Nkemdilim Uwaje Begho F.SCGN

Nkemdilim Uwaje Begho F.SCGN

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
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  • Future Software Resources Ltd. Graphic

    Future Software Resources Ltd.

    Victoria-Island, Lagos, Nigeria

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    Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

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    Lagos State, Nigeria

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    Lagos, Nigeria

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    Nigeria

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    Lagos, Nigeria

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    Lagos, Nigeria

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    Lagos, Nigeria

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    Munich Area, Germany

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    Ikoy, Lagos, Nigeria

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    Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos

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    Victoria-Island, Lagos

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    Munich Area, Germany

Education

  • Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München Graphic

    Ludwig-Maximilians Universität München

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    Activities and Societies: Ada Lovelace Mentoring programme

    Bioinformatics, Databasing, Datamining, Programming, Algorithms, Software Development,
    Biochemistry, Biology

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    The AI Strategy and Implementation programme is designed to help board members and senior executives navigate the fast-evolving world of artificial intelligence and align AI initiatives with enterprise strategy.
    Participants explore practical approaches to embedding AI across the value chain, enabling innovation and competitive advantage while addressing ethical, regulatory and operational challenges.
    Through real-world case studies and simulations, participants learn how to evaluate AI…

    The AI Strategy and Implementation programme is designed to help board members and senior executives navigate the fast-evolving world of artificial intelligence and align AI initiatives with enterprise strategy.
    Participants explore practical approaches to embedding AI across the value chain, enabling innovation and competitive advantage while addressing ethical, regulatory and operational challenges.
    Through real-world case studies and simulations, participants learn how to evaluate AI readiness, develop governance frameworks, and lead transformation in data-driven environments.

    Core focus areas include:
    • AI strategy development and execution
    • Data governance and enterprise readiness
    • AI governance, ethics, and risk
    • Innovation acceleration through AI
    • Organisational design and capability building

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    A tailored programme equipping board directors to understand and engage diverse stakeholder groups—from regulators and investors to employees and non-governmental organisations. Through real-world scenarios and collaborative workshops, participants acquire strategies to map stakeholder interests and integrate them into board-level decision-making.

    Core focus areas include:
    • Stakeholder identification and prioritisation
    • Building aligned purpose and value models
    • Integrating…

    A tailored programme equipping board directors to understand and engage diverse stakeholder groups—from regulators and investors to employees and non-governmental organisations. Through real-world scenarios and collaborative workshops, participants acquire strategies to map stakeholder interests and integrate them into board-level decision-making.

    Core focus areas include:
    • Stakeholder identification and prioritisation
    • Building aligned purpose and value models
    • Integrating non-market strategies (policy, reputation, community)
    • Scenario planning and escalation protocols
    • Board-level engagement and communication frameworks

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    The Finance for Boards programme from IMD is designed to equip board members with the financial acumen needed to effectively oversee complex financial decisions in today’s fast-paced business environment. It blends rigorous theory with hands-on exercises and real‑world case studies from global organisations.

    Participants gain clarity on interpreting financial statements, capital management, and risk oversight, helping them to challenge assumptions, engage constructively with CFOs and…

    The Finance for Boards programme from IMD is designed to equip board members with the financial acumen needed to effectively oversee complex financial decisions in today’s fast-paced business environment. It blends rigorous theory with hands-on exercises and real‑world case studies from global organisations.

    Participants gain clarity on interpreting financial statements, capital management, and risk oversight, helping them to challenge assumptions, engage constructively with CFOs and auditors, and safeguard enterprise value through informed board-level decisions.

    Core focus areas include:
    • In‑depth analysis of balance sheets, cash flow statements, and P&L
    • Strategic thinking around mergers, acquisitions, and capital structures
    • Frameworks for overseeing financial and enterprise risk
    • Enhancing audit committee performance and governance control
    • Effective board‑CFO‑auditor communication and reporting structures

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    The Risk for Boards programme at IMD is tailored to help directors identify, evaluate, and govern complex and emerging risks in a rapidly changing global environment. Through interactive workshops and real-world board case studies, participants sharpen their ability to anticipate and respond proactively to risk exposures.

