Bosun Tijani
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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 | 20 July 1977 Ogun State, Nigeria |
| 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 |
Olatunbosun Tijani (born 20 July 1977) is a Nigerian entrepreneur and current Nigerian Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, appointed in 2023.[1][2]
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[edit]
Tijani 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[edit]
International 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[edit]
Tijani 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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