Meet the people behind Tech for Africa
A volunteer board and team of operators, technologists, and community leaders across the diaspora and Nigeria.
Yemi Mateola
Chairman
Board & Executive advisor, Founder and CEO at Stratevora. Decades aligning strategy, technology, and operations for Fortune-100-scale programs; IT Senior Management Forum mentor. Unilag '86 alumnus.
Shola Adesoye
Chairman, TFA Nigeria
Serving Overseer of The Lighthouse Ministries International; social crusader, author, television and radio host; serial entrepreneur with interests in different sectors.
Onyeka Nchege
Vice Chairman
Innovative Chief Digital & Information Officer — formed strategic visions, mitigated global risk, increased revenue, and enhanced operational efficiency for nonprofit and Fortune 100 healthcare, consumer, automotive, and manufacturing companies.
Ifeanyi Emeka
Treasurer
Vice President, Information Technology Service Excellence at Novant Health.
Dr. Bashir Agboola
Director — Mentorship & Special Programs
Managing Partner at Interdym, a technology consulting and advisory firm, and former VP and CTO/Associate CIO at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS). At Tech for Africa he leads mentorship and special programs, coaching emerging leaders on executive presence and long-term career and business strategy, and connecting African tech talent with global networks.
Olivia Obiekwuye
TFA Coordinator
Coordinates Tech for Africa's relaunch activities, mentoring program rollout, and day-to-day program operations.
Want to help lead?
We welcome board advisors, ambassadors, and committee members who want to shape what Tech for Africa becomes.