Emefiele, Other Nigerians Make Forbes Africa’s List

The Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele; the founder of Krystal Digital Solutions Limited, Mr. Temitope Ogunsemo, and others, have been listed in the Forbes Africa Undiscovered Series for Nigeria.

In a statement issued on Friday, in Abuja, by GLG Communications, a consultancy firm, Mr. Uri Onojake named the list of Nigerians who made the series.

He stated that the undiscovered series was part of an exclusive list of Nigerians who had been particular about rebuilding and contributing to the Nigerian growth story recently.

Onojake explained that each year, Forbes Africa searches for resilient game-changers, self-starters, innovators, entrepreneurs, and disruptors who have been leading ideas and industries while mainly contributing to nation-building and positively impacting the lives around them.

He added that the 2022 list was a selection of Nigeria’s brightest achievers in real estate, oil and gas, corporate leaders, technology innovators, business people, media professionals, policy shapers, and advocates.

According to Onojake, “Alongside Ogunsemo, public and private sector leaders from business technology, education, the arts, and health sectors were also listed.

“Some of these names include Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Cosgrove, Umar Abdullahi; Founder and CEO of Flutterwave, Olugbenga Agboola; GMD/CEO of Zenith Bank Plc, Ebenezer Onyeagwu, amongst others.

“Ogunsemo was recognised in the field of information technology for his tenacious leadership and remarkable contribution to Nigeria’s educational sector with the “MySkool Portal” app.

“Ogunsemo has over the years shown his undiluted commitment to making the dreams of vulnerable persons a reality through access to quality education, empowerment, and mentoring.

“Krystal Digital is “empowering Nigeria’s population of over 200 million people, providing them with the resources, education, training, and access they need to succeed.”