Sowemimo Abiodun Alex (born 25 December 1986) is the Chief Executive Officer of CapitalMetriQ Swift Bank, InfoMetriQ Data Network, iNet Telecommunications, and Vapour Paints.[1][2] He was the founder of PagePedia, a global data system of information profiling application. [3][4][5] In March 2019, he received the "Most Promising Youth Award" from the Egyptian president Abdel Fattah El-Sisi at the World Youth Forum.[6][7] Additionally, he serves as the president of Africa Emerging Generation of Innovators.[citation needed]

Sowemimo Abiodun Alex
Born
Sowemimo Abiodun Alex

(1986-12-25) 25 December 1986 (age 37)
Lagos, Nigeria
Alma materUniversity of Lagos
Rome Business School
University of Toronto
Occupation(s)Founder/CEO of CapitalMetriQ Swift Bank], InfoMetriQ Data Network, iNet Telecommunications, and Vapour Paints.

Early life and career edit

Sowemimo received the 2019 SDGs #9 honors in industry, innovations, and infrastructure alongside Alicia Keys during the High-Level Segment of the 74th UN General Assembly. He holds a Doctorate Degree (PhD) in Information Technology Management from the ICON University of Management Science & Technology.[citation needed]

He has led various companies involved in web design and development projects and has expertise in building, auctioning, and selling premium web domains.[citation needed] He has authored books and received awards and certifications in Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), and chatbots.[citation needed]

He has served as an ambassador, representing over 200 million youths in 16 West African countries at various governance levels and conferences.[citation needed]

References edit

  1. ^ "Financial Tech Is A Game Changer For Africa —Sowemimo Abiodun".
  2. ^ "(AMB) DR. SOWEMIMO ABIODUN".
  3. ^ "We're building entrepreneurial skills with our leading networking website —Alex - Vanguard News". Vanguard News. 2016-01-23. Retrieved 2018-07-05.
  4. ^ "Looking at our future from here - The Sun News". The Sun News. 2017-07-20. Retrieved 2018-07-05.
  5. ^ "Sowemimo… Using ICT to solve security challenges". Retrieved 2018-07-05.
  6. ^ "Egyptian President el-Sisi honours Nigerian entrepreneur, Sowemimo Abiodun with Promising Youth award - Guardian News". Guardian News. 2019-03-17. Retrieved 2021-03-04.
  7. ^ "Nigerian tech innovator bags Most Promising Youth in Africa Award - Tribune". Tribune. 2019-06-17. Retrieved 2021-03-04.