Enugu, Nigeria — The Enugu State Government has enlisted global business executive Napa Onwusah to help shape the future of technology and innovation in the state, appointing her to the Advisory Board of the 2026 Enugu Tech Festival (ETF).
The appointment comes as part of a broader strategic push following the inauguration of ETF’s Central Planning Committee, which combines a Local Organising Committee with an Advisory Board stacked with heavyweights from Nigeria’s tech scene and the international innovation ecosystem.
Dr. Lawrence Ezeh, Enugu’s Commissioner for Innovation, said the Advisory Board will be pivotal in “guiding ETF’s planning and execution to align with the state’s economic diversification and innovation agenda.”
For Onwusah, the role is an opportunity to connect Enugu’s emerging tech talent with the global stage. With more than two decades of leadership at Amazon Web Services, Google, Visa, Nokia, Microsoft, SAP, and Cisco, she brings a track record of turning bold ideas into high-growth ventures — particularly for non-tech founders breaking into the digital economy.
Beyond her corporate credentials, Onwusah is a sought-after international speaker, two-time author, and founder of platforms like B4B Partners, Café Napa, and the Luminary Awards, all of which champion integrity, humility, kindness, and empathy while equipping young entrepreneurs with critical skills.
Themed “Coal to Code: Energy in New Form,” ETF 2026 will run from February 24–27 and is poised to build on the success of its debut edition, which attracted more than 28,000 online participants. The festival forms a core part of Governor Peter Mbah’s vision to reposition Enugu from a coal-era economy into a technology-driven growth hub for Nigeria and beyond.
