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Chinyelu Akpa serves as the Practice Lead for Education at Co-creation Hub. With over five years of experience in managing impactful education projects, she specializes in program design and management, instructional design, and technology integration. Since she joined Co-creation Hub in 2018, Chinyelu has successfully led and managed various educational Programs in partnership with various international and local organisations, including the Mastercard Foundation, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Meta, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), the University of Twente, the MacArthur Foundation, the Lagos State Ministry of Education, the Universal Basic Education Board-Digital Resource Centre, among others.
Before her time at Co-creation Hub, Chinyelu was the Project Lead for Public Health and Insurance Education at the Nigerian Police Medical Services, Lagos State Command. In this role, she successfully enrolled over 5,000 police personnel into the health insurance scheme.
With her team at Co-creation Hub, Chinyelu aims to equip learners across Africa with the skills needed to address the continent’s most pressing challenges, and enable them to compete in the global economy.
Rodney Bollie is the co-founder and CEO of the Institute of Basic Technology, a nonprofit dedicated to making quality education accessible to all, regardless of socioeconomic background. Rodney’s work at the Institute focuses on transforming STEM education in Liberia with innovative, AI-driven solutions. The Institute leverages custom GPT models, developed with tools like ChatGPT, enabling educators to create personalized, context-rich content. This scalable model supports individual learning capacities, driving positive outcomes in underserved communities.
A Ph.D. candidate in Information Systems, Rodney has over 16 years of engineering experience, with notable roles at MITRE and ZemiTek contributing to O-RAN and 5G advancements. His expertise underpins his leadership at the Institute, where he designs AI tools to bridge STEM learning gaps.
As an international speaker on state-of-the-art educational research, a published author of several research articles, and an educational podcaster, Rodney further advocates for AI-enhanced, equitable learning opportunities worldwide.
Dr. Oluwakemi Olurinola is a researcher and consultant in Educational Technology, focusing on Learning Science, Technology, and AI in education. As an expert in digital pedagogies, a global education leader and a Master Teacher Trainer. As a seasoned keynote speaker, she has presented at various conferences, and she is dedicated to improving education and redefining its delivery in Africa.
She lectures at the Department of Science and Technology Education at Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-iwoye.
Dr. Oluwakemi Olurinola is a researcher and consultant in Educational Technology, focusing on Learning Science, Technology, and AI in education. As an expert in digital pedagogies, a global education leader and a Master Teacher Trainer. As a seasoned keynote speaker, she has presented at various conferences, and she is dedicated to improving education and redefining its delivery in Africa.
She lectures at the Department of Science and Technology Education at Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-iwoye.
She is a Jacobs Foundation/MIT Solve Research Fellow, PhET Global Initiatives Fellow and was recognized as a Microsoft Innovative Educator Fellow. Additionally, she is an associate of the Digital Citizenship Institute, USA and is a Certified Management Consultant. She serves on various advisory boards such as Library Advisory Board of the African Leadership University, Bluvard Education Initiative and others .
Abdullahi is the CEO of Schoola, has over 10 years of experience working with K12 schools and is passionate about transforming education in Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa. He is also a co-founder of iT Central, a tech hub that grooms northern developers to succeed in the technology and innovation space. Ex-Microsoft IT Academy Administrator.
Born in Gassol Local Government Area of Taraba State, Idris Abubakar Goje is a highly respected civil servant with a distinguished career in public administration. He has demonstrated unwavering commitment to improving educational standards in Taraba State through strategic leadership and innovation.
Throughout his tenure, Mr. Goje has been pivotal in driving reforms aimed at revitalizing the education sector in Taraba State. His role as Permanent Secretary has seen him collaborate closely with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) to induct education secretaries across the state, ensuring they adhere to strict ethical and administrative standards. Under his leadership, the Ministry has focused on accountability and educational improvement, which are critical to the state’s development efforts.
A Fellow of the Institute of Professional Managers and Administrators of Nigeria (FIPMA-N), Mr. Goje is recognized for his strategic thinking, networking, and ability to foster collaborations that enhance educational infrastructure. His leadership style emphasizes transparency, teamwork, and a forward-thinking approach to digital transformation in the education system.
