Bidemi Oke
Bidemi Oke | |
|---|---|
| Education | Obafemi Awolowo University, Lagos Business School, Strathmore Business School |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
Bidemi Oke is a Nigerian entrepreneur and founder of Flashchange Limited, a financial services company.[1][2]
He is an awardee of the Nigerian Books of Record.[3] In 2023, Bidemi was nominated by Thisday newspaper and also by Independent Nigeria in 2024 awards.[4][5]
Education
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Science from Obafemi Awolowo University. He has certifications in business leadership and management from Lagos Business School, Strathmore Business School in Kenya and London Business School.[6]
Career
Bidemi Oke pioneered a fintech platform called FlashChange for digital assets and cross-border payments.[6] [7][8] In 2020, he was selected as a member of the 101 Young African Leaders by the African Business Forum and also as part of the SME100 Africa by 25Under25.[1][9]
In 2022, after the End SARS which led to the ban of cryptocurrency in Nigeria, he initiated a mobile trading platforms and also contributed to Nigeria’s COVID-19 response through the development of the TS Module.[5][10]
In 2023, He was nominated as Young Man of the Year by Thisday newspaper for his contributions to Nigeria’s financial sector, and in 2024, the Young Humanitarian Man of the Year award by Independent Newspapers.[4][5]
He is an advocate for peace, education, and gender equality and has promoted inclusive policies and initiatives that expand access to quality education for marginalized communities, particularly girls and young women.[2][4][9]
In November 2024, Bidemi was a speaker at Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) for Startups and Business Owners,[11] Lagos Tech Fest [12] and Hard facts on Nigeria Info. He was listed on the 40 Under 40 list of Africa’s most fearless underdogs CEOs shaping the Future by Elite Africa Business.[10][13]
Awards and recognition
Bidemi Oke is an Edward Mason Fellow. In 2021, Bidemi Oke was awarded the Nigerian Books of Record[3]and in 2023 he was nominated by Thisday newspaper for his contributions to Nigeria’s financial sector, and also by Independent Nigeria in 2024, for Young Humanitarian Man of the Year award. He was nominated for Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2021 at the Success Digest Entrepreneurial Awards.[5][4][1]
References
- ^ a b c "Young Men In Focus Bidemi Oke". blueprint.ng. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
- ^ a b "Nigerias crypto future oke advocates responsible Innovation And Policy Reform". pmnewsnigeria.com. Retrieved 2021-12-13.
- ^ a b Grace, Ihesiulo (17 June 2021). "Nigerian Books OF Records Celebrating Excellence and Achievements". Daily Times. Retrieved 16 September 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Bidemi Oke Champion Of Peace Education Gender Equality". independent.ng. Retrieved 2024-10-20.
- ^ a b c d "Bidemi Oke Nigerian Fintech Trailblazer Nominated For Young Man Of The Year Award For Transforming Nigerias Financial Sector". thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
- ^ a b "In Bidemi Okes Mission To Reinvent Digital Finance". dailytimesng.com. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- ^ "Better Regulation Will Raise Nigerias Crypto Investments ceo". punchng.com. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
- ^ "Bitcoin Jumps 28 Since Trumps Win". businessday.ng. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
- ^ a b "Five Nigerian Youth Thriving In Innovation Entrepreneurship And Social Transformation". guardian.ng. Retrieved 2023-12-16.
- ^ a b "Entrepreneurial lessons From Bidemi Oke On Nigeria Infos Hard Facts". thesun.ng. Retrieved 2025-04-18.
- ^ "MSME Africa To Host Webinar With The Theme Making Smart Business And Financial Decisions". msmeafricaonline.com. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
- ^ "Flashchange Ceo Calls For Blockchain Cryptocurrency Regulatory Clarity". techeconomy.ng. Retrieved 2025-03-20.
- ^ "40 Under 40 Bidemi Okes Bold Bet On Fintech And How It Paid Off". businesselitesafrica.com. Retrieved 2023-04-13.