Chika Nwobi

Chika Nwobi (born August 31, 1978), is a Nigerian entrepreneur, investor, and company builder operating in the Technology sector. He is on the board of directors of Unilever, a partner at Rise Capital, and the CEO and Founder of L5Lab, a holding company focused on incubation, growth capital, and seed investments. He is credited as the leading co-founder and former Group CEO of MTech Communications PLC, Nigeria's first mobile technology firm and the pioneer of value-added services in the country.

He is also the founding director of the Wireless Application Service Providers’ Association of Nigeria (WASPAN), established to prioritize the development and use of local ICT content, including the use of local software and hardware in the country.

He was awarded Young Person of the Year 2008 by The Future Awards. In 2018, he was selected as one of the People of African Descent as part of the United Nations General Assembly's Global Top 100 Under 40.

Nwobi enrolled in East Tennessee State University in 1996, where he graduated with honors and received a BSc in Computer Science and a BA in Economics. From 2009-2010, he enrolled in a joint executive MBA program at Tsinghua University and INSEAD, taking courses in Corporate Finance, Financial Accounting, and Corporate Strategy.

He is presently enrolled in a MS course in Software Engineering at the University of Oxford.

Nwobi enrolled in East Tennessee State University in 1996, where he graduated with honors and received a BSc in Computer ScienceComputer Science and a BA in Economics. From 2009-2010, he enrolled in a joint executive MBA program at Tsinghua University and INSEAD, taking courses in Corporate Finance, Financial Accounting, and Corporate Strategy.

At 22 years old, he received $300,000 in seed capital and gathered a group of 10 graduates from Obafemi Awolowo University to found MTech Communications PLC. He led MTech to becoming the leading mobile content company in Africa, serving clients such as MTN, GLO, Zain, Vigrin Nigeria, Pepsi, Nigerian Breweries, and Nokia with operations in Ghana, Kenya, TanzaniaTanzania, Uganda, and Ivory Coast. In response to his impact on the telecommunications industry, Jason Njoku claimed, "Chika is the god of this whole thing (Nigerian mobile and internet business).”

Chika Nonso Nwobi was born on August 31, 1978 in LagosLagos, Nigeria to an entrepreneur, Eric Nwobi, and a civil servant, Edna Nwobi. His father is the founder of Tranex Plc (formerly Choice Courier), one of Nigeria's earliest courier companies. His mother transitioned into entrepreneurship after a successful career as a public servant.

Chika Nwobi (born August 31, 1978), is a Nigerian entrepreneur, investor, and company builder operating in the Technology sector. He is on the board of directors of UnileverUnilever, a partner at Rise Capital, and the CEO and Founder of L5Lab, a holding company focused on incubation, growth capital, and seed investments. He is credited as the leading co-founder and former Group CEO of MTech Communications PLC, Nigeria's first mobile technology firm and the pioneer of value-added services in the country.

At 22 years old, he received $300,000 in seed capital and gathered a group of 10 graduates from Obafemi Awolowo University to found MTech Communications PLC. He led MTech to becoming the leading mobile content company in Africa, serving clients such as MTN, GLO, Zain, Vigrin Nigeria, Pepsi, Nigerian Breweries, and Nokia with operations in Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, UgandaUganda, and Ivory Coast. In response to his impact on the telecommunications industry, Jason Njoku claimed, "Chika is the god of this whole thing (Nigerian mobile and internet business).”

MTech was listed on the Nigerian Stock ExchangeNigerian Stock Exchange in 2008, becoming the first value-added services company to be listed on the exchange. He left the company in 2013 and in 2017, it was delisted.

At 22 years old, he received $300,000 in seed capital and gathered a group of 10 graduates from Obafemi Awolowo UniversityObafemi Awolowo University to found MTech Communications PLC. He led MTech to becoming the leading mobile content company in Africa, serving clients such as MTN, GLO, Zain, Vigrin Nigeria, Pepsi, Nigerian Breweries, and Nokia with operations in Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Ivory Coast. In response to his impact on the telecommunications industry, Jason Njoku claimed, "Chika is the god of this whole thing (Nigerian mobile and internet business).”

At 22 years old, he received $300,000 in seed capital and gathered a group of 10 graduates from Obafemi Awolowo University to found MTech Communications PLC. He led MTech to becoming the leading mobile content company in Africa, serving clients such as MTN, GLO, Zain, Vigrin Nigeria, Pepsi, Nigerian Breweries, and Nokia with operations in Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Ivory Coast. In response to his impact on the telecommunications industry, Jason NjokuJason Njoku claimed, "Chika is the god of this whole thing (Nigerian mobile and internet business).”