    Directors learn to frame enterprise risk holistically—balancing strategic, operational, financial, cyber, and ESG dimensions—while integrating risk oversight into…

    The Risk for Boards programme at IMD is tailored to help directors identify, evaluate, and govern complex and emerging risks in a rapidly changing global environment. Through interactive workshops and real-world board case studies, participants sharpen their ability to anticipate and respond proactively to risk exposures.

    Directors learn to frame enterprise risk holistically—balancing strategic, operational, financial, cyber, and ESG dimensions—while integrating risk oversight into broader board governance and decision-making frameworks.

    Core focus areas include:
    • Risk identification, assessment, and prioritisation
    • Enterprise risk frameworks and board-level oversight
    • Cybersecurity and data privacy risk governance
    • Crisis preparedness and business resilience planning
    • Risk culture, communication, and stakeholder trust

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    The High Performance Boards Program is focused on exploring the best practices in board governance and enhancing board effectiveness.

    Inspired by the latest research and drawing on more than 40 years of board education experience, IMD’s High Performance Boards is an essential board member training for issues related to supervisory board performance and effectiveness.

    Together with peer board members and prominent chairpersons from around the world, participants learn about…

    The High Performance Boards Program is focused on exploring the best practices in board governance and enhancing board effectiveness.

    Inspired by the latest research and drawing on more than 40 years of board education experience, IMD’s High Performance Boards is an essential board member training for issues related to supervisory board performance and effectiveness.

    Together with peer board members and prominent chairpersons from around the world, participants learn about successes and failures and explore best practices in depth. As well as identifying the strategies, structures and processes that make boards the driving force behind their company’s success.

    Core focus areas include

    Boardroom dynamics
    Risk Management
    Succession planning
    Crisis Management
    Stakeholder Engagement
    ESG
    D&I

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    The course is focused on how to create sustainable value whether you are competing as, with, or against digital platforms.

    - Develop strategies for creating, managing, or engaging with digital platforms
    - Understand the core fundamentals of how to launch & maintain a platform business
    - Troubleshoot problems associated with developing, overseeing, or interacting with a platform business
    - Identify the critical factors that cause a platform business to succeed or fail
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    The course is focused on how to create sustainable value whether you are competing as, with, or against digital platforms.

    - Develop strategies for creating, managing, or engaging with digital platforms
    - Understand the core fundamentals of how to launch & maintain a platform business
    - Troubleshoot problems associated with developing, overseeing, or interacting with a platform business
    - Identify the critical factors that cause a platform business to succeed or fail
    - Recognize social & ethical responsibilities that come with creating or leveraging a platform business
    - Address governance issues, such as what you allow consumers to do with your platform
    - Understand the influence of data privacy laws, antitrust, & other regulations
    - Maximize value for your business by interacting with the right platforms
    - Manage challenges associated with belonging to or building, owning, or operating a platform
    - Explore options for responding to platform competitors

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    This intensive training equips directors with a comprehensive understanding of their legal, ethical, and fiduciary obligations.
    Participants explore case law, governance codes, and best practices to ensure full compliance and accountability in the boardroom.
    Designed for executive and non-executive directors, the course provides clarity on director liabilities, stakeholder management, and responsible leadership.

    Core focus areas include:
    • Legal duties and statutory…

    This intensive training equips directors with a comprehensive understanding of their legal, ethical, and fiduciary obligations.
    Participants explore case law, governance codes, and best practices to ensure full compliance and accountability in the boardroom.
    Designed for executive and non-executive directors, the course provides clarity on director liabilities, stakeholder management, and responsible leadership.

    Core focus areas include:
    • Legal duties and statutory responsibilities
    • Conflicts of interest and accountability
    • Director protections and indemnities
    • Shareholder engagement and governance codes
    • Board conduct and disclosure requirements

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    This foundational programme empowers non-financial board members to effectively participate in financial discussions and governance decisions.
    Through interactive sessions and boardroom case studies, participants build confidence in understanding financial language, performance indicators, and budget implications.

    Core focus areas include:
    • Fundamentals of accounting and finance
    • Profitability, liquidity, and solvency metrics
    • Financial oversight and board reporting
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    This foundational programme empowers non-financial board members to effectively participate in financial discussions and governance decisions.
    Through interactive sessions and boardroom case studies, participants build confidence in understanding financial language, performance indicators, and budget implications.

