Ossai Ifeanyi Nwabuonwu (born 16 December 1992) is a Nigerian entrepreneur, diplomat, and philanthropist. He is the co‑founder and chief executive officer of CribMD, a telemedicine and health‑technology platform, and the founder of Indigeneex, a sustainable‑construction venture. He has also served as an ambassador of the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) and is a member of the Bretton Woods Committee.
Early life and education
Ossai was born into a royal family in Delta State, Nigeria. He spent part of his childhood in London before returning to Nigeria. He studied engineering and later earned a Master of Business Administration from Avila University in the United States. He also completed a Corporate Director Certificate in Business Administration and Management from Harvard University and participated in the Africa Management Institute’s Business Growth Program in collaboration with Stanford Seed at Stanford University.
Career
CribMD
In 2020, Ossai co‑founded CribMD, a telemedicine platform that provides 24/7 virtual consultations and home‑health services across Nigeria. Within its first six months, the service attracted more than 9 000 subscribers and secured approximately US $2.5 million in seed funding from investors including Norrsken VC, Sputnik VC, the Guardian Media Group, and Google. CribMD’s model focuses on expanding primary‑care access for underserved and rural populations.
Indigeneex
Ossai founded Indigeneex, a green‑building company that develops sustainable construction projects in Nigeria. The firm has partnered with major corporations to promote energy‑efficient building practices and contribute to the country’s infrastructural development.
Diplomatic and advisory roles
In 2022, he was appointed an ambassador of the Institute for Economics and Peace, a think‑tank that publishes the Global Peace Index. He has represented Nigeria at international forums such as the United Nations General Assembly, the World Bank’s Spring Meetings, and the Building Bridges Summit in Geneva. In 2024, he was inducted as a member of the Bretton Woods Committee, an advisory group supporting the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.
Philanthropy
Ossai has been involved in various charitable activities, including donations to victims of violent incidents and initiatives aimed at improving health‑care and education access for disadvantaged communities in Nigeria.
Recognition and awards
- Forbes 30 Under 30 (Africa) – listed in 2023 for his impact on healthcare innovation.
- African Leadership Hall of Fame for Development and Humanitarian Service – awarded in 2023.
- Healthcare Innovation Awards – nominated for the Top Tier Impact Global Impact Awards (Health & Wellness category) in 2021.
References
- “HRH Ambassador Ossai Ifeanyi Nwabuonwu Idriss: Making Healthcare and Development Work in Nigeria and Beyond,” P.M. News, 12 January 2024.
- “Ossai Ifeanyi Nwabuonwu – EverybodyWiki,” https://en.everybodywiki.com/Ossai_Ifeanyi_Nwabuonwu.
- “Notable entrepreneurs, philanthropists defining the image of Africa,” The Nation Online, 23 May 2023.
- “Forbes Africa 30 Under 30: Healthcare innovators,” Leadership.ng, 23 June 2023.
- “CribMD raises $2.5 million seed funding,” Techpoint Africa, 1 June 2021.
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