ILF 2025 Agenda

A day of inspiring talks, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities
Opening Session
08:30 – 09:20AM

Kickoff & Connections

Arrival, Registration & Networking

Ease into the day with light refreshments and informal networking. Pick up your welcome kit and connect with fellow attendees as we set the tone for an inspiring ILF 2025.

09:20 – 09:30AM

Setting the Stage

Opening Video & Agenda Overview

Enjoy a vibrant recap of ILF 2024 through a short video, followed by a quick walk-through of the exciting sessions lined up for the today.

9:30 – 9:40AM
Atef Fawaz - Executive Director, eHealth Africa

Opening Session

Welcome Address

Hear from eHealth Africa’s Executive Director as he shares key insights and the strategic vision behind ILF 2025.

09:40 – 09:50AM
Dr. Muntaqa Umar-Sadiq - National Coordinator, NHSRII/SWAp

Opening Session

Opening Remarks – Government Perspective

A strategic address outlining Nigeria’s direction and priorities for digital health investment, with a focus on fostering cross-sector alignment and national collaboration

09:50 – 10:10AM
Honorable Dr. Yusuf Ibrahim
Kofarmata - Commissioner
for Science Technology and
Innovation, Kano State

Opening Session

Goodwill Messages

A brief but powerful message offering regional perspectives on innovation and development.

10:20 – 10:30AM
Ota Akhigbe - Director, Partnerships and Programs, eHealth Africa

Opening Session

ILF 2025 Theme Narrative

Dive into the core of this year’s theme with Ota Akhigbe, as she outlines the day’s objectives and how local investment is driving meaningful change.

Keynote Segment
10:30 – 10:50AM
Dr. Mories Atoki,
CEO, ABC Health

Keynote

From Local Insight to Global Impact

An inspiring keynote on how digital health networks are transforming public health outcomes at scale, showcasing Africa’s potential to lead in innovation and collaboration.

10:50 – 11:10AM
Dr. Francis Ohanyido,
Founding Director General -
The West African Institute of Public Health (WAIPH) / President Emeritus of the Academy of Public Health

Spotlight Presentation

Innovating Access to Primary Care

A compelling case study on delivering integrated, tech-enabled primary healthcare to underserved populations, framed with an investor’s lens on unlocking local capital for national impact.

11:10 - 11:30AM
Ms. Audrey Odogu, Senior Business Development Manager, eHealth Africa (Moderator)

Fireside Q&A

Fireside Q&A with Keynote Speakers

An interactive Q&A that expands on Keynote, Spotlight themes and audience perspectives.

Dr. Mories Atoki, Chief Executive Officer, ABC Health
Dr. Francis Ohanyido, Founding Director-General.The West African Institute of Public Health (WAIPH) / President\Emeritus of the Academy of Public Health
11:30 - 12:00AM
All participants

Break

Tea/Coffee Break & Innovation Showcase Walkthrough

Take a refreshment break while exploring a walkthrough of cutting-edge digital health tools and innovations on display.

Panels & Presentations
12:00 - 12:30PM
Dr. David Akpan, Deputy Director Programs and Partnership (DDPP) eHealth Africa (Moderator)

Panel Discussion I

Investing in Health, Investing in Communities

Dialogue on building a thriving digital health ecosystem through local investment and partnerships.

Ms. Ota Akhigbe, Director of Partnerships and Programs - eHealth Africa
Ms. Lauretta Akin-John, Vaccines Program - CHAI Nigeria
Dr. Amina Mohammed Baloni, Former Commissioner of Health, Kaduna State
Mr. Oluwaleke Jegede, Principal Solina Center for International Development and Research (SCIDaR)
Dr. Gafar Alawode, CEO, Development Governance International (DGI Consult)
Mr. Akinyemi Atobatele, Principal Partner Africa Hub for Innovation and Development
12:30 - 12:40PM
Mary Edoro - Chief of Staff/Head of Strategy, Bella Naija

Presentation

Shaping Narratives, Shifting Outcomes:
Insights from a successful awareness campaign on adolescent girls’ and young women’s health—where storytelling meets strategy.

12:40 - 1.10PM
Bondi Bilala - Gender Desk Officer, Financial Inclusion Delivery Unit, Central Bank of Nigeria (Moderator)

Panel Discussion II

Advancing SRHR for Girls and Women in Nigeria

A powerful panel on the role of digital tools and innovative financing models in expanding access to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR).

Ms. Rhoda Robinson, Executive Director - Hacey
Dr. Jonathan Dangana, Public Health Lecturer - Babcock University
Mr. Charles Usie, CEO - Plan International Nigeria
Dr. Kemi Dasilva-Ibru, Founder Women At Risk International Foundation (WARIF)
Presentations
1.10 - 1:30PM
Dr. Ifunanya Ilodibe,
CEO, eHA Clinics

Presentation I

Bridging the Gap

A case study on how tech-powered primary care is extending quality healthcare to underserved communities.

1.30 - 1:50PM
Mr. Abdulhamid Yahaya,
Deputy Director, Global Health Informatics, eHealth Africa.

Presentation II

Data That Delivers I

Insights into how health data and intelligence can power timely decisions and improve health security.

1:50 - 2:20PM

Break

Networking & Lunch

Take a breather over light lunch while building new connections before diving into the final sessions

2:20 - 2:40PM
Mr. Opeoluwa Olajuwon,
Vaccines Program, CHAI Nigeria.

Presentation III

Data That Delivers II

Enhancing Vaccine Forecasting: A look into how Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) Nigeria is optimizing Nigeria’s vaccine supply chain using OpenLMIS and DHIS2 for data-driven planning.

2:40 - 3:00PM
Mr. Kazeem Balogun,
Deputy Director, Supply Chain Management, eHealth Africa.

Presentation IV

Scaling What Works

Real-world lessons from taking digital health innovations from pilot to scale within local systems.

3:00 - 3:15PM
Dr. David Akpan,
Deputy Director, Partnerships and Programs, eHealth Africa.

Recap & Reflections

Closing Reflections

A wrap-up of key insights, takeaways, and action points to carry forward beyond ILF 2025.