Bosun Tijani
Profile
Bosun Tijani is a Nigerian-British entrepreneur and government official serving as the Nigerian Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy since August 2023. Prior to his appointment, he built an extensive career in technology and innovation management, co-founding and leading the Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB) and managing projects for international organizations such as the International Trade Centre and Hewlett Packard. He holds a bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Jos, a master's degree from Warwick Business School, and a PhD in innovation and economic development from the University of Leicester. As minister, he has driven key national initiatives including the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) program to boost technical skills and expand Nigeria's digital economy.
Details
- Born
- July 20, 1977
- Birth place
- Agege, Lagos, Nigeria
- Education
- University of Jos; Warwick Business School; University of Leicester; Harvard Kennedy School; Stanford University
- Career
- Entrepreneur, Co-founder and CEO of CcHUB, European Innovation Manager at Pera Innovation Network, Fellow at International Trade Centre
