Lagos Impact Hackathon ’25 is officially a wrap! 🎉 Three intense days of bold ideas, sleepless nights, collaboration, and purpose-driven innovation all coming together to prove one thing: when the right minds meet real problems, #impact is inevitable. From passionate innovators and creatives to dedicated mentors, jurors, partners, volunteers, and every supporter who believed in the vision, thank you for making this journey unforgettable. What we witnessed wasn’t just a hackathon; it was the birth of solutions built for impact, by bold minds committed to real change. This is not the end. It’s the beginning of what these ideas will become. We don’t pitch change. We </build> it. #LagosImpactHackathon #LIH2025 #TechForImpact

To create solutions that outlive demo days and slide decks, you need more than just code. Innovation doesn't become infrastructure by accident. It happens when you combine three distinct toolkits: 🛠️Technology skills to turn ideas into working systems 🧭Product sense to solve the right problems for users 💰Business acumen to make the impact scalable and sustainable As 2026 unfolds, move beyond isolated excellence. Strong technology without product insight creates unused tools. Great products without a solid business foundation fail to endure. The work ahead needs intentional development, sharpening what you know, confronting what you don’t, and building competence across all three toolkits. This is how impact becomes real. We don't pitch change. We </build> it. #LagosImpactHackathon #VentureBuilding #SDGs

In Nigeria, healthcare is a gamble. We built Lifeline to fix it. A unified OS combining Gemini AI Triage, Blockchain-backed Esusu, and Offline access via USSD. Built for @lagosimpacthack Lagos Impact Hackathon. #HealthTech #SDG3 #BuildInPublic #Hackathon #Productivity

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The hackathon is over. But the work has only just begun. The innovation we witnessed this weekend proved one thing: The future of tech is in safe hands. Over those 48hours, I witnessed something incredible. I saw strangers become teammates. I saw "impossible" problems turn into working prototypes. I saw lines of code transform into solutions that could genuinely impact our community. To every participant who battled through the long, sleepless nights and the pressure, you are the future. You proved that innovation doesn’t start with applause. It starts with commitment. Winning a prize is great, but the resilience you showed this weekend is the real asset. The skills you sharpened and the connections you made are the things that will carry you forward. This moment is not a finish line. It’s a checkpoint. What you built here deserves continuity, refinement, and real-world testing. That’s where impact is earned. The hackathon is over, but the build has just begun. I can’t wait to see where these projects go next. We don’t just pitch change. We stay long enough to build it. #LagosImpactHackathon25

The @lagosimpacthack just concluded, and it was an incredible experience. My team and I placed 7th out of about 45 teams and won a $300 prize 🎉. We built an edtech platform called ZuzuPlay, focused on promoting foundational learning through gamified education. Beyond the outcome, the experience really expanded my thinking around what’s possible. I met so many brilliant people, had meaningful conversations, and learned a lot along the way. I’m grateful for the experience and already looking forward to the next one.

I'm now a 1x Hackathon winner 😜. For like three days now, I've not been active on X. I went for a 48hrs hackathon in Lagos @lagosimpacthack, it was dope, and I'm very happy that my team also won. I met with some cracked devs like @coder0214h @platinum_on_top @ladicodez. #lih

Today is the D-day! The excitement is brewing! Behind the scenes, teams have been coding, iterating, and building solutions for the Lagos Impact Hackathon ’25. In just a little while, they will be ready to take the stage. We are inviting you to join us for the Grand Finale today. It’s not just about the code; it’s about the vision behind the technology. Come meet the game-changers, engage with their ideas, and enjoy a good dose of networking and celebration. Here is what we have planned: - Project Showcases - Awards Ceremony - Networking with great minds Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM Venue: Main Auditorium, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria Register here: lagosimpacthackathon.org/cer… We don't pitch change. We </build> it. #LIH2025 #LagosImpactHackathon

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Live @UnilagNigeria for the @lagosimpacthack grand finale #unilag #lagosimpacthack #hackathon

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Dr. Oreoluwa Finnih is an experienced health professional with deep expertise in government relations and strategic communications for health development. She has served as Special Assistant to the Lagos State Governor on Health since 2019. In this role, she provides strategic support on health innovation and healthcare delivery, advising on policies and initiatives that strengthen Lagos State’s health ecosystem. Since assuming office, Dr. Finnih has led and facilitated community-based health needs assessments across Lagos, examining local challenges while identifying innovative and scalable solutions. During the COVID-19 pandemic, when Lagos was the epicentre of Nigeria’s outbreak, she was appointed to lead the Risk Communication pillar of the Lagos State Government’s COVID-19 response team. Over the past year, she has played a key role in advancing proactive public health communication, serving as a vital interface between government and volunteers in content development, social mobilisation, and mass media engagement. Dr. Finnih’s work is driven by a strong belief in collaboration, partnership, and inclusive stakeholder engagement as the foundation for sustainable healthcare delivery and community impact. #LagosImpactHackathon25 @OreoluwaFinnih @LagosSDGInvest

Engr. Kunle Olorundare is the President of the Internet Society (ISOC) Nigeria Chapter, having been inaugurated on October 31, 2023. He brings over 20 years of post-graduation experience spanning engineering, ICT regulation, standardization, and emerging technologies. His expertise covers ICT industry regulation, internet governance, standards and protocols, data governance, system audits, product certification, project management, and Theory of Change. Prior to his current role, he served ISOC Nigeria as Co-Chair of the Protocols and Standards Working Group, Vice President, and Acting President. A published author and thought leader, he has presented and published technical papers on topics such as the Internet of Things, digital transformation, internet decolonization, the gig economy, and cryptocurrency, with works cited in h-index-rated publications. His most recent paper, “Economic Prospect of Cryptocurrency: Nigeria as a Case Study,” was published in March 2023. He has been a Senior Member of IEEE (USA) since March 2018, a member of ITU-T Study Group 11, and Vice Chairman of the United Nations ITU Metaverse Focus Group. Engr. Olorundare brings deep regulatory insight, technical rigor, and global governance perspective to the Lagos Impact Hackathon jury.

Dr. Adesina Adewale is the Chairman of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) Lagos Chapter, having been inaugurated on Wednesday, November 3, 2025, at the NCS National Secretariat in Lagos. A respected leader in Nigeria’s technology ecosystem, Dr. Adewale brings a strong commitment to innovation, professional integrity, and community collaboration. His leadership reflects a clear vision for strengthening ethical practice, advancing inclusive technology development, and fostering a more connected and capable computing community in Lagos and beyond. Dr. Adewale’s perspective adds depth and credibility to the Lagos Impact Hackathon jury, particularly in evaluating solutions through the lenses of professionalism, sustainability, and ecosystem impact.