FOUNDER/CHAIR

Larry co-founded Afrelib, an education social venture, together with his brother Joseph (supported by their parents as benefactors/patrons) with a mission to improve teaching and learning in Nigerian schools by introducing new e-learning methodologies, using mobile technologies in public and private schools.

An analytical chemist by training, (MSc, University of London), Larry is a leader in the biopharmaceutical clinical development industry, as well as an active advocate of driving access to clinical innovations and health solutions to support under served patient groups and care communities.

He founded RHIEOS Ventures, (UK) a vehicle that provides consulting, administration services, and innovative solutions and sponsors projects in education, literacy, and learning focused on Africa.

Consultant Librarian / Project Director

Dr. A.J. Alonge is a distinguished professional with over two decades of experience in education, digital technology, and business. His broad knowledge spans Library Science, Communication & Information Science, Archives and Record Management, Publishing & Copyright Studies.

Dr. Alonge is a skilled teacher and researcher affiliated with the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. Currently in the Netherlands, as an independent researcher involved in training and research across Europe and Africa on using ICT to foster innovation and sustainability.

Dr. Alonge holds a Ph.D. in Communication & Information Studies from the University of Nairobi, Kenya. He earned a Master of Publishing & Copyright Studies and a Bachelor of Library and Information Studies from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. He is a Graduate Fellow of the Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA) and a member of Nigerian Library Association (NLA) and the American Library Association (ALA)

Global Community Leader