Experience

Anambra State ICT Agency

• Nigeria
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Apr 2022 - Present

  Anambra, Nigeria



Climate Action Africa

• Nigeria
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Non Executive Director

  • Jul 2021 - Present

  Climate Action Africa is a proudly African social enterprise at the forefront of Africa’s climate action ecosystem. Our work focuses on climate literacy and advocacy, research and the commercialisation of products and services from R&D. We actively contribute to the resilience and sustainability of communities and through fostering collaborations and uniting key stakeholders we are main streaming eco-consciousness and building a more sustainable and climate-resilient Africa.



Pacer Ventures

• Nigeria
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Partner

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  Lagos | San Francisco | London | Toronto We invest in innovators who are solving the most critical problems on the African continent and increasing the rate of tech adoption at the bottom of the socio-economic pyramid. Our focus is on seed-stage investments within the sectors that have the biggest impact. Our focus on impact investing goes beyond writing a cheque. Through our strong operator experience and extensive network, we roll up our sleeves and help our portfolio companies grow.



Channels Television

• Nigeria
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Television Host

  • Sep 2014 - Jul 2022

  Lagos CFA co-produces and presents Tech Trends, a weekly Tech show on Channels Television designed to share the latest developments in the world of technology plus share cutting edge tools. The is currently airing at various times each week. Past editions can be seen @ http://cfa.ng/tv



techbuild.africa

• Nigeria
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder

  • Aug 2020 - Apr 2022

  Africa Africa’s innovation and technology ecosystem is playing a strong, and often silent, role in creating solutions and jobs while reducing inequalities. We are a bold and innovative media platform dedicated to providing information on startups, funding & events across the continent that would amplify the work young Africans are doing daily to build products and solutions that can transform our future. Visit https://techbuild.africa



Creative Space Startups

• Nigeria
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder

  • Oct 2018 - Apr 2022

  Lagos GoDo Hub is a creative, innovative and tech-centric hub with the goal of actively participating and contributing to the growth and development of an equal, inclusive and sustainable Africa. Visit https://godohub.org



Punch Newspapers

• Nigeria
• Newspaper Publishing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Columnist

  • Mar 2013 - Apr 2022

  Lagos CFA writes the "ICT Clinic"​ (http://www.CFA.ng/punch) published on both print and online every Sunday. Punch Newspapers is Nigeria's most widely read newspaper.



Nationally Syndicated Radio Show

• Producer and Host, Tech on Wheels Radio Show

  • Jun 2015 - May 2018

  Nigeria Tech on Wheels with CFA Radio Show airs every Wednesday: * 1:00-1:15pm on 88.5 ABS Awka ** 5:15-5:30pm on 97.7 Love FM Port Harcourt *** 6:30-6:45pm on 104.5 Love FM Abuja **** 7:30-7:45pm on 103.9 Love FM Umuahia All editions can be heard on http://www.CFA.ng/radio



CFA Public Speaking Services

• Experienced Public Speaker

  • Jan 2011 - Dec 2016

  CFA has had the privilege of speaking to thousands of individuals and organisations from across West Africa. Topics covered includes technology, Internet Strategies, social media, Online Marketing, business strategy, entrepreneurship, motivation, Leadership, business strategy, marketing strategy, blogging etc. Below are some events that CFA has anchored either as the main speaker, panelist or compère: 1. SME Toolkit conference (Nov. 2011) @ Terra kulture V/I, Lagos. Topic: Social… Show more CFA has had the privilege of speaking to thousands of individuals and organisations from across West Africa. Topics covered includes technology, Internet Strategies, social media, Online Marketing, business strategy, entrepreneurship, motivation, Leadership, business strategy, marketing strategy, blogging etc. Below are some events that CFA has anchored either as the main speaker, panelist or compère: 1. SME Toolkit conference (Nov. 2011) @ Terra kulture V/I, Lagos. Topic: Social Media. 2. YouWin! @ Pan African University in Dec. 2011 with almost 1,000 young/aspiring business owners in attendance. Topics: The Internet & Motivation. Received a standing ovation for the first time in my life :-) 3. SME Toolkit Global Conference 2013 @ Pan-African University, Lagos. 4. New Baptist Academy Port Harcourt (Oct 2012) Topic: Understanding the Internet trend. 5. Speaker @ IT Leaders West African Conference held at Movenpick Ambassador Hotel, Accra, Ghana (Nov. 2012) Topic: Digitizing the Enterprise. 6. Interview at Channels Television (Dec. 2012) Topic: Cyber crime & the Nigerian Economy. 7. Speaker at January 2013 edition of the Centre for Values in Leadership (CVL) Role Model Forum alongside Prof. Pat Utomi, Gbenga Oyebode, Chairman of Access Bank & Emeka Ndu, CEO of C&I Leasing. Topic: Success in life! 8. Compère at the Nigerian Economic Round table 2013 organized by the Sam Ohuabunwa Foundation for Economic Empowerment (SOFEE) help at Sheraton Hotels, Ikeja with the Ministers of Finance & Trade as special guests. 9. Radio Continental 102.3 FM (Feb. 2013) Interview Topic: Making the most of the Internet. 10. Finally, hundreds of other engagements, too numerous to mention here. To invite CFA to speak at your next event, visit http://www.cfagbata.com/speaking Show less



Nigeria Info FM

• Nigeria
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Host, ICT Radio Show

  • Apr 2014 - Feb 2015

  Lagos The "ICT Radio Show with CFA on Nigeria Info FM" airs 1.30-2:00pm Tuesdays. Listen on http://radio.cfamedia.ng



Globacom

• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Specialist

  • Nov 2003 - Oct 2007

  I led the Apapa unit sales team to consistently surpass average target expectation. I worked with Globacom for about 4 years before calling it quits to setup a company called Kenad4 Investment Limited. Read the story of how I got my Globacom Job: http://www.cfagbata.com/how-i-got-a-hot-job-with-globacom-part-1/