Empower people
Help members build confidence, capability and meaningful professional connections.
About the communityOur ambition is bigger
Our ambition is bigger
than any one of us.
We bring people together so Nigerian software engineers can thrive, support one another and contribute to the society we share.
Our storyConnection creates
Connection creates
possibility.
Nigerian Software Engineers in the UK CIC is a community-led organisation with a clear purpose: connecting and empowering Nigerian software engineers in the UK.
Registered with Companies House in England and Wales. Company number 16768491.
We believe professional growth is stronger when it is shared. Our community provides a space for engineers at different career stages to meet, exchange knowledge, discuss challenges, form relationships and explore ideas together.
As a Community Interest Company, we also look beyond our membership. We want our knowledge, networks and collective energy to contribute positively to the wider UK technology ecosystem and society as a whole.
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Our guiding idea
When one of us learns, we all have an opportunity to grow. When we collaborate, our impact can reach further.
Purpose in practice
What we stand for.
Our purpose shapes the way we connect, organise activities and make decisions as a community.
Share knowledge
Make learning accessible through open conversations, peer support and collaboration.
Create opportunity
Encourage partnerships, mentoring, innovation and pathways for members to contribute.
Serve the wider good
Use our community’s skills and experience to make a constructive contribution beyond the group.
Our shared standards
Guidelines that help us grow well.
Every member helps shape the culture of this community. These guidelines are here to help us support each other, protect trust and make participation worthwhile for everyone.
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These guidelines are a practical foundation. Organisers may provide additional procedures for specific events, channels or activities.
Respect and inclusion
Treat members with dignity regardless of experience, role, background, identity or point of view. Welcome newcomers and avoid harassment, discrimination, bullying or personal attacks. No bias, defaming or abusive messages
Constructive participation
Listen to understand, make room for different perspectives and challenge ideas without demeaning people. Keep discussions relevant, useful and considerate.
Support one another
Offer help where you can, share lessons learned and celebrate others’ progress. Ask questions without fear of ridicule and give feedback with care.
Contribute to positive impact
Help create a community that benefits members and the wider UK tech ecosystem. Consider how our conversations, projects and actions affect others.
New members joining
New members joining the community are required to complete the community membership form here.
Joining our WhatsApp community
New members who have indicated interest will be added to the WhatsApp community only with their UK numbers. They are required to introduce themselves within 3 days of joining, using the following format:
- 📸 Picture
- 🧍 Full name
- 📍 Current UK location
- 💼 Competency (e.g. Frontend / Backend / Fullstack / Mobile)
- 💻 Technology stack (e.g. Java / C# / Go / etc.)
Members who do not complete their introduction within 3 days will be removed from the community.
Community polls
From time to time, we might set up polls to decide on certain matters relating to the community. Everyone is expected to take part, but it's not compulsory. However, any poll with less than 65% consensus will be null and void.
Membership revalidation
Every member will be required to complete a short revalidation form every 6 months to confirm that their current situation matches the community records.
Members’ eligibility for official references
As a member of the community, you may request an official reference. However, your request will only be considered if all of the following conditions are met:
- You have been an active member for at least 6 months.
- You have attended a minimum of 3 virtual events.
- You have attended at least 1 physical event or, alternatively, a total of 6 virtual events.
Impacting the wider UK community
Each year, the community will make a meaningful contribution to the wider UK society, for example, by donating computers or computer accessories to primary schools.
A poll will be conducted annually to decide what, how and where this initiative will be carried out.
A shared commitment
We all help set the standard.
Members are encouraged to raise concerns respectfully and contact community organisers if behaviour conflicts with these guidelines. Depending on the circumstances, organisers may facilitate a conversation, issue a warning or take further steps to protect members and the community.
These community guidelines are not legal advice and do not replace applicable law, safeguarding obligations or formal CIC policies.
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