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Olatunbosun Tijani (born 20 July 1977) is a Nigerian-British entrepreneur and current Nigerian Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, appointed in 2023.[1][2]
Bosun Tijani | |
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Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy | |
Assumed office 21 August 2023 | |
President | Bola Tinubu |
Preceded by | Isa Ali Pantami |
Personal details | |
Born | Ogun State, Nigeria | 20 July 1977
Nationality | |
Spouse | Moji Tijani |
Children | 3 |
Residences | |
Education | |
Occupation | Entrepreneur |
Known for | Co-Founder and CEO of Co-creation Hub (CcHUB), iHUB, Truppr and STEM Cafe |
Awards | Desmond Tutu Leadership Fellowship |
Website | bosuntijani |
In 2019, Tijani oversaw CcHUB's acquisition of Kenya's iHub[3] and the establishment of the CcHUB Design Lab in Kigali, Rwanda.[4] He also serves as a visiting adjunct professor at the Wits School of Governance.[5]
Early life and education
editTijani was born in Agege, Lagos, Nigeria, and completed his secondary education in Abeokuta before pursuing studies at the University of Jos, initially in Computer Science and later Economics, earning a Bachelor's degree in 2002. He furthered his education with an MSc in Information Systems and Management from Warwick Business School in 2007. In 2023, Tijani obtained a PhD in innovation and economic development from the University of Leicester, focusing on innovation adoption in developing countries.[6]
Career
editInternational Trade Centre
Before CcHUB, Tijani worked at the International Trade Centre in Geneva, focusing on enterprise management development across Africa and extending into Ethiopia, South Africa, and Tanzania.[7]
Hewlett Packard
At Hewlett Packard, Tijani managed educational initiatives across Africa, including the deployment of learning centers at institutions like the Africa Virtual University and the Lagos Business School.[8]
Pera Innovation Network
Joining Pera Innovation Network in 2007 as European Innovation Manager, Tijani coordinated innovation efforts across Europe and managed EU-funded projects aimed at fostering entrepreneurial innovation in sectors like technical textiles.[9]
Co-Creation Hub
Co-founding CcHUB in 2010, Tijani spearheaded initiatives that transformed Yaba into a tech hub, facilitating projects in sectors such as healthcare (LifeBank), e-commerce (Traclist), and civic engagement (GoVOTE).[10]
Personal life
editTijani resides in Abuja, Nigeria, and Leicester, UK, with his wife Moji and their three children.[11]
References
edit- ^ Vanguard, Vanguard (16 August 2023). "President Tinubu allocates ministerial portfolios". vanguardngr.com.
- ^ Oloruntade, Ganiu (16 August 2023). "Bosun Tijani named minister of communications & digital economy". TechCabal. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
- ^ "Bosun Tijani talks strategy as CEO of Africa's new largest tech hub". 31 October 2019.
- ^ "African tech hubs are starting to specialize and build a budding culture of innovation". Quartz. 28 February 2019. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ^ "Associates - Wits University". www.wits.ac.za. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
- ^ "PhD students". le.ac.uk. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ^ "ITC - Organic and Natural Products - ITC Technical Assistance - Projects". www.intracen.org. Archived from the original on 8 July 2006.
- ^ "Mea-I". Archived from the original on 30 April 2016. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
- ^ "'Bosun Tijani". Chatham House. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
- ^ Barnett, Errol (22 March 2013). "Tech hub working on 'Nigeria's next big idea' | CNN Business". CNN. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
- ^ Africa 2017. "Bosun Tijani | Africa 2018". Retrieved 17 May 2019.
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