Bridge Africa Technologies (BAT) has announced the inclusion of Ms. Adaobu Amini-Philips, a distinguished finance and procurement leader, as one of the judges for the BAT Hackathon 2022. The Hackathon, held as part of the annual BAT Innovation Conference, is one of Africa’s leading technology and innovation challenges designed to spotlight transformative ideas reshaping industries across the continent.
Each year, the BAT Hackathon gathers some of the brightest minds in technology, sustainability, finance, and engineering to tackle critical issues across renewable energy, cybersecurity, data science, and enterprise innovation. The 2022 edition focuses on advancing sustainable solutions that balance economic growth with environmental stewardship, a mission that aligns perfectly with Ms. Amini-Philips’ professional expertise and advocacy for responsible financial leadership within the energy sector.
With over 13 years of corporate experience, Ms. Amini-Philips brings a wealth of knowledge in financial strategy, procurement governance, and sustainability leadership. Her appointment to the judging panel reinforces BAT’s continued commitment to integrating expertise, integrity, and innovation in its drive to promote Africa’s transition toward sustainable industrial advancement. Her presence not only elevates the caliber of the panel but also exemplifies the kind of forward-thinking leadership that BAT seeks to highlight through its platform.
A Career Built on Financial Excellence and Strategic Sustainability
Ms. Amini-Philips’ professional journey at the Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited stands as a testament to precision, innovation, and corporate accountability. Rising through several critical leadership positions, she has been instrumental in driving strategic financial initiatives that support the company’s operational integrity and sustainability ambitions.
As Head of Revenue Accounting, she led teams responsible for ensuring the accuracy of company revenues, maintaining strict compliance with international financial reporting standards, and delivering transparent financial results to stakeholders. Her meticulous oversight of revenue systems strengthened NLNG’s reputation for fiscal discipline and accountability.
Prior to that, as Senior Financial Reporting Accountant, she coordinated complex financial closure processes, integrating multi-departmental data streams to ensure consistency and timeliness in financial disclosures. Her leadership during these phases not only enhanced reporting quality but also improved corporate decision-making through reliable financial intelligence.
In her role as Corporate Procurement Lead (Buyer), Ms. Amini-Philips demonstrated exceptional capability in managing high-value contracts, overseeing competitive tendering processes, and ensuring value-driven vendor engagements. Her efforts contributed to significant cost optimizations, improved transparency, and enhanced supply chain governance within one of Nigeria’s most strategic corporate entities.
Her professional track record is not limited to operational finance. Ms. Amini-Philips has also been at the forefront of sustainability and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) integration within the energy sector. She played an active role in the finance workstream supporting NLNG’s decarbonization strategy and Net Zero ambitions, helping to align the company’s financial practices with global sustainability standards. Through her advocacy, financial frameworks at NLNG have evolved to better support investments that drive both profitability and environmental responsibility.
Ms. Amini-Philips holds an MBA from the University of Manchester, United Kingdom, and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Over the years, she has complemented her academic foundation with advanced professional training and leadership programs across Dubai, the UK, and Nigeria, further refining her strategic, analytical, and people leadership skills. Her international exposure gives her a global perspective, making her an invaluable voice in evaluating innovations that merge local relevance with global competitiveness.
Why She Is the Perfect Judge for BAT Hackathon 2022
At the BAT Hackathon 2022, Ms. Amini-Philips will serve as a judge in the Finance and Sustainability Strategy for Energy Corporations category — a sector that demands both analytical precision and a vision for long-term value creation. Her deep understanding of energy finance systems, corporate strategy, and sustainability metrics makes her uniquely qualified to assess the viability and impact of emerging innovations.
In a business climate where companies are expected to balance profitability with purpose, Ms. Amini-Philips embodies the integration of financial prudence and environmental consciousness. Her judging lens will go beyond balance sheets; it will focus on how proposed solutions create measurable impact across financial, social, and ecological dimensions.
“Finance plays a central role in shaping sustainability outcomes,” she said in a brief comment ahead of the event. “Judging at the BAT Hackathon 2022 offers an opportunity to encourage solutions that merge profitability with environmental responsibility. Innovation must serve both business and society if it is to stand the test of time.”
Her insights are expected to guide contestants in refining projects that address the practical realities of Africa’s evolving energy landscape — including the need for efficient capital deployment, transparent resource management, and sustainable energy financing models. With her background, she brings a rare combination of financial discipline, strategic foresight, and a human-centered understanding of sustainability.
During the pandemic years, Ms. Amini-Philips demonstrated remarkable leadership in maintaining operational resilience within NLNG. By optimizing cost structures, improving billing accuracy, and driving process efficiency, she helped protect financial continuity during one of the most volatile periods in global energy markets. This experience, rooted in real-world crisis management, further enriches her ability to evaluate the feasibility and adaptability of innovation-driven business models.
As part of the BAT Hackathon’s judging process, Ms. Amini-Philips will focus on evaluating projects across four major criteria: financial transparency, corporate feasibility, scalability, and sustainability alignment. Her role will be crucial in identifying projects that not only demonstrate technical excellence but also offer clear pathways for commercial adoption and long-term environmental impact.
Her leadership approach is data-driven, collaborative, and ethically grounded — aligns with the Hackathon’s vision to nurture Africa’s next generation of problem-solvers. Through her participation, she is expected to inspire young innovators to see finance not just as a measure of profit, but as a tool for building resilient and inclusive economies.
A Bridge Between Innovation, Finance, and Sustainability
The inclusion of Ms. Adaobu Amini-Philips on the BAT Hackathon 2022 judging panel underscores Bridge Africa Technologies’ commitment to bringing together exceptional minds that represent the intersection of industry, innovation, and impact. Her career, marked by professional rigor and a passion for sustainability, mirrors the values that BAT continues to promote across its ecosystem of accountability, creativity, and progress.
The 2022 judging panel also features other distinguished professionals across renewable energy, software engineering, cybersecurity, and data science, each contributing their expertise to shaping the next wave of African innovations.
As the event prepares to showcase groundbreaking ideas from across the continent, BAT reaffirms its mission to create platforms that empower African talents to lead in the global innovation economy. The Hackathon is not merely a competition; it is a movement towards redefining how Africa builds technology that serves both its people and the planet.
For innovators, startups, and professionals looking to participate in future editions, the BAT Hackathon remains a unique opportunity to engage with leaders like Ms. Amini-Philips — individuals whose work continues to prove that sustainability and profitability are not opposing goals, but partners in shaping the future of business and energy in Africa.
Bridge Africa Technologies celebrates Ms. Adaobu Amini-Philips for her leadership, excellence, and commitment to advancing sustainable innovation across the continent.