Nwobi enrolled in East Tennessee State UniversityEast Tennessee State University in 1996, where he graduated with honors and received a BSc in Computer Science and a BA in Economics. From 2009-2010, he enrolled in a joint executive MBA program at Tsinghua University and INSEAD, taking courses in Corporate Finance, Financial Accounting, and Corporate Strategy.

At 22 years old, he received $300,000 in seed capital and gathered a group of 10 graduates from Obafemi Awolowo University to found MTech Communications PLC. He led MTech to becoming the leading mobile content company in AfricaAfrica, serving clients such as MTN, GLO, Zain, Vigrin Nigeria, Pepsi, Nigerian Breweries, and Nokia with operations in Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Ivory Coast. In response to his impact on the telecommunications industry, Jason Njoku claimed, "Chika is the god of this whole thing (Nigerian mobile and internet business).”

He grew up in Lagos where he attended the prestigious Corona Primary School in Gbagada, Lagos Nigeria from 1983-1988. He attended junior secondary school at Model College in Badore Lagos, Nigeria from 1989-1992 and senior secondary school at Atlantic Hall from 1992 - 1994. In 1996, he completed his A levels at St. Augustines School in LondonLondon, United Kingdom.

At 22 years old, he received $300,000 in seed capital and gathered a group of 10 graduates from Obafemi Awolowo University to found MTech Communications PLC. He led MTech to becoming the leading mobile content company in Africa, serving clients such as MTN, GLO, Zain, Vigrin Nigeria, Pepsi, Nigerian Breweries, and Nokia with operations in Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Ivory CoastIvory Coast. In response to his impact on the telecommunications industry, Jason Njoku claimed, "Chika is the god of this whole thing (Nigerian mobile and internet business).”

At 22 years old, he received $300,000 in seed capital and gathered a group of 10 graduates from Obafemi Awolowo University to found MTech Communications PLC. He led MTech to becoming the leading mobile content company in Africa, serving clients such as MTN, GLO, Zain, Vigrin Nigeria, Pepsi, Nigerian Breweries, and NokiaNokia with operations in Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Ivory Coast. In response to his impact on the telecommunications industry, Jason Njoku claimed, "Chika is the god of this whole thing (Nigerian mobile and internet business).”

Chika Nwobi (born August 31, 1978), is a Nigerian entrepreneur, investor, and company builder operating in the Technology sector. He is on the board of directors of Unilever, a partner at Rise Capital, and the CEO and Founder of L5Lab, a holding company focused on incubation, growth capital, and seed investments. He is credited as the leading co-founder and former Group CEO of MTech Communications PLC, Nigeria's first mobile technologymobile technology firm and the pioneer of value-added services in the country.

At 22 years old, he received $300,000 in seed capital and gathered a group of 10 graduates from Obafemi Awolowo University to found MTech Communications PLC. He led MTech to becoming the leading mobile content company in Africa, serving clients such as MTN, GLO, Zain, Vigrin Nigeria, Pepsi, Nigerian Breweries, and Nokia with operations in Ghana, KenyaKenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Ivory Coast. In response to his impact on the telecommunications industry, Jason Njoku claimed, "Chika is the god of this whole thing (Nigerian mobile and internet business).”

Nwobi enrolled in East Tennessee State University in 1996, where he graduated with honors and received a BSc in Computer Science and a BA in Economics. From 2009-2010, he enrolled in a joint executive MBA program at Tsinghua UniversityTsinghua University and INSEAD, taking courses in Corporate Finance, Financial Accounting, and Corporate Strategy.

At the same time, the period of military rule was coming to a close in Nigeria and democratic governance was about to take shape. In 2000, he moved back to Nigeria after hearing about the new development of telecommunications in Nigeria from former President Olusegun ObasanjoOlusegun Obasanjo. He described his decision to move back to Nigeria as an uncommon practice at the time, but explained that he was inspired by a family friend, Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli, after she decided to move back to take an executive role at the FATE Foundation.

Nwobi enrolled in East Tennessee State University in 1996, where he graduated with honors and received a BSc in Computer Science and a BA in EconomicsEconomics. From 2009-2010, he enrolled in a joint executive MBA program at Tsinghua University and INSEAD, taking courses in Corporate Finance, Financial Accounting, and Corporate Strategy.

Chika Nwobi (born August 31, 1978), is a Nigerian entrepreneur, investor, and company builder operating in the Technology sector. He is on the board of directors of Unilever, a partner at Rise CapitalRise Capital, and the CEO and Founder of L5Lab, a holding company focused on incubation, growth capital, and seed investments. He is credited as the leading co-founder and former Group CEO of MTech Communications PLC, Nigeria's first mobile technology firm and the pioneer of value-added services in the country.