Femi Adegolu is a Nigerian entrepreneur, business development manager, and advocate for blockchain technology. He is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Bchain Africa, a web 3 educational technology company focused on making blockchain education accessible. He also holds roles as a Business Development Manager at Asset Chain and a Mentor at The Tony Elumelu Foundation. Adegolu is known for his public commentary on the strategic adoption of cryptocurrency for national economic development, particularly in Nigeria. ^{[1] [2] [4]}

Career

Femi Adegolu has built a career centered around business development, entrepreneurship, and the blockchain industry. His professional experience spans various roles in technology, finance, and education, with a consistent focus on emerging technologies. ^[2]

Current Roles

As of 2025, Adegolu holds several key positions:

• Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Bchain Africa: Adegolu founded Bchain Africa (also listed as Bchain Academy) in 2023 and continues to serve as its CEO. He leads the organization's mission to provide widespread education on blockchain technology. ^{[1] [2]}
• Business Development Manager, Asset Chain: He began working as a Business Development Manager at Asset Chain in 2024. ^[2]
• Mentor, The Tony Elumelu Foundation: In 2025, Adegolu took on the role of Mentor at The Tony Elumelu Foundation, an organization dedicated to empowering African entrepreneurs. ^[2]
• Member, International Council of Registered Blockchain Professionals (ICORBP): Since 2023, he has been a member of the ICORBP, a body for professionals in the blockchain field. ^[2]

Past Experience

Adegolu's previous roles demonstrate a consistent trajectory within the technology and blockchain sectors:

• Lagos City Lead, Onboard Wallet: He served as the Lagos City Lead for Onboard Wallet from 2024 to 2025. ^[2]
• Partner, Blockchain for Good Alliance (BGA): Between 2024 and 2025, Adegolu was a Partner at the Blockchain for Good Alliance. ^[2]
• Advisory Board Member, TrIQ Games: He was a member of the Advisory Board at TrIQ Games during 2024. ^[2]
• KOL and Consultant, JNPR: In 2024, he worked as a Key Opinion Leader (KOL) and Consultant for JNPR. ^[2]
• Business Development Manager, Liminal Custody Solutions: From 2023 to 2024, Adegolu was a Business Development Manager at Liminal Custody Solutions. ^[2]
• Business Development Executive, W 3 O L A B S: He held the position of Business Development Executive at W 3 O L A B S in 2023. ^[2]

Bchain Africa

In 2023, Femi Adegolu founded Bchain Africa, a web 3 educational technology company. The platform was established with the mission to provide comprehensive and accessible education and opportunities related to blockchain technology. The stated goal of the academy is to make blockchain education available to everyone, regardless of their financial situation or background. ^[1]

Since its launch in January 2023, Bchain Africa has made progress toward its goal by awarding scholarships to over 300 students from various locations. This initiative supports the organization's aim of democratizing access to knowledge in the emerging field of web 3. ^[1]

Advocacy and Public Commentary

Adegolu is a public advocate for the adoption of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology at a national level in Africa. He has used public platforms to discuss the potential economic benefits for countries like Nigeria. ^[3]

Views on Cryptocurrency Regulation in Nigeria

In a December 2024 interview with ARISE NEWS, Adegolu called on the Nigerian government to adopt strategic policies around cryptocurrency, with a particular focus on Bitcoin. He argued that holding Bitcoin in the country's reserves could serve as a hedge against the inflation of the U.S. dollar and reduce the economy's dependence on its relationship with the dollar. He stated, "Nigeria’s foreign reserves in Bitcoin help us better to wage against the inflation of the dollar and reduce the dependence on the Naira-dollar relationship. What is actually crushing the economy right now is that everything we do is based on dollar valuation." ^[3]

He stressed the importance of establishing a clear regulatory framework for the crypto industry. In his view, such regulations would attract foreign investment, create jobs, and allow the government to benefit from tax revenues generated by crypto companies. He outlined a vision for a regulated environment that would foster economic sovereignty. "What we should think about is how we can attract a lot of investors, attract a lot of companies coming to Nigeria, provide jobs. The more companies coming, the more they provide jobs for the population, and the more crime reduces," he explained. ^[3]

Adegolu urged the government to create favorable and transparent policies for crypto businesses, including clear processes for registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and obtaining Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) approval for on-ramp and off-ramp transactions. ^[3]

Education

Adegolu's education spans business administration, entrepreneurship, and blockchain technology. His academic qualifications provide a foundation for his work in both the corporate and technology sectors. ^[2]

His formal education includes:

• Nexford University: Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Business, Management, and Marketing (2025).
• Althash University: Collegiate of Science in Blockchain Studies (2023).
• Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University: Master of Business Administration (mMBA) in Business Administration and Management, General (2022–2023).
• Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University: Executive Business Training in Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies (2022).
• Gateway Polytechnic, Sapaade, Ogun State: National Diploma in Business Administration and Management, General (2014–2016).

This combination of business and specialized technology education has supported his career in the blockchain industry. ^[2]