Technology in Nigeria.In fulfillment of its commitment to boost technology and encourage innovative ideas, the Presidency, through the platform of “Aso Villa Demo Day”, has selected top 30 Nigerians among hundreds that pitched at three different events in Lagos, Abuja and Port-Harcourt in June.
The events were held in Lagos – June 23rd, Abuja – June 25th and Port-Harcourt – June 29th. The 30 selected Nigerians will be hosted at the Presidency, Aso Rock, on a date to be announced soon to
pitch their winning ideas.
The finalists are: 1. Chika Uwaze – Talent Base 2. Obidipe Oluwaseun – Mocapro 3. Tele Ogundipe – Egusi Soupe 4. Amaka Osita – Fuel Voucher.com.ng 5. Tolu Adeyanju – Red Bank 6. Ifedayo Oladapo – Grit Systems 7. Nkem Okocha – Mama Moni Limited.
8. Ebuka Nwora – Etyres 9. Dami Olokesusi – Shuttlers NG 10. Amarachi Nwanamodo – Amagzy Global Ventures 11. Oladimeji Sofowora, Wole Ralph, Laolu Ojeniyi – One Medical 12. Mogbeyiteran Tosan – Blackswan 13. Angela Adelaja – Fresh Direct 14. Ahmed Sodiq – Micro Scale embedded
15. Dimgba Kalu – Projaro 16. Abubakar Garba & Abdul Samad Gorbin 17. Emmanuel Okena – Tracology 18. Lois Auta – Cedar’s seed 19. Kamaludeen Sabiu – Seamless system’ 20. Peter Agada – Tiller Cyrus 21. Desmond Okoye – Doctor’s office 22. Uzuq Tim – Tembe.com.ng
23. Alifa Nicholas – Ajaoku.com 24. Roland Reagan & Edmond Adoku – Meditech 25. Akinola Solomon – Africa on the rise tech community 26. Alison Ukonu – Recycle points 27. Uche Ariolu – Foodstantly 28. Benson Godwin – Tuteria 29. Mina Ogbanga – Ascent GP 30. Odior Yole – GO CV.
During the pitch events, participants presented ideas and solutions for Technology, Agriculture, Communications, Power, Fashion and Entertainment, which revealed talents, skills and critical thinking.