    Core focus areas include:
    • Fundamentals of accounting and finance
    • Profitability, liquidity, and solvency metrics
    • Financial oversight and board reporting
    • Budgeting and forecasting
    • Communicating with CFOs and audit teams

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    A highly interactive programme designed to deepen directors’ understanding of the social, psychological, and structural dynamics that influence effective board performance. Using facilitated peer discussions, real-world simulations, and case studies, participants explore boardroom collaboration, conflict resolution, and decision-making excellence.

    Core focus areas include:
    • Boardroom psychology and group dynamics
    • Chair–director–CEO relationships
    • Decision-making processes…

    A highly interactive programme designed to deepen directors’ understanding of the social, psychological, and structural dynamics that influence effective board performance. Using facilitated peer discussions, real-world simulations, and case studies, participants explore boardroom collaboration, conflict resolution, and decision-making excellence.

    Core focus areas include:
    • Boardroom psychology and group dynamics
    • Chair–director–CEO relationships
    • Decision-making processes and consensus building
    • Managing conflict, diversity and inclusion
    • Enhancing board effectiveness and stakeholder trust

Licenses & Certifications

  • ESG Certificate Graphic

    ESG Certificate

    TheBoardroom Africa

    Issued

  • Certified Brand Strategist

    Anneli Hanson Brand Strategy Accelerator

    Issued

  • DCE Network Engineer

    D-LINK Academy

    Issued

Volunteer Experience

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    Founding Member

    The BFC Development Foundation

    - Present 15 years 5 months

    Children

    The Bake for Change Development Foundation is an incorporated NGO that was borne out of a charity baking club, formed by four friends in June 2010.

    The idea for the club was born out of the passion for baking shared amongst its members, coupled with the desire to spread this passion to less privileged members of society and empower them at the same time.

    With the help of donors, supporters and volunteers, The Bake for Change Development Foundation has expanded its activities from…

    The Bake for Change Development Foundation is an incorporated NGO that was borne out of a charity baking club, formed by four friends in June 2010.

    The idea for the club was born out of the passion for baking shared amongst its members, coupled with the desire to spread this passion to less privileged members of society and empower them at the same time.

    With the help of donors, supporters and volunteers, The Bake for Change Development Foundation has expanded its activities from solely baking activities into commissioning projects aimed at spreading love, educating and improving the standards of the facilities that are dear to the Foundation.

    Furthermore in 2013 The Foundation was incorporated in a quest to make an even bigger impact with the help of corporate sponsors.

    The main objectives of the Foundation are:

    1. To create awareness & dialogue with citizens & stakeholders in the public & private sector with focus on the plight of less privileged children, specifically street children in Nigeria.
    2. To ensure access to educational & vocational training facilities for less privileged children.
    3. To empower less privileged children through mentorship, entrepreneurship & new experiences.
    4. To inspire independence & self-sustainability in the lives of the children we work with.

    We currently run a scholarship programme for children in Lagos State Homes that allow them to complete their education in private schools – www.educatethestate.com

    In 2015 we received an honor award & recognition from Lagos State Ministry of Youth & Social Development for the work we have done in the State in the last 5 years.

  • Facilitator

    W.TEC

    - Present 15 years 3 months

    Education

    The Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre, W.TEC, is a Nigerian non-governmental organisation working to empower girls and women socially and economically, using information and communication technologies (ICTs).

    Our work is carried out through projects and workshops, which help to build technology skills and literacy among women.

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    Ajegunle.org

    - 3 years 1 month

    Economic Empowerment

    PIN addresses this gap by providing demand-driven Information and Communication Technologies, entrepreneurship and life skills training through the Ajegunle.org project. As part of the Ajegunle.org training methodology, our graduates are connected to internships and small businesses which result in full-time engagement that improves their livelihoods and allows them to serve as role models to other youth.

Publications

  • ChemAxon's chemo-informatics toolkit integration into the Affectis Data Management System

    ChemAxon User Meeting UGM

    ChemAxon User Meeting UGM June 2007 (Budapest)
    ChemAxon's chemo-informatics toolkit integration into the Affectis Data Management System
    Nkemdilim Uwaje and Markus Panhuysen1

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    • Markus Panhuysen

  • Interrogation MS/MS search data with an pl Filter algorithm to increase protein indetification success

    Electrophoresis

    Electrophoresis 2007, May 22; 28 (12): 1867-1874.
    Interrogation MS/MS search data with an pl Filter algorithm to increase protein indetification success.
    Nkemdilim C. Uwaje, et al.

