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GoDoHub Announces Advisory Board Members, Welcomes New Executive Director
GoDo Hub on Monday announced its Advisory Board Members that would pilot its drive to building next generation of African Innovators.
This group of outstanding personalities bring with them insights and a wealth of experience needed to drive GoDo Hub to new heights as well as help it to explore more opportunities as we all work building the Africa of our dreams.
Meet the Board Members
FatumataSoukouna Coker–Board Chair: Fatumata is an entrepreneurial business builder, turn-around specialist, and senior technology executive with over 20 years of global strategy, operational, organizational management and strategic marketing originally anchored in the USA.
She holds several Pan African roles working with multi-national and African businesses, engaging partnerships across multiple geographies to achieve business transformation through technology.
Cameron R. Law: Cameron Law is a Sacramento native who brings his vast experience in social ventures, venture capital, and management consulting to the Carlsen Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship as the Executive Director.
Cameron is highly active in the innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem where he serves as the coordinator of the iHub network, an organizer for a community economic development program, 1 Million Cups, where he works to empower and elevate Sacramento entrepreneurs growing a supportive ecosystem for innovation.
Most recently he was selected to serve as the Sacramento organizer for Global Entrepreneurship Week by leadership at the Global Entrepreneurship Network. He serves on the leadership team and board of FourthWave.io which is an accelerator for women-led tech businesses.
Julio Dibwe MUPEMBA: Julio is an enthusiastic advocate of startups and digital technology. He was the coordinator of the program I&P Acceleration Technologies. He holds a master’s degree in Finance from the Kedge Business School.
Not only that, but he also spent five years in consulting firms (E&Y and KPMG) before becoming an independent consultant on financial issues for startups, micro and small businesses, particularly in Africa.
Julio is also a member of France Invest’s Africa group, of the SenStartup investment committee, and has had the opportunity to personally invest in several African startups.
LavinaRamkissoon: LavinaRamkissoon is a future technology lover, yoga practitioner, an implementer, trend influencer, strategist, LinkedIn connector, a keynote speaker, mum, partial artist, dancer come writer, technologist and an AI ethics mentor, who speaks worldwide about her love for humanity, technology, economics and businesses. Featured in world summit AI, Inspired AI, Africa AI accelerator, Fem-In-Tech and WAI summit.
Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata Jnr. “CFA”: CFA wears multiple hats which are all focused on launching and supporting technology startups on the African continent.
He is a Partner at Pacer Venture; Co-founder of GoDo Hub and Founder Institute’s Regional Director for Africa.
For more than a decade, CFA has actively promoted the African tech ecosystem through his multi-award-winning media platforms including techbuild.africa, Tech Trends on Channels Television and ICT Clinic column in the Punch newspapers.
Currently, he serves as a Director of the Innovation Support Network (ISN) Hub, a network of over 100 innovation and technology hubs across Nigeria; as well as the Treasurer of the Nigerian Internet Registration Association (NIRA), managers of Nigeria’s .ng domain.
In the same vein, Godohub.org equally welcomes Grace Oluchi as the organisation’s new Executive Director.
She will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies that will bring GoDo Hub closer to its goal of actively contributing to an equal, inclusive, and sustainable Africa. She will also be responsible for team leadership and general management responsibilities.
She joins GoDo Hub from Centre d’Innovation de Lubumbashi (Cinolu), a tech and innovation hub in the democratic republic of Congo, where she led various projects and programs which contributed to the advancement of tech and entrepreneurship not only in DR Congo but Francophone Africa. It was there Grace Oluchi served as Hub Manager.
In 2016, she led a skill development program in Cameroon which focused on providing skills enhancement to young graduates to increase their employability.
In 2019, she managed the first international tech event in Lubumbashi sponsored by GIZ organized in partnership with an organization like Kinshasa digital.
During her successful tenure at Centre d’Innovation de Lubumbashi (Cinolu), she developed and led programs like Femmes360 which empowered over 5000 entrepreneurs across 25 Francophone African countries.
In 2021, Cinolu partnered with eskils4Girls and the equals digital skills fund to train over 1000 girls in DR Congo in various digital literacy programs.
Grace comes in with 9 years of experience in francophone Africa working principally in DR Congo and Cameroon.
She has created projects and programs that have enabled her to have impact and experiences across the central, north, east, and west francophone African ecosystem.
She worked in some capacities where she was part of the team that created the first ACCA school in DR Congo and in under 12 months was able to start training more than 70 finance professionals. GraceOluchi has a B.Sc. in Banking and Finance and MBA in Business Management.
Godohub.org is a creative, innovative, and tech-centric hub with the goal of actively participating and contributing to the growth and development of an equal, inclusive, and sustainable Africa. Godo Hub is a member of isnhubs.org.ng.
