Overview

Gender

male

Passionate, knowledgeable and solutions-oriented, HouseAfrica Co-Founder and CTO Ndifreke Ikokpu brings a buoyant enthusiasm for web development and the revolutionary social and economic potential for blockchain technologies.

As the co-owner of the leading digital currency and cryptocurrency exchange Bitpaya, Mr. Ikokpu demonstrated deep understanding of the interrelation between these emerging technologies and the transformative implications for the African markets. He has consistently demonstrated a hands-on approach to program management in dynamic and complex environments to achieve success, inspiring team members to peak performance. In 2017, Mr. Ikokpu extended these management skills and strategic vision to co-found HouseAfrica, an innovative decentralized real estate and rental ecosystem, that leverages blockchain technology to develop quality affordable housing and open the African property market to international and local investors.

Previously, he delivered exceptional results as a Field Service Engineer for Benek Engineering and a Technical Support Specialist at Assotel Telecommunications, honing his skills as a team leader and technological pioneer. With a degree in Materials and Metallurgical Engineering and a broad range of skills in data and server management, he has established himself as a holistic thinker, paying meticulous attention to important details to create humane and maintainable solutions.