TEDxUniversityOfBenin

Speakers

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• Daniel Itegboje

  Award winning Documentary Filmaker

  Itegboje Daniel is a documentary filmmaker and a 6th year medical student at the University Of Benin. With a focus on addressing social issues and capturing real-life stories, he strives to create impactful narratives that resonate with audiences. Daniel’s talent and dedication have earned him recognition, with his films having over 25 film festival selections, 5 special screenings, 15 nominations, 4 awards across 4 continents and 12 countries which are, the United States, Canada, France, Zambia, Zimbabwe, India, Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Benin republique, Rwanda. With his latest project being the only Nigerian project selected to compete at the Oscar qualifying short category at the 45th Durban international film festival and also an AMVCA (Africa magic viewers choice awards) nominee. He is currently a finalist for the Chegg’s Global student prize 2025. He has been sponsored by the French embassy in Nigeria twice to take part in different global documentary forums.

• Kadiri Eseosa Silva

  Entrepreneur | Business Tycoon | Influencer

  At 24, Kadiri has achieved remarkable success, showcasing his entrepreneurial prowess and passion for innovation in Africa. Key Achievements: 1. Owner of Start Africa,a fast rising marketing & PR agency in Africa supporting recognized and startup brands. 2. Owner of Dulahi's Foodhub & Logistics and Dulahi.co; a premium high-fashion brand. 3. Founder of HOK Model Management, operating in Nigeria, Ghana, UK, Rwanda, and more. 4. Convener of Fashion Junkie, a prestigious show in Benin City, Edo state, hosting over 1500 people in 2023 & hosted over 3000 enthusiast in 2025. 5. Founder of Kadiri Eseose Foundation, supporting children's education and development. Awards and Recognition: 1. Top 40 Under 40 CEOs in Nigeria. 2. Top 100 Most Impactful Women Founders. 3. Spotlight Feature of Leading Women in Africa. 4. Nomination for Most Influential People of African Descent (Class of 2024). 5. Panelist for Business Day Newspaper's "Cooking Up Business."

• Khatumi Babatunde

  Social Enterpreneur and Business Strategist

  Khatumi Babatunde is a social entrepreneur and business strategist working where education, migration, and opportunity meet. She is the co-founder of Impact Admission, partnering with universities around the world to connect students and professionals with the right pathways in higher education. Through BAK-Impact, she helps nonprofits and small businesses design practical growth plans, secure funding, and strengthen community outcomes. Over the past decade, she has served as a medical advocate at the Centre for Hope and Healing and as a community engagement coordinator with HomeStart in Massachusetts—experiences that shaped her drive to build fair, inclusive systems. A proud alumna of the University of Benin and the University of Massachusetts Lowell, she is also a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (Nigeria). Khatumi champions the UN Sustainable Development Goals on quality education, gender equality, and reduced inequalities.

• Kizito Okpebholo

  SA to the Governor of Edo state on Finance, Revenue and Income generation

  Kizito Okpebholo is a seasoned financial services executive with nearly two decades of experience spanning commercial and investment banking, capital markets, and the public sector. His career is distinguished by a proven track record in business development, credit underwriting, loan management, and operational risk—particularly in business continuity and IT disaster recovery. He also possesses deep expertise in Third Party Risk Management (TPRM), as well as project and program management. Kizito has held leadership roles in globally recognized institutions, including Zenith Bank and Morgan Stanley, where he served as Vice President. His public sector experience spans two continents—having worked with the Government of Ontario, Canada—and currently serving as Special Adviser to the Governor of Edo State on Finance, Investments, and Revenue Generation. In addition, he is the State Portfolio Focal Person for World Bank–financed programs in Edo State.

• Nosa Garrick

  Senior Partner, FA Garrick and co.

  Nosa is a commercially astute legal advisor and strategist with a core focus on Intellectual Property, Corporate and Commercial Law, International Trade, and Cross-Border Transactions. He provides end-to-end legal and business advisory services to a diverse portfolio of clients ranging from emerging start-ups to global brands and legacy corporations across industries including technology, media and entertainment, fashion and lifestyle, real estate, investment, sports, hospitality, and energy. With over 14 years of specialized experience in Intellectual Property, Nosa has advised multinationals and regional powerhouses on IP protection, exploitation, enforcement, and dispute resolution. His IP practice spans both contentious and non-contentious matters, with a strong reputation for delivering commercially driven solutions in trademark, patent, and copyright matters, particularly within the Nigerian and broader African markets.

• Oluwatunmise Olaoluwa

  Founder, Analytic sages

  Tunmise Olaoluwa is a Fervid Financial Literacy Advocate, Cryptoeconomic Analyst, a bugging Token Engineer , and a Certified Blockchain Expert. He is also a Cryptocurrency/Forex Trader and Trainer and a Certified Financial Modelling and Valuation Analyst. He is the Institutor of The Investment Consortium (TIC) Uniben, an organization aimed at impacting and building the drive and tenancy of purposed financial literate, and helping students bridge the gap between academics and the finance world. He was employed and functioned as a Campus Ambassador to Pre-eminent brands and companies say, including Trove Finance, a technology platform for trading domestic and international stocks and also, FTX, a derivative cryptocurrency trading firm. He is presently a Global Partner and Trainer with OctaFX, a Forex brokerage firm (https://www.octafx.com/webinars/speakers/tunmise/).

• Osahon Enabulele

  Founder, OsahonEnabulele Foundation

  Dr. Osahon Enabulele (a.k.a The Lion Killer) is the Director General of the Dr Osahon Enabulele Foundation, a distinguished Chief Hospital Consultant Family Physician, and a former member of the Governing Council and Disciplinary Tribunal of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria. He is a strategic thinker, Health Activist, Civil Rights Activist, profound leader, mentor, and researcher, with over three decades of experience in medicine and medical leadership. He holds a Master’s degree in Health Planning and Management and the Fellowship of the West African College of Physicians. He serves as a Postgraduate Examiner with the Faculty of Family Medicine, West African College of Physicians, and has supervised numerous postgraduate dissertations, as well as trained and mentored medical professionals across Nigeria and beyond.

• Pemije Gadimoh

  Founder, Optoglobe

  Pemije Emmanuel Gadimoh is a distinguished Doctor of Optometry candidate at the University of Benin, Nigeria, whose leadership and advocacy are redefining the future of eye care. As Founder and President of the Global Optometry Student Community (OPTOGLOBE), he has built a worldwide network that empowers optometry students through collaboration, education, and outreach. Pemije serves as the Global Student Chapter Ambassador for Know The Glow, promoting awareness of childhood eye diseases, and as Vice President of SVOSH-UNIBEN, where he leads student-driven public health initiatives. He has spoken at numerous professional meetings and conferences, including the World Congress of Optometry in the USA and the African Council of Optometry (AFCO) in both Uganda and Tanzania. Recognized as the Nigerian Optometry Student of the Year and the Most Influential Optometry Student at the University of Benin in 2024,