TEDxBowen University

Speakers

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• Adeife Adewale

  Adeife is a cybersecurity manager and AI governance security engineer with a deep focus on governance, risk, and compliance (GRC). For over a decade, he has helped leading banks, fintechs, and payment providers across Africa, the UK, and the US reduce risk and build digital trust at scale. As a Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) and one of LinkedIn’s top cybersecurity voices, Adeife brings a strategic GRC perspective that integrates people, process, and technology. Whether advising on regulatory alignment, strengthening internal controls, or designing AI security frameworks, he’s known for making complex cybersecurity issues accessible, actionable, and aligned with business outcomes. At the core of his work is a belief that trust isn’t just built through tools but through thoughtful policy, empowered teams, and secure-by-design systems.

• Amarachukwu Anyanso

  Widely known as The Global Asset. She is a dynamic force at the intersection of policy, development, and social impact. She is committed to advancing the SDGs, specifically 3, 4, 5 & 16 across Africa. Holding a degree in Political Science and a graduate of SPPG, she has been recognized for leveraging her expertise to create sustainable solutions that transform lives. As the founder of IRUKA Africa Foundation, she leads initiatives across 12 African countries. She is also the visionary behind Lilies Africa, a brand that merges fashion with impact, funding educational opportunities for young girls. Beyond these she cultivates a community of over 30,000 changemakers, where she runs transformative courses on faith and social impact, equipping individuals with the tools to amplify their voices and taken on leadership roles. Under her brand, She also collaborates with global organizations, policymakers, and influencers to advocate for strengthened policies in various walks of life

• Austin Andem

  After earning a Diploma in Broadcast and Print Media from the Nigerian Institute of Journalism. His media career spanned 24 years, culminating in his role as Head of Sports and the Newsroom at DBN, MITV, Superscreen Televisions. He later served as Special Assistant on Media Affairs to the Zonal Director, Office of the Surveyor General of the Federation. He holds a First Class degree in English from the University of Lagos and continued his postgraduate studies at Liverpool Hope University. He currently teaches literature in the English Programme, Bowen University, where he coordinates Debate and Public Speaking. Under his leadership, Bowen has achieved notable successes nationally in places such as Port Harcourt, Calabar, Ilorin. As well as achieved championship victories at both the Amnesty International Debate, Abuja and the entire West Africa.

• Emmanuel Adebagbo

  Adebagbo Emmanuel is a 400-level Law student at Bowen University and a passionate advocate for personal growth, intentional living, and youth development. Known for his commitment to impact, he has served in multiple leadership within the university community, consistently using his voice and skillset to inspire clarity and direction among students. Emmanuel is the founder of The Areté Tribe, a fast-growing student community focused on helping first-year students navigate university life with confidence, structure, and purpose. Beyond law, he has a strong interest in technology and its potential to shape problem-solving, communication, and human development. Driven, intentional, and purpose-centred, Emmanuel is committed to empowering young people to become the best versions of themselves.