Temie Giwa-Tubosun is a Nigerian-American social entrepreneur and health manager known for transforming healthcare logistics in Nigeria. She is the founder and CEO of LifeBank, a medical distribution company that leverages technology to deliver vital medical supplies, such as blood and oxygen, to hospitals in Nigeria, Kenya, and Ethiopia.
Profile Summary
| Full Name | Oluwaloni Olamide Giwa-Tubosun (née Giwa) |
| Date of Birth | December 1985 |
| Place of Birth | Ila Orangun, Osun State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian-American |
| State of Origin | Osun State, Nigeria |
| Partner | Kola Tubosun (married 2012) |
| Children | Two children |
| Occupations | Health Manager, Social Entrepreneur, CEO of LifeBank |
| Net Worth | $1 million |
Early Life and Education
Temie was born as Oluwaloni Olamide Giwa in December 1985 in Ila Orangun, Osun State, Nigeria. She is the fourth of six children to parents who were both educators—a university professor father and a school teacher mother. Growing up, she lived in several Nigerian towns including Ila, Ilesha, and Ibadan.
At age ten, her family won the U.S. Diversity Immigrant Visa lottery and relocated to the United States, although Temie moved there at age fifteen to join them.
She completed high school at Osseo Senior High School in Minnesota, graduating in 2003. She then earned a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Minnesota State University Moorhead in 2007. Later, she obtained a Project Management Certificate from the Development Project Management Institute.
In 2008, Temie attended the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey, where she graduated with a Master’s degree in Public Administration focusing on International Management and Health Systems in 2010.
Career
Temie’s interest in health systems grew during a 2009 internship with the UK’s Department for International Development in Nigeria, where witnessing the challenges faced by women in childbirth highlighted the urgent need for better healthcare support.
Following a fellowship at the World Health Organization in Geneva, and work with the Millennium Villages Project in Uganda through Global Health Corps, Temie gained practical experience in global health.
In 2012, she founded the One Percent Blood Donation Enlightenment Foundation to tackle Nigeria’s blood shortage by promoting awareness and improving blood supply chains.
After a complicated childbirth experience in 2014 in Minnesota, the need to provide timely access to medical products became a personal mission.
In 2016, she launched LifeBank, initially incubated at Co-Creation Hub in Lagos. The company uses data and logistics technology to connect hospitals to sources of blood and other essential medical supplies quickly and efficiently.
Since its founding, LifeBank has expanded significantly, currently serving multiple cities in Nigeria and other African countries, delivering tens of thousands of medical products and saving thousands of lives.
During the COVID-19 crisis, LifeBank adapted its services to provide home testing kits and free oxygen delivery to patients requiring respiratory support.
Temie Giwa-Tubosun has earned significant prize money from competitions and awards, including $250,000 from the Jack Ma Africa entrepreneur Prize (2019) and $100,000 from the Cartier Women’s Initiative (2020).
Personal Life
Temie is married to Kola Tubosun, a writer and linguist. They tied the knot in 2012 and have two children. Her challenging experience giving birth to her first child was a turning point in her professional journey. Temie often emphasizes the importance of mutual respect and partnership in marriage.
Temie Giwa-Tubosun Net Worth
Temie Giwa-Tubosun’s net worth is estimated at around $15 million, reflecting her success as the founder of LifeBank and her international entrepreneurial awards.
Awards and Honors
Temie has been widely recognized internationally, with awards including:
- BBC 100 Women (2014)
- World Economic Forum Young Global Leader (2018)
- Jack Ma Africa Netpreneur Prize Winner (2019)
- Cartier Women’s Initiative Laureate for Sub-Saharan Africa (2020)
- Global Citizen Prize for Business Leader (2020)
- Cartier Women’s Initiative Impact Award (2022)
Her work has been featured in global media and celebrated by influential figures such as Mark Zuckerberg.
