Solomon O. Rotimi, PhD is a Professor of Clinical Biochemistry, Head of the Department of Biochemistry, and Research Coordinator at the Covenant Applied Informatics and World-Bank Funded Communication African Centre of Excellence (CApIC-ACE). In addition, he is the Co-Principal Investigator for the NIH/National Cancer Institute Epidemiology and Genomics Research Program (EGRP) supported Prostate Cancer Transatlantic Consortium (CaPTC) (https://thecaptc.org), a Field Genomics Expert with the Lagos State Biobank, and a Visiting Consultant for the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment in Nigeria. His research program, primarily funded by the National Cancer Institute, Department of Defense (DoD), and World Bank, is dedicated to identifying the interplay and intersection between biological, social, and environmental determinants of cancer disparities, particularly prostate cancer among Black populations. He has led many research projects, including studies on genomic and inflammatory pathways in prostate cancer among African men, the impact of vitamin D deficiency on the biology of prostate cancer in Black cells, and the molecular impacts of environmental toxicants like aflatoxin B1 on health. His work has produced critical insights into how genomic diversity and environmental exposures interact to influence cancer incidence and progression in Black populations, providing a foundation for personalized interventions for risk stratification and improving clinical outcomes aimed at ethically diverse Black populations. He is deeply committed to advancing cancer genomics and health equity across Black populations on both sides of the Atlantic. This commitment led to establishing biorepositories across multiple African institutions under CaPTC, enabling sustainable, high-quality cancer research focused on underserved African populations. His role as Co-Chair of the Research Committee for the African Organization for Research and Training in Cancer (AORTIC) allowed him to advocate for and implement initiatives in cancer genomics training and capacity building. Recognized with awards such as the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Fellowship and the African Cancer Researchers Travel Award from the American Association for Cancer Research, his work in global health equity is both professionally and personally significant. In addition to his research contributions, he is dedicated to community and policy engagement, developing localized interventions that integrate genomic, environmental, and social determinants of health. This has led to funding support from the US Department of Defense office of the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs for the Establishment of an Inclusive Cancer Care Research Equity (iCCaRE) for Black Men Consortium (https://iccare4blackmen.org), in which he is one of the MPIs. Through his role with the Lagos State Biobank and Nigerian National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment, he contributes to genomic policy formation while supporting clinical trials and translational research that aim to increase Black representation in biomedical research. His efforts in training African scientists and healthcare professionals in cancer genomics and clinical research underscore his commitment to fostering sustainable, impactful cancer research infrastructure in Africa. Overall, Solomon Rotimi brings extensive experience in multi-disciplinary collaboration, genomic research on health disparities, and strategic leadership in cancer health equity. His dedication to reducing cancer disparities globally, with a particular focus on African and African-American communities, aligns with his personal and professional commitment to improving health outcomes for these underserved populations.

Dr. Adeyemi Adeniyi is the MD/CEO of Dealclinchers Realtors Limited, Nigeria’s number one provider of luxury homes and affordable lands. Dr. Adeyemi Adeniyi has always displayed and maintained a high-flying spirit as exemplified in his educational and career pursuits. In his super loaded bag of achievements, he has Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Ogun State University, Master’s degree in Public Administration from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Diploma in Accounting, Masters in Housing Development from the University of Lagos (In View), Lagos Business School (Pan-African University), a Honorary doctorate degree in Philosophy from Escae-Benin University, Benin Republic, etc. He is undoubtedly a man of many firsts, especially while building a career in the real estate sector at PropertyMart Investment Limited, where he was the First Head of Marketing, First Accountant, First Acquisition Manager with the MD, First Personal Assistant to the MD, First Head at PropertyMart, Fellowship Incorporated International, and First Branch Manager of PropertyMart Investment Limited in Abuja. He has delivered more than 12 Estates in Nigeria both for organizations worked for and those partnered with among whom are Tromville Properties Limited. Dr Adeyemi Adeniyi has over 14 years cognate experience in practical construction and sales, and has been privileged to have been used by God to give properties to over a thousand people.

