Session
EXPERTS
Healthcare Innovation in Nigeria: Challenges, Opportunities, and Collaboration with Japan
"This seminar features Abdulmalik Adeyemo, founder of Fundus AI, a leading HealthTech startup addressing healthcare challenges in Nigeria and Africa. Abdulmalik will share insights into Africa’s healthcare landscape, focusing on Nigeria’s unique challenges, technological innovations, and collaboration opportunities with Japanese companies. The session will also include a panel discussion with industry experts, exploring strategies to overcome healthcare accessibility gaps, leverage technology, and foster impactful partnerships. Attendees will gain valuable perspectives on the future of African healthcare and actionable ideas for collaboration in this dynamic sector."
Available passes
- Executive
- Business/Startup
- Rising Star
- City
Language：English
Speakers
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Victor Ejeh
Office of Nigeria Digital Innovation (ONDI), NITDA
Victor Ejeh
Office of Nigeria Digital Innovation (ONDI), NITDA / Acting Head of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Desk
Victor Ejeh is a dynamic leader and innovator driving digital transformation and entrepreneurship in Nigeria’s burgeoning tech ecosystem. As Program Officer at the Office of Nigeria Digital Innovation (ONDI), a division of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Victor spearheads programs that empower startups, foster regional innovation hubs, and align Nigeria’s digital economy with global best practices.Victor’s expertise spans startup mentorship, policy design, and strategic project management. Before his role at ONDI, Victor worked as a Management Consultant at Hawksworth Advisors, where he managed strategic projects in digital transformation, economic infrastructure, and education, collaborating with public and private stakeholders. His contributions have been instrumental in initiatives such as the $125 million TESS ICT Infrastructure Project and policy frameworks for the Marine and Blue Economy sectors.
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Abdulmalik Adeyemo
FundusAI
Abdulmalik Adeyemo
FundusAI CEO
Abdulmalik Adeyemo is an AI Engineer with over four years of experience leveraging advanced machine learning and deep learning techniques to solve complex business challenges. He graduated with First-Class Honors in Computer Engineering from the University of Ilorin, where he was awarded the Best Graduating Student in his department. Currently, he is pursuing a Master’s in Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence Specialization) at the prestigious Nagoya Institute of Technology in Japan. Abdulmalik is the Founder and CEO of FundusAI, Africa’s first AI-powered ecosystem designed to make personalized diabetes care affordable and accessible. He is also the CEO and Co-founder of TryKeyProtocol, a hardware technology company that empowers investors to monitor and optimize returns on infrastructure investments. With a strong passion for innovation and impact, Abdulmalik continues to bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and real-world solutions, particularly in the field of healthcare
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JULIET JEDY-AGBA
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)
JULIET JEDY-AGBA
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Administrative/ Communication Officer
Juliet Jedy-Agba is an Assistant Manager at the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) where she serves as a member of the Communication Team in the Office of the Diector General/CEO. With a focus on Strategic Communication.
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Naonobu Fuwa
JICA
Naonobu Fuwa
JICA
Nao FUWA launched and leads activities related to the enhancement of African startup ecosystems at the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). As a JICA Expert for Innovation, Competition and Incubation, he supports the Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation and the National Center of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (under the Nigerian government) to enhance regional startup ecosystems in Nigeria, and also organized the JICA NINJA Business Plan Competition in response to COVID 19 across 19 countries in Africa. He began his career in the capital markets division of an investment bank, then as a managing director of a tech start-up, before moving to Uganda as a husband to join JICA in Uganda and Ethiopia. He holds a M.A. in Financial Mathematics from Boston University.
