Oluseun Onigbinde Biography: Net Worth, Height, Children, Wife, Awards, Age, Career, Ethnicity

Oluseun David Onigbinde, born September 18, 1985, is a Nigerian entrepreneur, open‑data advocate, and civic technologist.

He is best known as the co-founder and CEO of BudgIT, a civic startup that uses data to promote fiscal transparency and public accountability.

Through his work, he has empowered millions of Nigerians to engage with government budgets and public finance using innovative data‑driven tools.

Profile

• Full Name: Oluseun David Onigbinde
• Stage Name: Oluseun Onigbinde
• Born: September 18, 1985
• Age: 40 years old
• Birthplace: Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria
• Nationality: Nigerian
• Occupation: Entrepreneur, Open‑Data Analyst, Public Policy Advocate
• Height:
• Parents: Mr and Mrs Onigbinde
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Oluwaseun
• Children: Wuraola Onigbinde, Ireoluwa Onigbinde, Adesuwa Onigbinde
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $2 million – $10 million

Early Life And Education

Oluseun Onigbinde was born on September 18, 1985, in Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria.

He is 40 years old.

He is from Masifa, Ogbomoso in Oyo State.

His parents are publicly referred to as Mr and Mrs Onigbinde, but their full given names are not widely documented.

Details of his siblings are not publicly available.

He is of Yoruba ethnicity and is a devout Christian; he is a member of Covenant Nation and the Christ Apostolic Church, Agbala Itura, Ibadan.

Onigbinde attended Loyola College, Ibadan, where he excelled academically.

He then earned a Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical / Electronics Engineering) degree from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta.

For further education, he completed an executive program in social entrepreneurship at Stanford University Graduate School of Business.

He was also selected as an Obama Foundation Scholar (Columbia University).

Career

Oluseun Onigbinde began his career during his NYSC year working at Access Bank in Benin City, and later spent over three years at First Bank, where he worked in strategy and analytics.

It was during that time that he conceived the idea for BudgIT, a civic‑technology organization focused on making public data accessible and understandable.

In 2011, he co‑founded BudgIT, a non‑profit company that produces data visualizations, public‐finance tools, and citizen‑engagement platforms to improve accountability in government spending.

BudgIT’s work includes projects like Tracka, which tracks public projects across Nigerian communities, and Fitila, a data‑design consultancy.

He also founded Kwerty Systems, a data‑services company that supports both public and private institutions with data analytics, policy research, and civic innovation solutions.

Through his leadership, BudgIT has grown significantly, reached millions of citizens, and partnered with foundations and government bodies to expand data education and public engagement.

Oluseun is a sought-after speaker, having presented at Chatham House, the Skoll Foundation Summit, and various international governance forums.

He sits on multiple advisory boards, including the ONE Africa Policy Advisory Board, and continues to champion transparency, fiscal responsibility, and evidence‑based governance.

Awards and Nominations

• Future Awards Prize, Science & Tech Innovation (2012)
• Ashoka Fellowship for Global Entrepreneurs
• Quartz Africa 30 Innovators Award
• Aspen New Voices Fellowship
• Obama Foundation Scholar
• Knight Innovation Fellowship

Social Media

• Twitter handle: @seunonigbinde

Personal Life

Nigerian entrepreneur, open‑data advocate, and civic technologist Oluseun Onigbinde is married to his long time partner Oluwaseun and together they have three daughters, Wuraola, Ireoluwa, Adesuwa.

Regarding his height, Oluseun Onigbinde stands at 5 feet and 7 inches tall which is approximately (168cm).

No other information about his previous romantic relationships before his marriage to Oluwaseun.

Net Worth

Oluseun Onigbinde’s estimated net worth is between $2 million and $10 million.

His wealth comes from his leadership at BudgIT, revenue from Kwerty Systems, consulting fees, speaking engagements, and his role in civic innovation.

He has also benefited from international grants, partnerships, and investments related to public‑sector data and transparency.