Dr. Jummai A. Tutuwa, an Associate Professor of Industrial Biochemistry, is a distinguished scientist and the current Director General/CEO of the Federal Institute of Industrial Research, Oshodi (FIIRO) in Lagos. With a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Biochemistry from the University of Maiduguri and a Ph.D. in Food Science and Technology, she has over 30 years of experience across health, science, education, and research sectors. Her expertise includes biotechnology, food science, and medicinal plants, and she has represented Nigeria at international biotechnology events in the USA, UK, France, and other countries. Dr. Jummai has published over 45 scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals, contributing to the advancement of industrial biotechnology. She has secured both national and international research grants and received numerous awards, including “Best of all Science, Research Technology and Innovation in Nigeria.” Known for her leadership, she has introduced over 30 colleagues to the Biotechnology Society of Nigeria (BSN) and supported BSN’s initiatives. A committed scientist and community advocate, she balances her career with family life and encourages others to remain focused on achieving their goals.

Professor Clinton Aigbavboa obtained a Higher National Diploma (HND) degree in Quantity Surveying from the Federal Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State Nigeria (1998), an MTech in Construction Management (2010) and a PhD in Engineering Management (2014) from the University of Johannesburg, South Africa. He has also completed a certificate course in Good Governance in Africa from the Thabo Mbeki Africa Leadership Institute at the University of South Africa (UNISA). He recently completed an Executive Program in Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) – Sloan School of Management. During the past five years since his doctoral graduation, Prof. Aigbavboa has authored and co-authored more than 1000 accredited journal articles (ISI, IBSS, Scopus and DHET Indexed), conference papers, and book chapters. He is also the author of twenty-seven (27) research books published by Springer Nature, Emerald, Routledge and Elsevier publishers. In addition, he is also a co-author of twelve (12) edited books on the subject of the fourth industrial revolution and the construction industry development that were published by Springer Nature and Routledge publishers. He has successfully graduated over 180 Master’s students and 78 PhD students. Prof Aigbavboa is currently a visiting professor in the College of Arts, Technology and Environment, University of West of England, Bristol, UK, visiting professor in the School of Civil Engineering of the Shandong University, China, visiting professor in the Department of Civil Engineering of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, visiting professor in the Department of Quantity Surveying of the Federal University of Technology, Futa, Akure, Nigeria, and an International Visiting scholar in the Department of Architecture of the Covenant University, Nigeria.

Biodun Otunola is the founding Managing Director of Planet Projects Limited (PPL), a leading and fast-growing Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Management (EPCM) firm, where he heads a team that provides a wide range of solutions to transport problems in Nigerian, across Road & Bridges, Bus, BRT, Rail, Water Transport and Traffic Engineering, over the entire value chain of Studies, Planning, Engineering Designs, Construction and Operations & Maintenance (O&M). Biodun is an experienced engineer, transport planner and projects manager who has been involved in large scale infrastructure and public transport projects including the largest bus terminal in Africa – the Oshodi Transport Interchange Project (OTIP), Lekki Port Projects, Ogun Light Rail Projects, Lagos Strategic Transport Master Plan, Lagos Blue Line Light Rail Project, Lekki Junction Improvement Works, Lagos Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project, among others. He holds a Master’s degree from Chalmers University of Technology, Goteborg, Sweden and a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, where he graduated as the best student in Civil Engineering in 1997. Based on his experience and performance in resolving urban transport issues in cities, Biodun was invited and appointed as a Policy Affiliate member at the International Growth Centre (IGC) of the University of Oxford United Kingdom, under the cities that work project. His role as a Policy Affiliates includes, providing direction and feedback on cities that work policy papers and briefs, co-authoring cities that work case studies, policy papers and briefs, give presentations at cities that work events and workshops, expanding and leveraging on the cities that network. As a Policy Affiliate Member, Biodun has presented papers in urban transport issues in London, United Kingdom, Kampala, Uganda and Washington DC., United States of America. In 2019, he led and co-authored the IGC published article, “The BRT and the danfo: A Case Study of Lagos ‘transport reforms from 1999- 2019. IGC Cities that work Case Study” Biodun recently completed Advanced Management Program (AMP- 79) at the Wharton Business school, University of Pennsylvania United States of America. His vision is to turn Planet Projects Limited into a Pan- African Transport and Infrastructure solution company.