Bosun Tijani, co-founder and CEO of Co-Creation Hub (CcHub), is one of Africa’s leading figures in technology and innovation. With a deep belief in the power of collaboration and research-driven solutions, Tijani has built an ecosystem that connects startups, academia, investors, and governments to address the continent’s most pressing challenges through technology. Under his leadership, CcHub has expanded beyond Nigeria to Kenya and Rwanda, incubating some of the region’s most impactful startups in education, health, fintech, and governance.
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Trained in the UK and passionate about local impact, Tijani has focused on fostering a pan-African innovation culture, grounded in problem-solving and sustainability. CcHub’s acquisition of Nairobi’s iHub was a strategic move to create a continent-wide innovation network, providing African entrepreneurs with access to capital, mentorship, and cutting-edge research facilities. His work has influenced public policy as well—he now serves as Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, a role that allows him to bring startup-driven thinking into national governance.
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Bosun Tijani’s approach blends grassroots empowerment with strategic partnerships, ensuring that African tech talent can thrive at home. Through innovation labs, education programs, and policy engagement, he continues to pave the way for inclusive growth in the digital age. His mission is clear: Africa’s digital transformation must be built by Africans, for Africans, with global standards and local relevance at its core.
