2024 WINNERS
2024 National Technology Innovation Honors
Below are the lists of our 2024 National Technology Innovation Honors awards winners based on categories
Dr. Uche Nwosu
Dr. Nwosu developed a wearable brain-monitoring headset that helps neurologists detect early signs of cognitive decline in aging populations.
- Invented brain-signal monitoring headset
- Used for early dementia and Alzheimer's detection
Amarachi Ugwu
Amarachi built a multilingual health chatbot that offers maternal care advice in Nigerian languages using voice and text.
- Invented early cancer detection bio-sensor
- Undergoing trials across West Africa
Oladipo Fashina
Oladipo led a pan-African expansion strategy for one of Nigerias top fintech firms, opening offices in 5 new countries.
- Headed fintech expansion to 5 African markets
- Improved regional digital finance access
Jemimah Okon
Jemimah invented a self-sanitizing door handle that neutralizes bacteria using solar-powered nanotechnology.
- Developed self-sanitizing solar door handles
- Adopted in 100+ public health centers
Okey Nwachukwu
Okey developed an AI-powered public grievance tracker for state governments to collect and respond to citizens complaints.
- Built real-time feedback system for civic response
- Used by 3 state governments for better transparency
Zainab Bukar
Zainab founded the GirlsInTechNG movement, training displaced girls in northern Nigeria in UI/UX design and digital skills.
- Founded GirlsInTechNG to empower displaced girls
- Trained 1,000+ participants in design and tech
Adekunle Bakare
Adekunle designed a lightweight fingerprint attendance system for schools, improving tracking in low-infrastructure environments.
- Built solar-friendly biometric attendance device
- Deployed in 50 rural schools
Ngozi Etete
Ngozi launched a smart cane for visually impaired users that maps nearby objects and gives spoken alerts via Bluetooth.
- Created Bluetooth-enabled smart mobility cane
- Helps visually impaired navigate urban terrain
Shefiu Yusuf
Shefiu developed an advanced machine learning model that helps financial institutions predict loan defaults and optimize their credit risk assessments.
- Created predictive model for loan default forecasting
- Used to optimize credit risk management in financial institutions
BrightFleet
BrightFleet is a mobility-tech startup offering predictive maintenance and smart routing for electric vehicle fleets across Nigeria.
- Offers predictive maintenance for EV fleets
- Supports smart routing for logistics companies
Tochukwu Kennedy Njoku
Tochukwu leads a cloud security firm that protects digital assets for growing SMEs using tokenized encryption protocols.
- Secured digital assets for 150+ SMEs
- Specializes in tokenized cloud data protection
Kolade Makinde
Kolade built a solar-powered handwashing station that educates users with real-time hygiene tips using a voice AI.
- Built voice-guided handwashing stations
- Blends hygiene and solar-tech for health impact
Stephen Nnamdi
Stephen developed a dashboard that consolidates educational outcomes by LGA to improve state-level intervention planning.
- Created LGA education data visualization tool
- Used for evidence-based planning in 2 states
Elizabeth Onasanya
Elizabeth invented a rugged, waterproof tablet designed for agriculture extension officers working in remote terrains.
- Designed durable tech for rural extension workers
- Improves mobile agri-data collection in real time
Uwagboe Ogbeide Sylvanus
Uwagboe created a low-cost GPS-enabled bracelet to track missing persons during emergencies and displacements.
- Built GPS emergency bracelet for IDPs
- Supports family tracing in conflict zones
Isaac Igwe
Isaac launched a real-time marketplace that links hospitals with verified suppliers of medical consumables and equipment.
- Developed real-time hospital supply matching system
- Reduced procurement delays for 300+ clinics
Abimbola Fagbohun
Abimbola is a machine learning engineer and founder of MLWomenAfrica, a collective for African women in AI careers.
- Launched MLWomenAfrica community
- Connected 2,000+ women in AI development
Ibrahim Olushola
Ibrahim created LingoPlay, a language learning game for children that teaches Yoruba and Hausa through storytelling.
- Gamified Nigerian language education for kids
- Used in 80+ schools nationwide
Adeyeha Temitope
Adeyeha led the launch of an automated digital forensics lab tool used by cybercrime units in Nigeria.
- Built automated tool for forensic cyber investigations
- Used in 3 cybercrime bureaus
Eretoru Nimi Robert
Eretoru dev agency builds civic apps for public accountability, including town hall feedback platforms and public polling tools.
- Built digital tools for public engagement
- Works with civic coalitions across 5 states
Akinfolajimi Bamigbola
Akinfolajimi is a data scientist who developed a fintech solution that helps lenders assess credit risk using predictive analytics and alternative data.
- Improved credit decisions for 150+ SMEs
- Specializes in tokenized data protection and machine learning–driven risk modeling
Samba Joseph
Samba has been honored with the prestigious Tech Inclusion Distinction Award, recognizing his outstanding contributions to building a more inclusive and diverse technology ecosystem.
- Empowered underrepresented groups by providing mentorship and access to tech education and career opportunities.
- Promoted diversity in tech through inclusive programs and community-driven initiatives that foster equitable participation.
Omonzokpia George Okoidigun
Omonzokpia is a fintech innovator who enhances credit risk assessment for SMEs through predictive analytics and alternative data.
- Transformed SME lending with fintech that improves credit risk decisions.
- Drives secure, data-driven solutions using tokenization and machine learning.
Muhammed Olanrewaju
Muhammed is a technology transformation leader who leverages advanced analytics and emerging technologies to redefine enterprise decision-making.
- Transforms business operations with secure, data-driven technologies.
- Integrating analytics, tokenization, and machine learning to build scalable, future-ready solutions.
