Review of 2024

Building AI solutions for Africa requires more than just technical expertise - it demands persistence, vision, and a deep understanding of local challenges.

2024 proved that combining technical innovation with practical solutions can drive real change in African markets. As we advanced our work on identity verification systems, each challenge reinforced why local context matters in AI development.

Key milestones that shaped our impact:

• Won 2024 MBB Grant Award (2x winner) for Ojumi platform

• Promoted to Head of AI at Gamol Studio

• Began MSc in Electrical/Electronics Engineering at University of Lagos

• Led development of AI-powered identity verification solutions

Most impactful developments:

"Ojumi AI-Powered Identity Verification"

Designed to address fragmented identity systems and expand financial inclusion across Africa

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"Advancing AI Research in African Markets"

How local context shapes effective AI solutions

"Technical Innovation Meets Market Need"

Building identity verification systems that work for African realities

The parallel tracks of technical leadership and continued education have strengthened our ability to develop solutions that truly serve African markets. Every challenge in identity verification has reinforced why understanding local context matters as much as technical capability.

Looking ahead to 2025: We're focused on expanding Ojumi's impact while deepening our technical expertise through graduate studies in control systems. The intersection of AI innovation and practical market needs remains our north star.

To every innovator working to solve real challenges in African markets: technical excellence matters, but understanding local context transforms good solutions into transformative ones.

Electric Drives

For my masters thesis, I am working on control of electric drives. Electric drives powers electric vehicles, modern robotics and gadgets. Ongoing research are to reduce power consumption, heat disspation and size of these systems so effective control can be achieved at high reliability and efficiency. With existing controllers, we could develop algorithms that can help us achieve dextrity with machines. Electric drives helps us achieve precision in control at the hardware level. Next, we can integrate AI or mobile apps for monitoring and customised agent control.

Research 2025

Everything on my plate is machine learning research. To march means to move so I will be moving with wisdom into the realm of research for coming months. I hope to convert some of my works into publications and have fun in the process. I revisited my statement of purpose and also conceptualised some research proposals for my postgraduate work. I also learnt how to use latex and how to draft research proposals. The goal is to rekindle my dream to become a world class researcher.

Induction Machine Simulation

Induction Machines are quite useful in industrial designs because of their variable speed control and applity for easy configuration.

Becoming a MATLAB Student Ambassador

It is indeed an honor to share that I am now the MATLAB student ambassador for the University of Lagos. My role is to organise programs and events that helps grow the adoption of the MATLAB software on campus. I will also be undergoing some inhouse training under the tootalage of the engineers at MathWorks. MATLAB student ambassadors are important links between MathWorks and the University of Lagos. Ambassadors inform students about the availability of MATLAB and Simulink on campus and showcase the products’ functionality—all while earning money. Millions of engineers and scientists rely on MATLAB and Simulink in a wide range of applications and industries. I am now part of the global MATLAB community and will gain essential professional experience by working with a leading technical computing software company while still in school.

Finite Element Analysis for DFIG

Finite element analysis (FEA) is the process of predicting an object’s behavior based on calculations made with the finite element method (FEM). While FEM is a mathematical technique, FEA is the interpretation of the results FEM provides. FEA gives engineers insights into complex systems and structures, helping them make more informed design decisions.

CrealityXR

Crealityxr is an ai powered XR technology aimed at resolving bank complains through automating customer service interactions with AR and AI. This idea came from the ARVR hackerton organised by meta, arvrafrica and imisi3D in Lagos Nigeria from Dec2 to Dec 4 of 2022. Our team didn't win but we are glad for the opportunity to show what we can build with XR tech in a short timed hacker-ton.

1st Ambassador for MathWorks in Nigeria

Earlier this week, I was introduced as the first ever ambassador MathWorks will be having from Nigeria during our global ambassadorship meeting. As I relect on this, the lesson is - we have what it takes to be world class in us. We have to continue to believe in ourselves and strive for the best. The true competition isn't in Nigeria or our immediate environment. It is in us becoming world class and not giving up on ourselves. Anything we do, we have to be able to compete at the world level by striving to get better at all times.

Unbanked

Unbanked is an ai powered credit scorimg software. I am developing a universal credit scoring system using reinforcement learning and machine learning. With this credit score, money can be borrowed with guatantee of repayment.. Hala funding still needs guarantee that the cost price will be refunded. We used NIN x BVN x Phone No - in creating a unbanked account. Base on algorithm, we score each accounts from 0 to 1000. 0 - 200 - auzla 201 - 400 - alpha 401 - 600 - baller 601 - 800 - oganla 801 - 1000 - odoogwu

Conveyor Belt Simulation Control

In this simulation, I showed how the conveyor belt for Dangote Cement Factory can be modelled for effective control using matlab and simulink.

AI Grant 2024

I am happy to announce the recipient of an AI grant for project Ojumi. This award makes me a two times MBB grant winner. All praises to God and those who truly believe in us towards building ai driven solutions in Africa. To the organisers, I am truly greatful for this award.

Review of 2024

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