Nationality: Nigeria
Ndaman Joshua Olayinka is a social entrepreneur and mechanical engineering graduate dedicated to advancing Africa's circular economy. As the founder and CEO of BuyScrap Nigeria and BuyScrap Mauritius, he leads innovative e-waste recovery, sorting, traceability, and recycling initiatives that bridge informal collectors with formal recycling supply chains. As the 2025 Techpreneur of the Year in Climatetech by the Development Bank of Nigeria and Social Impact Innovation award at Nithub Innovation Fair, 2026, Joshua has led BuyScrap Nigeria to divert over 148 tons of electronic waste (e-waste) from landfills and onboard over 1,350 customers to a tech-driven platform. From managing a high-capacity refurbishment hub that can store 10 tons of e-waste daily in Lagos to becoming the first runner-up at the MTN Africa PachiPanda Challenge, Joshua is dedicated to transforming environmental hazards into sustainable economic opportunities for underserved communities.