Blessing Okoya

Nigerian tech entrepreneur revolutionizing healthcare and education through innovative digital solutions

Blessing Okoya is a visionary Nigerian technologist and founder of Blessing Okoya Technologies, a company dedicated to solving Africa's most pressing challenges through cutting-edge technology. Since launching her startup in 2015, she has pioneered mobile health diagnostic platforms and AI-driven educational tools that have impacted over 5 million people across 12 African countries. Her most groundbreaking project, the eHealth4All initiative (2021), provides affordable telemedicine services using blockchain technology to ensure medical records security in rural areas. Okoya's innovations were recognized by UNESCO in 2022 as among the top 10 digital solutions addressing global health inequities.

In 2023, she launched EduConnect Africa, an app connecting marginalized students with virtual tutors. This platform now operates in 8 languages and partners with UNICEF to provide STEM education resources. Okoya's work has been featured in Forbes Africa and Wired's annual Tech Impact Report. She currently serves on the World Economic Forum's Global Future Council on Technology for Development.

Okoya's philosophy emphasizes 'tech with a conscience,' advocating for ethical AI frameworks in developing nations. Her 2024 TED Talk 'Building Tomorrow's Solutions Today' has garnered over 2 million views. Through her ventures, she has created 300+ tech jobs in Lagos and trained 2,000+ young Africans in digital literacy programs.