Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata Explained

Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata
Birth Date:1979 7, df=y
Alma Mater:Ekiti State University
Show:Tech Trends
Station:Channels TV
Timeslot:Mondays 4:30 pm
Show2:Tech on Wheels with CFA
Station2:Family Love FM Port Harcourt
Network2:Family Love Radio Network
Timeslot2:5:15–5:30 pm
Country:Nigeria

Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata Jnr. (born 10 July 1979) also known as CFA is a Nigerian journalist and a former television presenter at Channels TV. He is into digital marketing and known as a technology entrepreneur with focus on business coaching and public speaking.[1] He hosted the first virtual telehealth conference of Nigeria’s telemedicine company, CareClick with the theme ‘The Future Of Healthcare Today’ on 24 September 2020.[2] He was involved in various ICT-related companies that contributed to the development of the Founder Institute.[3] He is known as the founder of Pacer Venture and has links with Climate Action Africa.[4] [5] He is the MD/CEO of Anambra State ICT Agency.[6]

Education

Agbata is a graduate of sociology from the Ekiti State University in Ado Ekiti, Nigeria.[7]

Career

He was a TV Presenter at the Channels TV. In 2015, he started a TV show on Channels TV titled, Tech Trends[8] which was aired on Fridays at 6:30 pm (GMT +1). The show focused on capturing and sharing the latest technology trends, productivity tools, mobiles & PC apps, as well as timely information that will help the viewers become tech-savvy to be able to use technology more productively.[9] He was also a columnist for The Punch called ICT Clinic.[10]

In 2015, he started a radio show on the Family Love Radio Network called Tech on Wheels with CFA. It was aired on Wednesday on many radio stations across Nigeria. These included 97.7 Love FM Port Harcourt at 5.15–5.30pm; 104.5 Love FM Abuja at 6:30–6:45pm and 103.9 Love FM Umuahia at 7:30–7:45pm.[11] In 2018, he co-founded GoDoHub, also known as GoDo.ng.[12] [13] [14] [15] [16] a start-up center with facilities to help entrepreneurs leverage technology and innovation to start and run their businesses.[17] [18] GoDoHub was unveiled in Ikeja, the Lagos State capital, on 1 October 2018 by John Obaro of SystemSpecs Nigeria Limited.[19] [20]

Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata became the Director of The Founder Institute Lagos in March 2019.[21] [22] [23] This is a training school that helps startups grow through entrepreneurship training by helping curb the lack of structure, mentorship and network.[24] [25] In March 2019, 75 hubs across Nigeria came together to form an alliance to boost innovation and entrepreneurship.[26] The network was named the Innovation Support Network (ISN). CFA became one of its directors.[27] [28]

He was a member of the 5th executive board of directors at the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA), from 2017 to April 2019.[29] [30] [31] He also became a board member of the 6th executive board of directors.[32] [33] He was known to have established CFAtech.ng.[34] [35] He was the convener of the CFA's Startup Hangout, a strategic avenue for SME startups to meet and learn from successful entrepreneurs, through discourses that will assist them to grow their various startups as well as network with one another. This platform hosted entrepreneurs like John Obaro,[36] Ommo Clark,[37] Obi Asika.[38] It was hosted in Lagos, Nigeria.[39] [40]

Climate Action Africa

In 2021 after a series of climate issues in Nigeria, Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata with his co-founders Oluchi Grace and Ifeyinwa Ugochukwu founded Climate Action Africa. It is an organization that takes action to address the climate issues in Africa content. It partners with governments, civil society, businesses and individuals to strategize and innovate on sustainable development of Africa for all.[41] It launched Climate Action Africa Labs (CMA Labs) that created an innovation that supports the development of climate-tech startup ecosystem in Africa. Collaborating with the government, researchers, scientists, and experts, the CMA Labs addressed the changing climate issues, and evidence-based policy decisions on the continent support the translation of research discoveries as well as climate-tech organizations and startups in developing sustainable solutions.[42] [43] From 4 to 6 September 2023, Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata and his Team participated in the Africa Climate Summit 2023 with a focus on tackling climate issues in Africa. The activity that took place at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, Kenya attracted leaders and stakeholders in the government and developed the resolve to drive sustainable remedies in African continent.[44]

