About · Advisory Board

Guided by Experience

Seasoned leaders from policy, technology, academia, and finance who lend their expertise to shaping a more equitable digital future for Nigerian women and girls.

Board Members

Policy & Governance

Dr. Amaka Okafor

Director, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)

Over two decades shaping Nigeria's national ICT policy framework. Championed inclusion initiatives that expanded broadband access across underserved communities.

Legal & Compliance

Folake Adeyemi

Partner, Andersen LLP Nigeria

Expert in technology law, data protection, and nonprofit governance. Has advised leading edtech and development-sector organisations across West Africa.

Academia & Research

Prof. Emeka Nwosu

Dean, Faculty of Computing, University of Lagos

Pioneering researcher in gender and computing education. Author of multiple studies on closing the digital skills gap among women in sub-Saharan Africa.

Financial Technology

Chinwe Obiora

Former Chief Digital Officer, Access Bank Plc

Led digital transformation for one of Africa's largest banks. Passionate advocate for financial literacy programmes that put women at the centre.

Community & Advocacy

Adaeze Ume-Ezeoke

Founder, Women in Tech Nigeria

Built a 40,000-member network connecting women technologists across Nigeria. Advisor to several international development programmes on gender and digital equity.

Telecommunications

Engr. Babatunde Salako

Director of Engineering, MTN Nigeria

Senior infrastructure leader with responsibility for connectivity projects reaching rural and semi-urban communities. Strong supporter of last-mile digital access.

How the Board Shapes BSA

The Advisory Board meets quarterly to review BSA's strategic direction, programme outcomes, and partnerships. Members provide domain expertise that the executive team draws on when expanding into new states, designing curriculum, and building relationships with government and private-sector funders.

Strategic Direction: Shaping long-term programme and partnership decisions
Curriculum Oversight: Ensuring training quality and relevance to industry needs
Policy Linkage: Connecting BSA's work to national and regional digital-inclusion agendas

Interested in Advising BSA?

We welcome nominations from professionals who share our conviction that closing Nigeria's digital gender gap is both urgent and achievable.

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