By Hope Ibinabobo
His Majesty Da Amakiri Tubo, Alhaji Abubakr Mujahid Dokubo-Asari, Dabaye Amakiri I, the revered monarch of the Source, Torusarama Piri, has thrown his royal weight behind AcadPass™, describing it as a homegrown Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) capable of transforming tertiary education in Nigeria and driving economic growth in line with the African Union’s digital transformation agenda.
The endorsement came on Saturday, September 20, during a presentation to the monarch at his palace in Cotonou, Republic of Benin, by the AcadPass™ team, led by its Founder and Lead Strategist, Al Humphrey Onyanabo.
Developed and fully owned by Creestgate Limited, AcadPass™ has been positioned as Nigeria’s flagship contribution to Africa’s digital future.
King Dokubo-Asari praised the innovation, stating that the AcadPass™ Ecosystem — with its integrated Smart ID, digital passport, healthcare card, debit card, Zena AI assistant, and AcadMart marketplace — will empower students, create jobs, and strengthen institutions across the continent.
“AcadPass™ is a worthy digital innovation and a model of Digital Public Infrastructure. It is not just a tool for students but a continental platform that aligns with the African Union’s vision of a digitized Africa. I will throw my full weight behind it, and I will also support its integration into Nigeria’s educational system because it is a solution whose time has come,” the monarch declared.
A Monarch Rooted in Education and Youth Development
Beyond his royal stature, King Dokubo-Asari is a foremost educationist and youth development advocate whose contributions span both Nigeria and the Republic of Benin. He has established:
A University – providing world-class tertiary education and research opportunities.
A Sports Academy – nurturing athletic talents and engaging youth productively.
An International School – offering global-standard education to prepare Africa’s next generation of leaders.
Through these establishments, the King has empowered thousands of young people, cementing his reputation as a visionary leader committed to education, innovation, and human capital development.
AcadPass™: A DPI for Africa’s Digital Future
The AcadPass™ Ecosystem, owned by Creestgate Limited, is designed as a Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) that integrates education, healthcare, and financial services to create a self-sustaining digital economy anchored in learning and innovation.
From its Smart ID and Passport for secure access, to its healthcare and debit cards, Zena AI assistant, and AcadMart marketplace, AcadPass™ is positioned to create jobs across schools, hospitals, financial institutions, and technology sectors, while also boosting productivity and transparency.
By aligning with the African Union’s vision for digitization of Africa, AcadPass™ stands as a pan-African model of homegrown innovation with the potential to scale beyond Nigeria.
A Strong National Signal
Founder Al Humphrey Onyanabo hailed the endorsement as a historic moment.
“His Majesty’s support validates our vision of AcadPass™ as a DPI for education and national growth. His pledge to push for national integration into Nigeria’s education system sends a strong signal that AcadPass™ is ready to scale with government and institutional backing,” Onyanabo stated.
Conclusion
With the endorsement of His Majesty Da Amakiri Tubo, Alhaji Abubakr Mujahid Dokubo-Asari, Dabaye Amakiri I, AcadPass™ has secured the backing of a monarch whose influence goes beyond royalty into education, innovation, and community empowerment.
As Nigeria and Africa look toward building a digitally connected economy, AcadPass™ is positioned as a transformative DPI — driving education, jobs, and economic growth, while delivering on the promise of a digitized Africa.
