Blockchain Technology Doesn’t Matter Unless It Helps People
Organization of Blockchain Technology Users aims to advocate for Blockchain Technology adoption in Nigeria and across Africa.
OBTU will work with all levels of government and other stakeholders to support employment growth and career opportunities in Blockchain Technology. We also will strive to promote and sustain community development initiatives to enhance consumer safety and industry competitiveness and foster healthy relationships between the ecosystem and regulatory agencies.
"In Africa, there is a concept known as 'ubuntu' - the profound sense that we are human only through the humanity of others; that if we are to accomplish anything in this world it will in equal measure be due to the work and achievement of others."
- Nelson Mandela
This is our main focus at OBTU.
Global Collaborations
We build partnerships and collaborations that work for the common good of all across the countries of Africa region.
Networking Events
We provide opportunities for discussions on why cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies are important in today's world.
Communities of Interest
We have dedicated teams working to advance innovation and technological excellence for the benefit of Africa.
Working Groups
We create Working Groups that align with common use cases that governments around the continent encounter on a regular basis.
Our Team
Yahaya Maikori
Trustee Board Member
Yahaya Maikori is a Nigerian entertainment lawyer. He is the founder of the law firm Law Allianz and the co-founder of the record label Chocolate City.
Chimezie Chuta
Trustee Board Member
Chimezie Chuta is the Founder/ Coordinator of Blockchain Nigeria User Group. Advisory board member Kinesis Money. Author, Techie and Innovation expert.
Olutoyin Oloniteru
Trustee Board Member
HHI Olutoyin J Oloniteru is a Co-founder & CEO of Spindlar Cyberlaw, Chairman & President at Crypto Economy Institute of Africa & former DG- ICT, Government of Ekiti State, Nigeria.
Mohammed Ibrahim Jega
Trustee Board Member
Mohammed Ibrahim Jega is the Head, Business Development Africa in Vogue Pay an Online payment processing company. He is Co-founder of Domineum.
Kingsley Ugwu
Executive Secretary
Kingsley Ugwu is an accomplished legal practitioner in Lagos. He is the senior partner at Eternal Solicitors.
Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata
Trustee Board Member
Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata Jnr (CFA) is cofounder GoDo Hub, a multi-award winning media professional, TV presenter, columnist, start-up advisor, blockchain advocate.
Adedeji Owonibi
Advisory Board Member
Adedeji Owonibi is the Senior Partner - Financial Forensics and Digital Currency Governance/ Investigations at A&D Forensics LLC. He is skilled in Blockchain Forensics, Wallets Analytics, etc.
Bolaji Onibudo
Advisory Board Member
Mobolaji has over 18 years of experience in technology consulting. Recently, he was the technical lead in the implementation of the Nigerian Customs Blockchain Project.
Genevieve Leveille
Advisory Board Member
Genevieve Leveille is an Innovative Serial Entrepreneur. She is the principal founder of AgriLedger, an agricultural-focused blockchain systems provider.
Andrew Nevin
Advisory Board Member
Andrew Nevin PhD., is the Chief Economist at PWC West Africa, and co-founder at Binkabi.io, a blockchain-powered tokenization of agricultural commodities.
Khadijat Abdulkadir
Advisory Board Member
Khadijat Abdulkadir is the Chief Technology Officer at Africa Prudential Plc. She is a Social Entrepreneur and Founder of the Digital African Woman.
Boulevard A. Aladetoyinbo
Advisory Board Member
Boulevard Aladetoyinbo is Security token/ STO/ ICO/ IEO/ TGE legal advisor, founding Partner at Lex Futurus Group, LLC., a full-fledged Blockchain Tech Law firm.
Davidson Oturu
Advisory Board Member
Davidson Oturu, Partner in the IP/Tech Group at ǼLEX, holds an LL.M and an MBA. He advises corporate entities on intellectual property rights (software, patents, innovations, trademarks), securities, corporate finance, digital assets, and financial technology.
John Kamara
Advisory Board Member
Ambassador City AI ( Nairobi and Lagos). A visionary and thought leader with experience in new markets and verticals across multiple sectors. John has strong skills are market development for digital/online/ interactive/ AI/ Blockchain and Marketing.
Deji Soetan
Advisory Board Member
Managing Partner at Blockchain Asset Management Limited (BAM) is one of Africa’s leading private Blockchain Solution providers. They implemented the Nigeria Customs Service Blockchain project. A first in Africa.
Owenize Odia
Advisory Board Member
Nigeria Country Manager at Luno, Owen holds a degree in Computer Engineering and Master of Science in Mobile Computing (Distinction) from the University of Hertfordshire. She previously worked for Zenith Bank as Mobile Payment Lead and is passionate about mobile payments and crypto-currencies. `
Partnerships & Affiliations