Pacer Venture

In 2009, Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata with his Team, Gbemi Akande, Antonia Norman and Geoffry Weli-Wosu co-founded Pacer Venture. The organization was established to foster digital transformation in Africa. Having been registered in Delaware, U.S.A, which operates in Lagos, Nigeria, and Johannesburg, South Africa, it was reported that "the firm has already commenced supporting early-stage founders by participating in seed rounds, including, VPD, Money, AI (Analytics Intelligence), Farm 365, and Learn Power."[45] In 2023, the Funder Institute announced Pacer Ventures as its "Investor in Residence" for African Accelerator program to review startups of the graduates from the Founder Institute in Africa for possible support in investment in their seed or pre-seed round of funding. Pacer Ventures has provided marketing and promotional support in collaboration with techbuild.africa for FI portfolio companies across Africa.[46] It launched a $3 million fund with a focus on healthcare, education, finance, and agriculture. This is set to cover the African continent which transcended to the offices in Lagos and Johannesburg.[47] [48] The organization created Pacer Labs, a software development firm to support the digital ecosystem of Africa as well as the growth of other organizations that wish to expand their technological advances.[49]

Special recognitions

He has the following recognitions:

Publications

Awards

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: BellaNaija.com . 2020-09-23 . CareClick Healthcare is hosting Its First Telehealth Conference with Experts from the Health Sector Sept. 24th . 2023-09-10 . BellaNaija . en-US.
  3. Web site: Eleanya . Frank . 2019-03-28 . Founder Institute targets pre-fund startups as it launches in Nigeria . 2023-09-25 . Businessday NG . en-US.
  4. Web site: Eleanya . Frank . 2019-03-28 . Founder Institute targets pre-fund startups as it launches in Nigeria . 2023-09-24 . Businessday NG . en-US.
  5. News: Ovat . Michael . 2023-09-09 . Climate Action Africa reiterates mission to ensure resilience on continent . 2023-09-24 . . en-GB.
  6. Web site: Nwanodu . Angela . 2023-05-24 . Anambra State Government Partners the Church for Technological Transformation - Anambra State Ict Agency . 2023-09-04 . en-US.
  7. Web site: Oluka . Peter . 2023-08-29 . Meet Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata, "CFA" - The Man Behind Anambra's Technology Revolution . 2023-09-23 . Techeconomy . en-GB.
  8. Web site: Tech firm to give N10m to young entrepreneurs - Daily Trust . 2023-09-11 . dailytrust.com.
  9. News: Tech Trends Goes Prime Time on Channels Television . 20 June 2019 . . 2 October 2015.
  10. Web site: 2020-02-27 . Taiwo Fajolu, CFA unveils highly needed book on Tech Disruption today . 2023-09-11 . Business Hilights . en-US.
  11. News: Comms Week . Tech on Wheels with CFA Debuts on Family Love FM Radio Network . 20 June 2019 . Nigeria Communications Week . 21 June 2015.
  12. Web site: GoDo Hub launches in Lagos, to help Start-ups develop - Nigeria internet Registration Association (NiRA).
  13. News: Ramoni . Rasikat . 15 December 2017 . Tech firm to give N10m to young entrepreneurs . Daily Trust . dead . 14 June 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171215051859/https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/tech-firm-to-give-n10m-to-young-entrepreneurs.html . 15 December 2017.
  14. Web site: Tech Trends – Channels Television .
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  16. Web site: Rapheal . 2019-03-28 . Silicon Valley-based company to support 20 Nigerian startups . 2023-09-11 . The Sun Nigeria . en.
  17. News: Ogunfuwa . Ife . GoDo.ng pledges support for start-ups . 14 June 2019 . The Punch . 2 October 2018.
  18. News: Adepoju . Paul . New co-working space launched in Lagos . 19 June 2019 . Tech City . 8 October 2018.
  19. News: Okonji . Emma . GoDo.ng Facility for Startup Development Debuts . 19 June 2019 . This Day Live . 11 October 2018.
  20. News: Ozakpo . Anderson . Check out the GoDo.ng Facility for Start-up Development Unveiled by John Obaro . 19 June 2019 . Tech Next Nigeria . 4 October 2018.
  21. News: 18 June 2019 . Swedish Institute Nominates CFA, Others . This Day Live . 18 June 2019.
  22. News: Akinpelu . Oluwadamilare . Pre-Seed Startup Accelerator, Founder Institute Launches Lagos Chapter . 20 June 2019 . Tech Next . 19 March 2019.
