Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Federal Republic of Nigeria. Messages from the Honourable Minister are signed “BT”.
Mar 12, 2023 • 6 tweets • 2 min read
I’ll document the process taken to deliver this one day. When you get access to politicians, remember to inspire them and not focus on “eating”. He spoke to many people who just gave him budget and wanted to eat. I led his team through a process. It was documented on Twitter.
We engaged diverse groups in Ikorodu to determine what an inclusive local hub should be, the report inspired a pilot programme. He was keen on building out a hub immediately but I told him to convert his constituency office to a temporary hub to test. 6 months later:
Jun 22, 2021 • 7 tweets • 4 min read
Our current round of funding through the @Cc_HUB Syndicate is now closing and I love love the mix of start-ups in this round. Meet them here:
#Kenya: Revolutionizing the retail fashion industry, #Zumi is building the Zilingo of Africa. The company is transforming a $31 billion market by providing credit and logistic infrastructure to women in the African apparel retail space with an immediate focus on East Africa.
An enlightened person would start with nomenclature. These lists serve a clear agenda but it is disrespectful to keep calling them a comprehensive "tech ecosystem" map.
Apr 29, 2021 • 8 tweets • 2 min read
I reckon we lost about 15-20 years of progress thanks to @MBuhari and his cohort. It is extremely painful.
Canada became a massive issue under this govt and no serious attempt was made to manage the narrative. To the best of my knowledge, Nigerians are reluctantly emigrating in droves more than ever before. I am talking gainfully employed folks. Our companies are now talent farms!
Apr 21, 2021 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
Pantami's identity has always been known to the elites. Young Nigerians - don't fall for it. This is not a religious war, the docs are likely being released by insiders. It took the most random google search when he was first appointed in 2016 to see the dirt.
The real question should be on how people placed in positions of authority in our country are vetted. We currently don't have leaders - all we have are thugs conspiring against our future. They drag us back 200 steps whenever we take 2 steps forward.
Apr 9, 2020 • 9 tweets • 3 min read
There are 2 important issues in this pandemic for entrepreneurs; cash flow and people management. The first will often get your attention because it is extremely important but the secret to surviving at a time like this "may" be in the latter!
We took the decision to shut down most @STEM_Cafe locations almost 4 weeks ago. We were at 5 locations with the 6th on the way. I was a little confused and I could sense some of my team members were worried. We then came up with the idea of posting project materials to families.
Jul 30, 2019 • 11 tweets • 3 min read
I applied for a Chinese visa in London yesterday. With my British passport, I was categorically told my express application will take precisely 3 days. While going through my papers, the officer realised my company is a Nigerian based company and the story changed!
I was asked to produce my Nigerian passport & not eligible for express service as the office in China will have to run a special check on my application. Average turn around time is 4 days but no guarantee as it depends on "what they find". From being 0 risk to potential criminal
Dec 19, 2018 • 7 tweets • 2 min read
The battle for Africa is real! However, talented and creative people on the continent are missing the opportunity to provide real leadership for our collective ambition. We don't just need successful entrepreneurs, we need "Unlikely Leaders" who will drive and protect our future!
A lot of creative, well educated & smart folks are either busy building own empire or criticising the continent. We have less people working in our collective interest. Africa is at a different phase in its evolution. We need people who will be obsessed about building the future!
Nov 20, 2018 • 8 tweets • 5 min read
@africatechie It is only sad because we are lazy and can't see it as a huge opportunity. It is why I can never forgive the current president of Nigeria for his appointments in tech, science & tech and education. This is a unique time in history. We can't stop the exodus - we can milk it!
@africatechie The world is desperate for tech talent - we have a pool of driven young people. We should educate them en-masse. Aim to train much more than the foreign market can absorb and create a bridge between those leaving and local market. The effect in less than 5 years will be HUGE.
