At the Business and Enterprise Awards, Olive Nwafor was announced as the winner of the Technology Venture Innovation Award, a recognition reserved for trailblazers building scalable solutions with measurable social and economic impact.
Her company, Connective, has emerged as a standout SaaS enterprise, championing intelligent automation across sectors like agritech, supply chain, and enterprise technology.
With an eye for innovation and a heart for inclusive growth, her work has consistently prioritized systems that not only solve business problems but also empower underserved communities and small businesses to grow with technology.
Founded with a mission to simplify operations for emerging and established businesses, the company provides secure, cloud-based tools that streamline processes, boost visibility, and drive efficiency in real-time.
Reaching the top of one’s career is a rare achievement, and winning an award like the Technology Venture Innovation Award is proof that an entrepreneur is one of the top leaders impacting the business and enterprise landscape in Nigeria.
It signifies not just a personal victory but also the recognition of one’s contribution to advancing the industry. The award places recipients among an elite group of innovators who have demonstrated exceptional talent and leadership in their fields.
From improving last-mile logistics to enabling smarter farming practices, she has led the company with a rare blend of technical insight and human-centered thinking. The result? A company that thrives on adaptability, user feedback, and sector-wide collaboration.
The Technology Venture Innovation Award recognizes founders whose leadership reflects bold execution, resilience, and clear market relevance. According to judges, she was selected for her “visionary approach to product development, her commitment to ecosystem-level change, and her consistency in delivering value across industries.”
Her award is more than a personal accolade, it’s a signal to young entrepreneurs across the continent that purpose, when paired with precision, remains one of the most powerful business strategies.