  23. Web site: Silicon Valley-based Founder Institute Launches Newest Chapter in Lagos, 3 Centres, 20+ CEOs as Mentors …Startup Launch Program Aims to Launch over 20 Global Technology Companies Yearly in Lagos. 19 March 2019.
  24. News: Eleanya . Frank . Founder Institute targets pre-fund start-ups as it launches in Nigeria . 20 June 2019 . Business Day. South Africa . 28 March 2019.
  25. News: Ajeamo . Chiamaka . Founder Institute berths in Lagos . 20 June 2019 . Sun News Online . 27 March 2019.
  26. News: Anonymous . 75 hubs form alliance to boost innovation, entrepreneurship . 20 June 2019 . The Eagle . 31 March 2019.
  27. News: Coleman . Ekene . 75 Hubs Form Alliance To Boost Innovation, Entrepreneurship . 20 June 2019 . Independent Nigeria . 31 March 2019.
  28. News: Akinyode-Lawal . Jumoke . Innovation Support Network Hubs berths to support entrepreneurship . 20 June 2019 . Business Day. South Africa . 15 April 2019.
  29. News: Igata . Theresa . 2 May 2017 . NIRA ELECTS NEW LEADERS, NWEKE, AGBATA ARE DIRECTORS . Political Economist Nigeria . 20 June 2019.
  30. Web site: NiRA 2017 AGM Highlights - Nigeria internet Registration Association (NiRA) . 20 June 2019 . 20 June 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190620073254/https://nira.org.ng/nira-media/news-update/165-nira-2017-agm-highlights . dead .
  31. Web site: NiRA 5TH EXECUTIVE BOARD - Nigeria internet Registration Association (NiRA).
  32. News: MobileWorld . Muhammed Rudman Emerges New President of NiRA . 20 June 2019 . Mobile World Mag . 3 May 2019.
  33. News: IT Realms . Rudman, Obaniyi emerge President, VP @NIRA – ITREALMS . 20 June 2019 . IT Realms . 30 April 2019.
  34. Web site: GLOBAL MEDIA FORUM in Bonn, Germany - Nigeria internet Registration Association (NiRA) .
  35. News: Abubakar . Idris . 6 June 2018 . Two Nigerians Make Panelists at the Global Media Forum in Germany . Tech Next Nigeria . 19 June 2019.
  36. News: Akinyode-Lawal . Jumoke . 'Tech start-ups shouldn't be restricted to Nigeria' – Obaro . 19 June 2019 . Business Day. South Africa . 28 November 2016.
  37. News: Essiet . Daniel . I started business in the varsity . 19 June 2019 . The Nation . 19 July 2017.
  38. News: Oluka . Peter . Ojoma, Obi at CFA Startups Hangout Identify Success Paths in Creative Industry . 19 June 2019 . Tech Economy Nigeria . 7 September 2018 .
  39. News: Essiet . Daniel . Turning adversity into prosperity . 19 June 2019 . thenationonlineng.net . 23 August 2017.
  40. News: Afolayan . David . Two Portharcourt-Based Startups Win at CFA's Startups Hangout Pitch Session . 19 June 2019 . Tech Next Nigeria . 28 November 2017.
  41. Web site: Justus Adejumoh . 2023-06-09 . Africa Climate Summit 2023: Climate Action Africa Takes Center Stage . 2023-09-25 . independentng.
  42. Web site: Climate Action Africa Launches CMA Labs to Support Tech Startups - THISDAYLIVE . 2023-09-25 . www.thisdaylive.com . en.
  43. Web site: Nigeria . Guardian . 2023-08-07 . Group launches climate-tech startup labs against flooding, others . 2023-09-25 . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . en-US.
  44. Web site: Ovat . Michael . 2023-09-09 . Climate Action Africa reiterates mission to ensure resilience on continent . 2023-09-25 . Tribune Online . en-GB.
  45. Web site: Africa . TechGist . 2020-11-16 . Pacer Ventures set to solve the funding gap for African startups . 2023-09-25 . FurtherAfrica . en-GB.
  46. Web site: FI Gets Investor for African Accelerators - THISDAYLIVE . 2023-09-25 . www.thisdaylive.com . en.
  47. Web site: 2020-11-17 . Nigeria's Pacer Ventures Launches $3m Fund For African Tech Startups . 2023-09-25 . News Central TV Latest Breaking News Across Africa, Daily News in Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, Kenya and Egypt Today. . en-US.
  48. Web site: Nigeria . Ripples . 2020-11-17 . LATEST TECH NEWS: Lagos-based VC launches $3m fund for African tech startups. 2 other things and a trivia you need to know today, November 17, 2020 . 2023-09-25 . Latest Nigeria News Top Stories from Ripples Nigeria . en-US.
  49. Web site: David . 2021-10-05 . Pacer Ventures launches Pacer Labs to support digital acceleration in Africa . 2023-09-25 . The Sun Nigeria . en.
  50. Web site: Obianeri . Ikenna . 2024-01-21 . Anambra partners US firms on tech, economic innovations . 2024-02-10 . Punch Newspapers . en-US.
