Ene Henshaw-Isichei

A Nigerian entrepreneur revolutionizing African agriculture through tech innovation

Ene Henshaw-Isichei is a Nigerian agri-tech innovator and founder of Bridgit PRO, a platform connecting farmers directly to buyers. Born in 1985, her work addresses systemic inefficiencies in Nigeria's agriculture sector, which employs 70% of the workforce but suffers from poor infrastructure. By creating a digital marketplace accessible via basic mobile phones, Bridgit PRO has enabled over 500,000 farmers to negotiate fair prices and reduce post-harvest losses. In 2021, her startup secured $2M funding from Y Combinator, scaling operations across West Africa. Beyond business, Ene co-founded the African AgriTech Alliance, advocating for policy reforms. Her 2023 TEDx talk "Farmers Are the Future of Food Security" highlights grassroots tech solutions. Recognized as one of Forbes Africa's 30 Under 30 in 2022, her work intersects gender equality (70% of Bridgit's team are women) and climate resilience, showcasing how tech can democratize rural economies.