    Other authors
    • Nikola Mueller
    See publication

  • The quest for brain disorder Biomarkers,

    The Journal of Medical Investigation

    Vol 52, The Journal of Medical Investigation November 2005
    The quest for brain disorder Biomarkers, Christoph W Turck, Giuseppina Maccarrone, Eser Sayan-Ayata, Archana M Jacob, Claudia Ditzen, Helena Kronsbein, Isabel Birg, Can-Carlo Doertbudak, Katrin Haegler, Maria Lebar, Larysa Teplytska, Nik Kolb, Nkemdilim Uwaje, Richard Zollinger

    Other authors
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Projects

  • NITDA Open Standards Framework

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    Creation and development of the open standards framework for Nigeria

    Other creators

  • E-Government Interoperability Framework

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    Reasearch and Development Team, for National Information Technology Development Agency - E-Government Interoperability Framework

    Other creators
    • Chris Uwaje

Honors & Awards

  • 2025 TechEconomy Top 100

    TechEconomy

    The TechEconomy Top 100 Women Shaping the Future is an annual list that recognises 100 outstanding women who are driving transformation, innovation, and inclusive growth across Africa’s technology and business ecosystems. The initiative celebrates women who are pioneering change across sectors including digital transformation, fintech, AI, governance, sustainability, and policy.

  • 2024 BusinessDay 50 Inspiring Women

    Business Day

    The BusinessDay 50 Inspiring Women list is an annual recognition platform that celebrates 50 outstanding Nigerian women who have made significant contributions across business, leadership, governance, technology, and social impact. Curated by BusinessDay, one of Nigeria’s leading financial publications, the list honours women whose work embodies innovation, resilience, and influence in shaping Nigeria’s economic and social landscape.

  • 100 Women Creating a Better Africa

    We for Good International

    2021 ‘100 Women Creating a Better Africa’ list celebrated women making a difference across the continent. As part of the criteria for selection, each woman on the list is contributing her quota to the achievement of one or more of the 17 UN SDGs (United Nations Sustainable Development Goals) in Africa. With this initiative, WeForGood hopes to accelerate the attainment of the SDGs, while inspiring more women to push beyond the boundaries and make their mark on the continent.

    You can visit…

    2021 ‘100 Women Creating a Better Africa’ list celebrated women making a difference across the continent. As part of the criteria for selection, each woman on the list is contributing her quota to the achievement of one or more of the 17 UN SDGs (United Nations Sustainable Development Goals) in Africa. With this initiative, WeForGood hopes to accelerate the attainment of the SDGs, while inspiring more women to push beyond the boundaries and make their mark on the continent.

    You can visit www.weforgood.org to read more about these inspiring women.

  • Top 100 Leading Ladies Africa

    Leading Ladies Africa

    Leading Ladies Africa is a women-focused non-profit launched with the key aim of driving leadership for African women, promoting women’s rights in Africa, developing, and equipping African women with the skills required to take on leadership roles across Business, Governance and Corporate sectors.

    An annual release that features the top 100 Nigerian women drawn from a diverse range of backgrounds and sectors who are deliberately impacting their world and local communities through the…

    Leading Ladies Africa is a women-focused non-profit launched with the key aim of driving leadership for African women, promoting women’s rights in Africa, developing, and equipping African women with the skills required to take on leadership roles across Business, Governance and Corporate sectors.

    An annual release that features the top 100 Nigerian women drawn from a diverse range of backgrounds and sectors who are deliberately impacting their world and local communities through the power and strength of their ideas and achievements. The list contains women who are making great strides in the world of Business, Politics, Advocacy, Governance and Enterprise.

  • GAGE Special Achievement Award

    GAGE AWARDS

    The GAGE Awards is poised to be the biggest digital award in Africa, and it's aimed at celebrating individuals and organizations who have done astonishingly well in the digital space.

    The Internet in Africa has become a key force of change and development, GAGE Awards is bringing proper standard that would help measure growth, drive innovation and inspire new talents.

