja ,your ride just got easier 🚗✨
No stress. No stories. Just smooth, reliable trips with Navia Ride.
#navuarideishereforyou #trendingposts

[NaviaRide @NaviaRide]

The goal is simple:
Make commuting cheaper, safer, and less stressful by helping people share empty car seats intelligently.