At Riana Green Edu, we believe that education should prepare people not just for exams, but for life. One of the most powerful stories that shaped our journey began in Rwanda, during the build-up to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2020.

While CHOGM itself was delayed due to the global pandemic, the work that went into preparing for it laid the foundation for something far more enduring: a national push to strengthen technical and vocational education, and a shared belief that skills are the key to sustainable development.

Building More Than an Event
Our founder, Chelsea Nkechi Onwudinjo, PhD joined hands with Dr. Isaac Munyakazi, then Minister of State in Charge of Primary and Secondary Education, vice president of Limkokwing University and Ambassador Cesar, to help establish a state-of-the-art TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) campus

This wasn’t just about hosting a successful summit. It was about creating long-term opportunities for Rwandans by equipping them with hands-on, real-world skills in fields such as construction, technology, trades, and entrepreneurship.

A Collaborative Model That Works
What made this initiative remarkable was the level of collaboration between the public and private sectors. Government ministries, international partners, and educational leaders worked together to launch a program that would serve both government-sponsored students and private learners.

For Dr. Chelsea, this was a pivotal moment. “Education should be inclusive, practical, and empowering,” she reflected. “What we built in Rwanda wasn’t just a campus—it was a new way of thinking about education’s role in national development.”

A Vision We Continue to Champion
At Riana Green Edu, we are proud to carry forward that same vision. The experience in Rwanda reaffirmed our belief that technical education is not a fallback—it’s a foundation. One that can lift individuals, families, and entire economies.

As we expand our reach across Africa, we remain committed to this mission: bridging the gap between education and opportunity, and empowering learners to lead with innovation, resilience, and purpose.

CHOGM 2020 may have been a moment in time, but its legacy continues to guide our work today. We are building futures—one skill, one student, and one partnership at a time.