    Nkemdilim received the GAGE Special Achievement Award as she has distinguished herself as one of the shinning…

    The GAGE Awards is poised to be the biggest digital award in Africa, and it's aimed at celebrating individuals and organizations who have done astonishingly well in the digital space.

    The Internet in Africa has become a key force of change and development, GAGE Awards is bringing proper standard that would help measure growth, drive innovation and inspire new talents.

    Nkemdilim received the GAGE Special Achievement Award as she has distinguished herself as one of the shinning lights for women in the digital space. Her consistency and hardwork in a male dominated sector is worthy of praise.

  • 2019 Obama Africa Leader

    The Obama Foundation

    Nkemdilim Uwaje Begho is among the second cohort of Obama Foundation African Leaders, 200 rising leaders from 45 countries around the continent who will participate in a year-long leadership development program.

    The Obama Foundation Leaders: Africa program builds on the success of the 2018 inaugural class, bringing together a committed and diverse group of changemakers from across Africa. The program will gather together hundreds of emerging African leaders who display a passion for…

    Nkemdilim Uwaje Begho is among the second cohort of Obama Foundation African Leaders, 200 rising leaders from 45 countries around the continent who will participate in a year-long leadership development program.

    The Obama Foundation Leaders: Africa program builds on the success of the 2018 inaugural class, bringing together a committed and diverse group of changemakers from across Africa. The program will gather together hundreds of emerging African leaders who display a passion for working in their communities, and it will inspire, empower, and connect these participants who are ready to take bold steps in their work.

    The selected 2019 Leaders represent 45 nations across the continent and a variety of industries, from health and agriculture to technology and girls’ education. Participants were selected by the Foundation through a rigorous application process that emphasized each Leader’s focus on values-based leadership.

  • Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls Achievement Award for contribution to Nation Building

    Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls

    Nkemdilim Uwaje Begho received the Achievement Award for contribution to Nation Building from Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls.

  • 2019 Top 100 Most Influential People of African Descent

    Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) www.mipad.org

    Nkemdilim Uwaje Begho has been unveiled as one of the 2019 Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) global 100 in recognition of the positive contributions to society she has made.

    MIPAD is a unique global list that identifies, in total, 100 outstanding individuals under 40, pairing those based outside Africa in the Diaspora with their counterparts inside Africa across four categories: Politics & Governance, Business & Entrepreneurship, Media & Culture, and Humanitarian &…

    Nkemdilim Uwaje Begho has been unveiled as one of the 2019 Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) global 100 in recognition of the positive contributions to society she has made.

    MIPAD is a unique global list that identifies, in total, 100 outstanding individuals under 40, pairing those based outside Africa in the Diaspora with their counterparts inside Africa across four categories: Politics & Governance, Business & Entrepreneurship, Media & Culture, and Humanitarian & Religious.

    www.mipad.org

  • 2019 Lord’s Achievers Award

    Lord's Gin

    Nkemdilim Uwaje Begho was recognised as one of of 8 under-40 achievers, honouring her exceptional performance and accomplishments in the Technology space in Nigeria.

    The eight honorees were selected based on their achievements in their fields and how they have been able to inspire people around them for positive growth and change.

  • 2018 Top 10 Most Inspiring African Women

    GLOBAL DIGITAL WOMEN

    Nkemdilim Uwaje Begho was selected as one of 10 Most Inspiring African Women by Global Digital Women for her contribution in the African Technology space.

  • 100 Lionesses of Africa

    Lionesses of Africa

    Nkemdilim Uwaje Begho is one of 100 Lionesses of Africa - 100 extraordinary women whose example serves to motivate and inspire belief in all of us that we can pursue our personal entrepreneurial dreams and make them a reality.

  • Etisalat Prize for Innovation

    Etisalat Nigeria

    Futuresoft's i-Connect Project (www.i-connectproject.com), an ICT4D initiative focused on delivering quality education to less privileged children, is the Winner of the 2012 Etisalat Prize for Innovation.

  • National Honour Award

    National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)

    National Honour Award for outstanding service during the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for the Orientation Camp Rehabilitation (OCR) Project.

Languages

  • German

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • English

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • French

    Limited working proficiency

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