Recognized internationally for her expertise in data-driven financial solutions, BAT Award winner; Bridget Nnenna Chukwu reflects on her journey, achievements, and vision for impact. Introduction Bridget Nnenna Chukwu has built a distinguished career at the intersection of finance, data analytics,…
“Excellence is not bound by geography. If I could rise from being a young field sales engineer in Nigeria to leading multimillion-dollar projects across Africa, then the next generation can achieve even greater things.” – Eniola Ilesanmi Eniola Ilesanmi is…
Adebayo Kalejaiye is an accomplished cybersecurity and technology leader whose career spans safeguarding pan-African financial systems to shaping secure, large-scale technology products in the United States. By 2023, he had earned a reputation for designing and executing a comprehensive cybersecurity…
Meet Lateef Olawale Fatai, an accomplished professional in statistics and data science, recognized for using data analytics to tackle homelessness, substance abuse, and mental health challenges. With over five years of progressive experience, Lateef has consistently demonstrated his expertise in…
“Through my work with the CHES Empowerment Foundation, I’ve learned that altruism is most powerful when it comes from the heart. Helping others not only transforms their lives but also enriches our own, creating a cycle of positivity and growth.”—Ihunanya…
“Data is more than just numbers; it is the language of innovation, the key to informed decisions, and the bridge between ideas and impact.” – Oluwayemisi Owoade Meet Oluwayemisi Owoade, a distinguished Business Intelligence Analyst, researcher, and public health data…
Meet Dr. Nelyn Akunna Okoye, a distinguished medical doctor and mental health advocate whose career spans over a decade of impactful service in general practice, addiction recovery, and community health. Trained at First Moscow Medical State University and currently advancing…
“Innovation in healthcare is not about technology alone—it’s about understanding the people, reaching the forgotten, and building systems that serve everyone, especially in times of crisis.” — Dr. Ernest Chinedu Okoli Dr. Ernest Chinedu Okoli is a globally recognized medical…
When BAT International announced the winner of the Data Innovation Excellence Award 2023, one name stood out: Ibukunoluwa Mary Adegbite. At just three years into her career as a data scientist, she had already built a body of work that…