Victor Uche Obioma (SPMIIM)

Victor Uche Obioma (SPMIIM) has a diverse range of work experience. Currently, they are the Global Business Council Board Director for Africa at the FinTech and Blockchain Association, where they are responsible for overseeing penetration, stakeholder engagement, collaboration, and business growth in Nigeria and across Africa. Victor Uche is also an advisor at LocoNav, contributing to the company's global and in-country business growth and operations in Nigeria.

Obioma has a passion for mentoring and has served as a business mentor at Seedstars, where they supported female-owned businesses in various sectors and helped them advance to the growth stage. Victor Uche is also an ambassador for Nigeria and a member of the Committee on Entrepreneurship at the World Leader Summit, where they contribute their knowledge and expertise in SME development.

In addition, Obioma has been involved in various leadership roles at organizations such as VicFaus Integrated Solutions Limited, STARTUP AGENDA, Sport Career Company, VIEWS GROUP Co., Prosper Mentor, and Global Chamber of Business Leaders. These roles have allowed him to drive vision, strategy, and support services for MSME growth, develop international partnerships, and provide advisory services in areas such as starting a business, business growth, and negotiations.

Overall, Victor Uche Obioma (SPMIIM) has a strong background in business development, entrepreneurship, and mentoring, with a focus on driving growth and supporting MSMEs in Nigeria and across Africa.

Victor Uche Obioma's education history consists of various degrees and certifications. In 2004, they obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Economics from Imo State University, Owerri in Nigeria. In 2015, they completed a program in Leadership and Influence from the Chicago Institute of Business Management Online.

In 2018 and 2019, Victor pursued further education at the International Business Management Institute (IBMI), where they obtained a Diploma in International Business and a Mini Masters in Business Administration. In 2019, they also received a Certificate in Accounting and Finance from IBMI.

In 2021, Victor attended The School of Politics, Policy and Governance (SPPG) and obtained a Certificate in Public Leadership, Policy and Governance. Victor Uche was part of the pioneer class of that year. Additionally, in the same year, they completed a Startup Launch Pad program at Antler, focusing on business, management, marketing, and related support services.

Alongside their formal education, Victor has acquired several certifications. In 2018, they became a Senior Professional Member of the IIM Africa organization. In 2019, they obtained certifications in Design Driven Entrepreneurship, Fundamentals of Starting and Running a Business, Community Organizing for Action, and Fundamentals of Business Expansion from the Young African Leadership Initiative. In 2020, they became an Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner certified by IBM. Lastly, in 2020, they obtained a certification in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages from the British Council.