Professional Profile
Andrew Abu is a Nigerian technology executive, innovation ecosystem builder, entrepreneur and public policy advocate whose work spans digital governance, cybersecurity, innovation policy, agritech, youth development, defence manufacturing and national digital transformation.
For more than a decade he has led initiatives that strengthen institutions, support startups, empower young people and promote responsible digital transformation across Nigeria. He is recognised for building platforms that connect government, the private sector, development partners, academia, investors and innovators to solve national challenges through technology and collaboration.
His leadership philosophy is founded on a simple belief: Technology should solve real problems, strengthen institutions, create opportunities, and improve the lives of ordinary people.
He believes that Africa’s greatest opportunity lies not only in adopting technology but in building indigenous solutions capable of competing globally.