Bridgit Ozumba

Nigerian agricultural innovator transforming African farming through tech

Bridgit Ozumba is the founder of Bridgit PRO, a Nigerian agritech startup that has revolutionized smallholder farming across West Africa since its 2021 launch. Her platform connects over 50,000 farmers directly with buyers, reducing post-harvest losses by 40% through real-time market data and logistics coordination. This MIT-trained engineer's work addresses the $13 billion annual loss in sub-Saharan agricultural value chains, earning recognition from the African Development Bank and inclusion in Forbes Africa's 2023 30 Under 30 list.

Ozumba's system incorporates blockchain technology to track crop quality and AI-driven weather predictions, empowering farmers with tools previously unavailable in rural regions. Her World Economic Forum profile highlights how her innovations have increased farmer incomes by an average of 60% in pilot regions. By 2025, Bridgit PRO aims to support 1 million farmers, creating a replicable model for agricultural digitization across the continent.