Born in Lagos State, Nigeria, Bosun Tijani showed an early interest in technology and entrepreneurship. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, and went on to receive a Master of Business Administration from Wits Business School in South Africa. He later completed executive leadership programs at Harvard Kennedy School and MIT Sloan.

Building CcHub: A Bold Vision for Nigeria’s Tech Ecosystem

In 2010, Bosun co-founded the Co-Creation Hub (CcHub) in Lagos, Nigeria’s first dedicated technology innovation centre. Under his leadership as CEO, CcHub:

• Incubated Over 100 Startups: Helped launch successful companies such as Paystack, Lifebank, and Printivo.
• Secured Partnerships & Funding: Forged collaborations with global investors and organisations, channelling millions of dollars in seed capital to Nigerian innovators.
• Expanded Regionally: Grew CcHub’s footprint beyond Lagos, setting up satellite innovation programs across West Africa.

His bold vision turned CcHub into a foundational pillar of Nigeria’s tech ecosystem, nurturing talent and fostering a culture of problem-solving through technology.

Transition to Public Service: Shaping National Digital Policy

In July 2023, Bosun Tijani was appointed Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy. In this role, he:

• Drives Policy Reform: Leads the creation and implementation of national strategies for broadband expansion, cybersecurity, and digital literacy.
• Champions Innovation Hubs: Advocates for funding and regulatory support to scale tech hubs, coding academies, and maker spaces nationwide.
• Forges Public-Private Partnerships: Coordinates with telcos, fintech firms, and international donors to accelerate Nigeria’s digital transformation.

His resilience and industry experience position him as a key architect of Nigeria’s digital future, ensuring that policy meets the needs of entrepreneurs and citizens alike.

Industry Influence & Legacy

Over more than a decade, Bosun has:

• Spoke at Global Forums: Delivered keynotes at the World Economic Forum, Mobile World Congress, and various United Nations summits on technology and innovation.
• Received Prestigious Awards: Honoured as a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader and a Quartz Africa Innovator.
• Published Thought Leadership: Written articles on African innovation, startup ecosystems, and the role of government in tech development.

Through sustained influence at scale, he has not only built capacity in Nigeria’s tech sector but also shaped the narrative around African digital economies.

Personal Philosophy

Bosun Tijani believes that “technology is the strongest lever we have to solve social challenges and drive economic growth.” His career, spanning incubation, investment, and government, reflects a commitment to leveraging innovation for inclusive progress.