In the true spirit of the festive season, Globacom has introduced “Glo Take a Guess,” a new value-added service designed to entertain, engage, and reward subscribers across Nigeria.
The interactive trivia game lets customers test their knowledge of everyday topics and lifestyle trends for a chance to win airtime, data, and exciting cash prizes.
According to Globacom, subscribers can join the fun by dialing 209992# and choosing from daily, weekly, or monthly plans. Once subscribed, they’ll receive an SMS confirmation with a link to play.
“Participants stand a chance to win fantastic rewards, including airtime, data, and cash prizes, when they answer trivia questions correctly,” the company explained. “It’s a fun and rewarding experience for everyone.”
Subscription costs ₦100 per day, ₦300 per week, or ₦500 per month — with corresponding rewards of ₦10,000 daily, ₦100,000 weekly, and up to ₦1 million monthly. The more subscribers play, the greater their chances of winning.
Globacom added that “Glo Take a Guess” is more than just a game — it’s a lighthearted way to stay entertained and earn rewards while easing the pressures of rising living costs.
It was a display of brilliance and composure as young Nigerians, aged 9 to 15, showcased their spelling prowess in the Enugu regional final of the MTN mPulse Spelling Bee on Saturday, November 1, 2025, held at the International Conference Centre, Enugu. After an electrifying one-hour showdown among 20 contestants, seven young spellers earned the right to compete in the grand finale in Lagos.
These excited champions, Nelson Ede Chidubem, Praise Ihionu, Emeka Nwaokocha Samuel, Treasure Oyibosu, Michelle Atanu Ufedo, Munachimso Onyemaechi, and Oyingba Douglas-Naingba, have been presented with their tags for the grand finale and will advance to Lagos, where they will join other regional winners to contend for the national title.
As part of the event, gift vouchers were presented to children and parents through questions and answers, adding a festive touch to the competition.
In his remarks, Honourable Emeka Nelson Nwagbo, Senior Special Adviser on Youth Mobilisation, Enugu West, said, “This initiative has not only encouraged academic excellence but also inspired our young leaders to pursue knowledge with confidence and pride. To the organisers, teachers, parents, and participants, thank you for making this event a success. Your dedication and support have truly made today memorable.
Once again, we say a big thank you to MTN Nigeria. We are happy that the brand is working in line with the vision of the Governor concerning smart schools. We look forward to more collaborations that will continue to empower our kids and youths,” he concluded.
Honourable Paul Ogbewe Okechukwu, Senior Special Adviser to the Governor on Youth Mobilisation, Enugu East, also commended MTN for fostering literacy and healthy competition among teens, and for hosting the first physical regional finals in Enugu.
Addressing the participants, Temilolu Salako, Senior Manager, Segment Marketing, Youth, Women, & Teen, MTN Nigeria, said, “At MTN, we believe in the power of connectivity and technology to transform lives and build a brighter future for everyone. My team and I are here to inspire, support, and guide you on your journey to success. Together, we can achieve great things and make a lasting impact.”
With the seven winners from the Enugu regional final now advancing to the grand finale in Lagos, attention shifts to the next rounds of the MTN mPulse Spelling Bee regional finals, scheduled to hold in Abuja on November 8 and Ibadan on November 15, 2025.
Telecommunications giant, Globacom, has launched an exciting new lottery service — Glo Play Up — designed to blend fun, anticipation, and the prospect of life-changing rewards for its subscribers.
Glo Play Up offers Nigerians a simple yet thrilling opportunity to turn small predictions into multi-million-naira wins. The game invites subscribers to pick a lucky number between 1 and 9 for a chance to strike gold.
To participate, Glo customers simply dial *400# or send their chosen number via SMS to 400. Each entry costs just ₦100, and players can either subscribe daily or play on demand — whenever inspiration strikes.
In a statement issued in Lagos, Globacom described the initiative as more than just a game of chance, but a celebration of hope and possibility.
“We understand the optimism and adventurous spirit of Nigerians,” the company explained. “People love to dream, play, and believe in the power of that one big win. Glo Play Up makes that dream more attainable — it’s easy to play, affordable, and truly rewarding.”
Every Friday at 4 p.m., a weekly draw will take place at Glo’s Head Office, where ten lucky subscribers will each receive ₦1 million. In addition, a grand prize winner will be announced monthly, walking away with an impressive ₦10 million. Winners will be hosted at their nearest Glo Regional Office, and all cash prizes will be credited directly into their MoneyMaster Wallet accounts.
With Glo Play Up, entertainment meets empowerment — reinforcing Globacom’s commitment to innovation, connection, and customer delight. The service not only promises excitement but also the possibility of transforming lives through rewarding experiences.
For more information, visit https://www.gloworld.com/ng/glo-play-up-lottery
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