Thomas Enechi

Co-Founder & VP, Tokenization & Partnerships

Lagos, NG.

About

Seasoned finance and blockchain executive with over two decades of leadership experience across telecommunications, fintech, and blockchain. Co‑Founder and VP of Tokenization & Partnerships at Trovotech, driving the development and commercialization of real‑world asset tokenization infrastructure in Africa. Recognized for building compliance‑first, issuer‑ready systems that bridge financial inclusion and regulated innovation.

Work

Trovotech Ltd.

Co‑Founder & Vice President, Tokenization & Partnerships

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Jul 2025→ Present

Summary

Leading Trovotech’s strategy and execution around real‑world asset tokenization infrastructure in Nigeria and Africa. Building compliance‑first market rails for tokenized assets, forging partnerships, and steering regulatory alignment.

Highlights

Part of the founding leadership team developing issuer‑ready, institution‑friendly tokenization infrastructure ([linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/chitom_rwa-tokenization-nigeria-activity-7424832227320184832-tpG9?utm_source=openai))

Contributed to Trovotech receiving SEC approval‑in‑principle via Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Programme (ARIP) for capital market solutions ([ng.linkedin.com](https://ng.linkedin.com/company/trovotech?utm_source=openai))

Co‑recipient of ‘Best Tech Startup Company of the Year’ awarded to Trovotech at Nigeria Youth Organisation’s National Youth Retreat, December 5, 2024 ([thestatusonline.com](https://thestatusonline.com/trovotech-ltd-revolutionizes-asset-ownership-in-nigeria-through-innovative-tokenization-technology?utm_source=openai))

Bantu Blockchain Foundation

Head of Finance

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Nov 2019→ Present

Summary

Managed financial strategy and operations at a blockchain foundation supporting a decentralized blockchain ecosystem.

Highlights

Provided financial leadership to the foundation backing Bantu Blockchain infrastructure.

Camouflage Infrastructure

Senior Technical Advisor

Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria

Jan 2019→ Present

Summary

Advised on technical strategy and implementation across telecommunications projects.

ETM Consults Limited

Managing Director

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Aug 2008→ Present

Summary

Led a consultancy delivering construction and infrastructure project management services.

Highlights

Directed operations and strategic planning at a mid‑sized infrastructure consultancy.

Trovotech Ltd.

Head of Finance

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Mar 2022→ Jul 2025

Summary

Oversaw financial operations during company inception and early growth phase, including budgeting, planning, and financial controls.

Highlights

Drove financial planning and strategy for a fast‑growing blockchain services startup.

icobench

Expert

London, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Dec 2018→ Jan 2024

Summary

Contributed as a subject‑matter expert on blockchain and ICO evaluations.

Alliance of Blockchain Professionals

Co‑Founder & Council Member

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Feb 2018→ Jan 2024

Summary

Co‑founded professional body promoting blockchain talent and collaboration.

Kubitx

Director, Payments

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Feb 2020→ Jun 2021

Summary

Led payments strategy and operations for a fintech exchange in Seychelles.

Kubitx

Head of Payments

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Jun 2018→ Jun 2021

Summary

Oversaw payment processing infrastructure and relationships.

Smile Communications Nigeria Limited

Head of Networks

Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria

Jun 2015→ Jun 2017

Summary

Directed network operations and growth for wireless broadband services in Nigeria.

MTN Nigeria

Manager, Fixed Network Planning

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Mar 2011→ Jun 2015

Summary

Led planning for fixed broadband and network expansion projects.

MTN Nigeria

AG Senior Manager, Switching Network Planning

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Jun 2012→ Jul 2012

Summary

Supported strategic oversight on switching and network planning projects.

MTN Nigeria

Fixed Network Planner

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Jun 2007→ Mar 2011

Summary

Responsible for network architecture and broadband fixed infrastructure planning.

MTN Nigeria

Acting Manager, Fixed Network Planning

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

May 2009→ May 2009

Summary

Acted as manager for fixed network planning responsibilities in an interim capacity.

VGC Communications

Senior Switch Engineer

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Aug 2006→ May 2007

Summary

Advanced role in switching system engineering.

VGC Communications

Switch Engineer

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Aug 2004→ Aug 2006

Summary

Handled telecom switch operations and maintenance.

Education

Tekedia Institute

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Sep 2024→ Jan 2024

Master of Business Administration Business Administration

Informa Telecoms and Media, UK

, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Jan 2011→ Dec 2011

MBA Telecommunications

Defence Academy of the United Kingdom

Shrivenham and Watchfield, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Jan 2011→ Jan 2011

MBA Telecommunications

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology

Ogbomoso, Oyo, Nigeria

Jan 2009→ Jan 2011

MSc/MA

FPTB Bauchi

, , Nigeria

Jan 2001→ Jan 2003

Engineering

Skills

Tokenization

Real‑World Assets, Blockchain, Regulatory Compliance.

Financial Management

Budgeting, Strategy, Controls.

Telecom Network Planning

Fixed Network, Switching, Broadband.

Leadership & Partnerships

Team Leadership, Strategic Partnerships, Operations.

Blockchain & Digital Assets

DApps, DeFi, Metaverse, Digital Currencies.