Abisola Rachael Aderohunmu has been recognised as the Most Promising AI Product Manager of the Year 2024 at the Nigeria Technology Awards (NiTA), held as part of the platform’s 10th anniversary celebration.
Aderohunmu is a Senior Product Manager with experience across HR technology, financial technology and health technology.
Her work centres on the design, development and scale of digital and AI-powered products that support hiring, payments, insurance and customer engagement.
She currently serves as AI Product Manager (Lead) at BorderlessHR, where she oversees product delivery for BorderlessHR.com and InterviewHQ.ai. In this role, she led the development of InterviewHQ, an AI-based interview simulation and evaluation platform.
The product uses generative AI, natural language processing and conversational systems to support hiring processes. According to the company, the platform has been adopted by users across multiple markets, improved recruiter workflow, and supported candidate preparation.
Before joining BorderlessHR, she served as Senior Product Manager at Fundall. There, she managed product direction for consumer and small business financial services, including cards, savings tools, credit features, budget tracking and cross-border payments.
Her work contributed to improvements in onboarding completion, card usage and user acquisition through product-led initiatives.
Aderohunmu holds a Bachelor of Technology degree in Microbiology and has completed professional certifications through Product School, Google and Coursera. Alongside her corporate roles, she mentors early-career product managers across Africa and supports access to product management knowledge and opportunities.
Speaking on the award, Aderohunmu said,
“This recognition affirms the work I’ve been doing to build AI products that people can trust.” She added, “For me, product management is about listening carefully, questioning assumptions, and designing systems that work fairly for everyone who uses them.”
NiTA, organised by Betamedia, marked its 10th anniversary this year.
Event Director and Advisory Board Member, Felix Nnuji, reflected on the journey of the awards platform, saying,
“As we celebrate this 10th anniversary, we look back at the innovators, startups, companies, and industry leaders who have left their mark on Nigeria’s tech landscape. NiTA has grown in both scope and prestige, providing a platform for recognising outstanding achievements.”
The 2024 edition featured participants from telecommunications, software engineering, academia, marketing, automotive, retail and commerce.
During the ceremony, organisers also unveiled the Nigeria Academic Excellence Awards (NAEA), an initiative focused on recognising achievement in education and research.
“Through NAEA, we aim to spotlight individuals, institutions, and projects driving academic excellence in Nigeria. It is a step towards encouraging innovation and fostering growth in education and research,” Nnuji said.
