www.thesparkng.com The Spark | Ignite/Connect/Achieve Dr. Emmanuel Owobu Contributors is a medical doctor, social entrepreneur and mobile health enthusiast with passion in public health, research, ehealth and ICT4D. He is particularly interested in solving social problems in communities using ICT, ranging from healthcare to access to education and finances. A lover of new technologies and innovative trends as well as always seeking to improve skills with every project done. Simi Olusola is the founding Executive Director of Aspilos Foundation. She has been working in the not for profit sector for over 8 years with a focus on education, secure livelihoods and governance as it concerns young people. She has over 4 years of experience working as a consultant. She is a lifelong volunteer with a passion for societal development. 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