Bridgette Avokpu

Nigerian tech entrepreneur who revolutionized agricultural supply chains through digital platforms

Bridgette Avokpu (b. 1985) is a Nigerian entrepreneur and founder of AgriCoWork, a groundbreaking agricultural technology platform connecting smallholder farmers with markets. Launching in 2015 during Nigeria's economic crisis, her company addressed systemic inefficiencies that caused 45% post-harvest losses. By implementing blockchain tracking and mobile payment systems, AgriCoWork enabled farmers to receive fair prices while reducing waste. Her World Economic Forum feature highlighted how her model increased farmer incomes by 300% in 18 months. Avokpu's work was recognized through the 2017 African Business Awards' Innovation Prize and inspired similar ventures across West Africa. She advocates for gender equity in tech through her Girls in ICT initiative, training 5,000+ women in digital agriculture by 2019.