If anyone had told me at the start of 2025 that Iโd begin building my own startup, I wouldnโt have believed them.
But here we are.
My 2025 Recap ๐
โข Graduated from Caleb University with a BSc in Biochemistry (4.13 CGPA)
โข Built a health & fitness tracking app using Spring Boot + React
โข Started NYSC, learning discipline and balance
โข Pivoted fully into backend engineering
โข Became a Certified Java Developer (New Horizons)
Building JAPA AI ๐
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:
โข Smart onboarding
โข Recommends 3 best-fit visa options
โข Step-by-step visa checklists till approval
โข AI chatbot + productivity tools
โข Works with or without agents
โข Additional features
Weโre currently in testing, and itโs been one of the hardest and most fulfilling things Iโve done.
Gratitude ๐
Huge thanks to my mentor @peng_win_ and co-founder @asap__tito for pushing me to think bigger and do better.
Looking Ahead: 2026 ๐ฏ
Saying it out loud:
โข Launch JAPA AI officially (target: January)
โข Raise funding for my startup
โข Grow as a backend engineer and software developer
โข Become a better version of myself, technically and personally
โข Network more and connect with like-minded builders
โข Hit 10k followers on X ๐
2023 changed me.
2024 tested me.
2025 opened my eyes.
2026 is the comeback year.
Still building. Still learning. Still hungry.
@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.
@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. ๐ฉ
@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! ๐โจ๐
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- 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.
The "doing along" culture in Abuja and Lagos is reaching an insane level because of fuel prices.
โBut thereโs a dark truth we arenโt talking about enough: we are actively trading our personal safety for affordable transit. And the cost is getting too high.
@QueenDQueenBae@GovWike "Along" is a survival tactic, but informal transit leaves the commuter entirely vulnerable. At @NaviaRide, we are engineering a 'Trust Engine'โ a multi-layered verification infrastructure so you can commute across Abuja safely, without the gamble. We launch soon
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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.
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.
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 isn't just another app. Itโs a secure transit network for professionals who value their peace of mind as much as their time. We are almost ready. ๐
#LagosTech#AbujaTwitter#NaviaRide
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.
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Weโve spent the last month sitting in the "waiting room" for CAC and D-U-N-S verification. Hereโs why we refused to rush the launch of NaviaRide. ๐
Lagos and Abuja ,your ride just got easier ๐โจ
No stress. No stories. Just smooth, reliable trips with Navia Ride.
#navuarideishereforyou#trendingposts