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Gbemisola Esho SOI

Gbemisola Esho SOI

  1. Please enter your Name:

Gbemisola Esho

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  1. Are you participating in the At-Large advisory process (including email and real-time discussions) as a representative of:

 

a) ALAC (if so, detail the region and term):

N/A

b) A Regional At-Large Organization (RALO) (if so, please detail the region, position and term):

AFRALO - Individual Member

c) An ICANN-accredited At-Large Structure (if so, which one):

ISOC - Nigeria Chapter

d) Any ICANN Committee, Constituency or Stakeholder Group (if so, which one(s))?

N/A

e) Any other company or organization, whether commercial or nonprofit (if so, please detail the organization and your position):

Managing Director /Founder Connect Core Nigeria Ltd

Founder Connectobridge Foundation

Chair Research and Policy Group Online Safety

2025-2026 Mentor Women in Cybersecurity

2026 Mentor Her Cybertracks

Member Global Encryption Coalition

Women Techmakers Ambassador powered by Technovation

Member of AFRINIC

Google Developer Expert

  1. Please identify your current employer(s):

Connectobridge

  1. Please identify your current position(s):

Founder

  1. Please identify the type(s) of work performed:

I have worked across technology, cybersecurity, journalism, digital rights, and community development. Professionally, I am the Founder and Lead Trainer of ConnectoBridge, where I design and facilitate programs focused on digital literacy, cybersecurity awareness, AI education, online safety, and cloud technologies for women and underserved youth

I also have experience in investigative and public-interest journalism, where I have worked on stories related to governance, violent extremism, environmental justice, human trafficking, and digital harms. My work often combines research, data analysis, and storytelling to address complex societal issues
I am currently involved in a group facilitaing capacity building for a rural community were we set up that provides connectivity to the internet,electricity and security using smart inverters
Additionally, I have participated in fellowships and training programs related to AI, cybersecurity, civic engagement, and digital rights. I have also contributed to community-centered initiatives that promote safer and more inclusive digital spaces.

My professional experience combines technical knowledge with advocacy, education, and community engagement, particularly around the responsible use of technology and digital empowerment in Africa

  1. Please identify your declared country of primary residence:

Nigeria

 

 

 

  1. Please list any financial relationship beyond de minimus stock ownership you may have with any company that to your knowledge has a financial relationship or contract with ICANN:

None

  1. Please identify any other relevant arrangements, interests, or benefits as requested in the following two questions:

 

a) Do you, your employer, and/or sponsor have any type of material or financial interest in the At-Large advisory process and its outcomes?

Yes
No

If the answer is “Yes,” please describe the interest:

 

b) Are there any arrangements/agreements between you and any other group, constituency or person(s) regarding your participation as a work team member?

Yes
No

If the answer is “Yes,” please describe the arrangements/agreements and the name of the group, constituency, or person(s):

 

10) Please identify any Working Groups or other chartered teams in which you are participating (include acronyms, if applicable):

Consolidated Working Group (CPWG) Member

At-Large Finance and Budget Working Group Member

AT-Africa Discuss List Member

At-Large Worldwide Working Group Member

DNS Abuse Mitigation PDP 1 Observer

WSIS+20 Outreach Network member

ICANN Policy Development Accelerator

ICANN86 AFRALO/AfrICANN joint session Analysis and Drafting Group

Fellow Nigerian School of Internet Governance

11) Additional information (optional):

 

12) Page last revised:

12 MAY 2026

 

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At-Large SOI Template v3 (Feb 2014)