Married and based in Jalingo, Idris Abubakar Goje continues to be an influential figure in shaping the future of education in Taraba State and beyond.
Olalekan Adeeko is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional, renowned AI learning technologist, data analyst, and social entrepreneur. He has gained international recognition as a Microsoft Certified Trainer and Innovative Educator Expert, having represented Nigeria in various global education technology forums. With over 65,000 teachers trained across Nigeria and other African countries, his impact in promoting 21st-century learning and STEM education is profound.
As the co-founder and Technical Lead at TedPrime Hub, a leading edtech social enterprise and Microsoft Global Training Partner, Olalekan oversees major edtech projects such as the STEM HER program and Agrotech Hackathon, aiming to bridge the education divide through technology. His groundbreaking innovation, Edubox, won the Union Bank Edtech Challenge, and in 2020, he was awarded the African Union Continental Teacher Prize. Olalekan’s commitment to quality education and social impact continues to revolutionize the educational landscape across Africa.
FD Learning Consulting and The Unlock help organizations nationally and globally navigate learning transformations, across a variety of industries. We help our clients with setting learning strategies, designing learning solutions, technology implementations and creating/curating learning content.
Ferhana Dostmohamed is the founder of The Unlock and FD Learning Consulting. She is a learning and educational transformation leader with 20+ years in supporting organizations with leadership and digital transformations. She also provides coaching on leadership and personal effectiveness. She is a keynote speaker, workshop presenter and moderator whose energy sparkles on stage, bringing engagement and inspiration which is contagious.
Ferhana has worked with organizations such as KPMG International, University of Toronto (SCS), Fidelity Investments, KFC, CGI, GIZ, The World Health Organization and eLearning Africa.
Ify Obidi-Essien is a distinguished Edu-Tech Consultant and Microsoft Global Training Partner, renowned for her steadfast dedication to advancing digital transformation in education. As CEO of Tech-Savvy Teacher International, a leading EdTech Consultancy firm, Ify leads initiatives encompassing comprehensive technology services. Her expertise spans training, consultation, school management software integration, and cutting-edge classroom technology installation, providing an educational transformation framework aligned with stakeholders’ objectives.
A trailblazer, Ify’s impact transcends borders. In May 2024, she delivered four insightful sessions at the prestigious eLearning Africa conference in Rwanda, including a debate on the future of traditional education in the digital age and a panel session titled ‘AI Meets Education: ChatGPT in Schools’ Classroom’. Additionally, Ify was a guest on Curtis Bonk ’ s award-winning podcast, “Silver Lining for Learning”, where she joined esteemed professors from Harvard University (USA), the University of Kansas (USA), the University of Melbourne (Australia), and Arizona State University (USA) to discuss the future of e-learning in Africa in a post-COVID world, with a focus onAI and employability skills.
In February 2020, Ify organized the 12th Tech-Savvy Teacher Master class in Dubai, advocating for the Flipped Classroom Model’s integration in Nigeria. Her global outreach continued with an Education Tour to Rwanda in October 2023, collaborating with the African Leadership University, exposing delegates to technology’s impact on teaching and learning.
Her earlier influence is highlighted by her role as a Speaker at the T4 Education conference in March 2022, where she enriched the discourse on transformative education. Media features in The SUN, Wazobia TV, Wazobia FM, TVC, Kids and Mum TV show, and Guardian Woman Publication* underscore her industry recognition.
In her commitment to education, Ify also leads the B.I.G Girls Foundation, an initiative focused on digitally upskilling underserved young women in Nigeria, aged 18 to 24. Through this program, she empowers these women by sensitizing them to the value of digital skills in the modern world, enabling them to become voices of their generation.
Furthering her influence, Ify launched the Animation Kids Club, fostering digital content creators through an e-learning platform in prestigious institutions like Corona Schools Lagos, Greenspring School Gbagada, and Learning Ladder Abuja. This initiative embodies Ify’s vision to cultivate creativity and exploration in animation from an early age.
Beyond her professional achievements, Ify is a proud mother of three amazing toddlers, Ama, Edima, and Wealth. She is happily married to Ayo Essien, a Software Engineer. A devoted Christian, Ify’s faith in God is the cornerstone of her life, guiding her in both her personal andprofessional endeavors.