Meet Our Fellows

Fellows in The Bridge Program come from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds, but collectively represent a powerful leadership core that will propel Nigeria’s economic transformation.

They are passionate about reimagining the future of work, propelled by an entrepreneurial ethos and united by a common purpose to maximize educational and career opportunities to unlock immense value for the Nigerian and global economy.

They are committed to mutual growth, dissatisfied with the status quo, and equipped to make a tangible difference. Meet our fellows:

Samuelson Tijesunimi Atiba

Researcher, Data Engineer, & Entrepreneur

Tosin Ikuyinminu

Communications Specialist & Founder at Hypeman Africa

Ujunwa Umeokeke

Law Graduate & Analyst at
Africa Practice,

David Popoola

Undergraduate & Software Engineer

Toluwalope Adesina

Law Student at Lead City University, Ibadan

Somoye Mayomiwa

Computer Science Student at Covenant University

Yetunde Akanbi

Executive Trainee at Union Bank of Nigeria

Victor Ojo Oluwaseun

Medical Researcher and Founder at FavoriteDoctor.

Michael Akpan

Content Writer at Evolve Credit Human Anatomy Student

John Igwe

Senior Program Manager
The Pathway 

Tega Oghenechovwe

Filmmaker, Digital Artist, and
Poet

Chukwunonso Ogbogu

Associate with Chugbo
Enwezor & Co.,

Stephen Olorundare

Business Development Consultant & Trainer

Olukanni Olutola

Content Writer & advocate for women’s involvement in business

Xavier Victor Kanu

Co-founder & Senior Project Manager

Bright Nwaneri

Petroleum and Gas Engineering
Student

Udochukwu Maryanne Nduka

Psychology Graduate and Data Analyst

Yunus Abidemi Ibrahim

Accounting Graduate & Co-Founder WeCare Charity

Mojisola Zainab Anofiu

Computer Engineering Student at Accra Institute of Technology

Ayo Akande

Burner365 Founder & Graduate of the University College London.

Jessica Uche

Human Resources Personnel and Project Manager

Fatima Binta Yerima

Admin Officer at Unitrust Insurance Co. Ltd