  51. Web site: International experts meet the Swedish innovation ecosystem. 11 June 2019.
  52. News: Swedish Institute Nominates CFA, Others . 18 June 2019 . This Day Live . 18 June 2019.
  53. News: Onwuaso . Ugo . Swedish Institute Nominates CFA, Osibona & Others as Part of the 2019 Innovation Ecosystem Programme . 18 June 2019 . Nigeria Communications Week . 11 June 2019.
  54. News: Adepoju . Paul . Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata (CFA) joins Falling Walls Lab Lagos' jury . 18 June 2019 . Tech City Nigeria . 23 March 2018.
  55. News: Oluka . Peter . German Consulate Invites CFA As Jury For Falling Walls Lab Lagos . 18 June 2019 . Tech Economy Nigeria . 21 April 2018 .
  56. News: Abubakar . Idris . Two Nigerians Make Panelists at the Global Media Forum in Germany . 19 June 2019 . Tech Next Nigeria . 6 June 2018.
  57. News: Announcements . FNF at Deutsche Welle Global Media Forum 2018 Watch a series of interviews on journalistic start-ups in illiberal media ecosystems . 19 June 2019 . Friedrich Naumann Stiftung . 14 January 2019.
  58. Web site: GLOBAL MEDIA FORUM in Bonn, Germany - Nigeria internet Registration Association (NiRA).
  59. News: Anonymous . Genesys Ignite to revolutionise ICT start-ups ecosystem . 19 June 2019 . The Sun . 28 November 2018.
  60. News: Reporter . Genesys Tech Hub gives $30,000 to start-ups . 19 June 2019 . The Nation . 26 November 2018.
  61. News: Okonji . Emma . Firm to Boost Software Revolution, Grows Talents . 19 June 2019 . This Day Live . 29 November 2018.
  62. News: Anonymous . Genesys Ignite 2018: The revolution has started . 19 June 2019 . Daily Trust . 27 November 2018 .
  63. News: Onwuaso . Ugo . Genesys ignite pledges technological revolution in Nigeria . 19 June 2019 . The Guardian . 7 December 2018.
  64. News: Akinpelu . Oluwadamilare . Drone Startup, Arone and 2 Others to Represent Nigeria at the Slush Global Impact Accelerator 2018 . 20 June 2019 . Tech Next . 4 September 2018.
  65. News: Suleiman . Musa . Arone, Gerocare, and Afagreen Selected to Represent Nigeria at the Slush Global Impact Accelerator . 20 June 2019 . Tech Hawk . 4 September 2018.
  66. News: Youdeowei . Tare . Over 1000 start-ups jostle for GenesysIGNITE's $30,000 . 19 June 2019 . Vanguard . 18 December 2017.
  67. News: Ekwealor . Victor . Everything that happened at the Genesys IGNITE South-East Startup Convergence 2017 . 19 June 2019 . Tech Point Africa . 18 December 2017.
  68. News: Asuquo . Emmanuel . Nigerian Businesses urged to embrace Digital Marketing . 20 June 2019 . Vanguard . 10 October 2014.
  69. Web site: 2022-01-14 . Oby Ezekwesili, Utomi, Otti, 77 others in Soludo's Transition Committee . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231003095527/https://newsorientng.com/oby-ezekwesili-utomi-otti-77-others-in-soludos-transition-committee/ . 3 October 2023 . 2023-09-25 . News Orient . en-US .
  70. Web site: Uko . Kazie . 2022-01-13 . Attention shifting to Anambra as Soludo era beckons with 80-member TC – Reliable Source NG . 2023-09-24 . en-US.
  71. Book: FAJOLU . TAIWO . Technology Disruption: To Wrestle or To Unleash: An African Response to a Global Perspective and Demand for New Creative Enterprise and Innovative Technology . JR . CHUKWUEMEKA AGBATA . English.
  72. Web site: 2020-02-27 . Taiwo Fajolu, CFA unveils highly needed book on Tech Disruption today . 2023-09-25 . Business Hilights . en-US.
  73. Book: Jnr, Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata . Towards A Smaller World - How the World Transits to Our Palms . 2013-12-07 . Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata, Jnr . English.
  74. News: Nkem-Gbemudu . Ifeoma . 4 April 2016 . Mary Uduma, others awarded at 2016 NiRA awards ceremony . Tech City . 20 June 2019.
  75. Web site: 4 April 2016 . Nigeria Targets South Africa's One Million Internet Domain Names .
  76. News: Comms Week . 26 March 2015 . Nigerian Top Executives Honour CFA . Nigerian Communications Week . 20 June 2019.
  77. News: Anonymous . 27 March 2015 . IT & Software Industry 2015: CFA bags another award of excellence . IT Realms . 20 June 2019.
  78. News: Olapoju . Kolapo . 16 March 2015 . The class of 2015: Nigeria's 100 most innovative persons in Technology . YNaija.com . 20 June 2019.
  79. News: Anonymous . 4 March 2015 . YNaija honours CFA, 99 others for being innovative in technology space . IT Realms . 20 June 2019.

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