Saving lives with accessible, affordable medical oxygen in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Introducing Oxygen Hub.

What we do

Our vision is to reduce the morbidity and mortality as a result of limited access to critical life-saving medical oxygen in Sub-Saharan Africa. Oxygen Hub works with local business partners in to power the production and distribution of medical oxygen through financially sustainable business models.

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Oxygen Hub's Model​

Oxygen Hub is building a resilient, locally owned and managed network of entrepreneurs that is sustainable in the long term. We achieve this by providing end-to-end support to our local business partners.

Advantages of Oxygen Hub's Model

Oxygen Hub is building a resilient, locally owned and managed network of entrepreneurs that is sustainable in the long term. We achieve this by providing end-to-end support to our local business partners.

“Decolonizing” oxygen in Africa​

Through locally-led and
locally-owned enterprises.

Tackling COVID demand

While building resilient
long-term infrastructure.

Building up the private sector

Driving efficiencies tougher to realize with public sector budgets and procurement.

Leveraging blended finance

Coupled with world-class operating standards to dramatically improve the viability and sustainability of the midsize PSA business.

Competitive pricing

Opening up greater oxygen access for vulnerable patients 

Oxygen Hub's Current Operations in Three Countries

Oxygen Hub is currently operational in three countries: Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria with ambitions to scale across SSA.

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Kenya

Identified key hotspots based on our market mapping

Nigeria

Working closely with the government to expand our footprint

Ethiopia

Guided by the government's oxygen roadmap and prioritize working with public institutions

Our 10 Year Goals

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The Oxygen Hub team

Victor Maina

Chief Executive Officer

Sarah Jackson

Chief Financial Officer

Leyou Tameru

Chief Executive Officer

Olatunji Ayimora

Technology and Maintenance Lead

Harun Assefa

Technology and Data Analytics Manager

Etse-Hiwot Girma

East Africa Regional Manager

Faizal Soobhany

FCCA

Ijeoma Anyigbo

West Africa Regional Manager

Kalkidan Tsegaye

East Africa Operations

Henry Aniago

Nigeria Sales Associate

Karuna Dookan

Admin & Accounting Coordinator

Ratana Ismail

Finance & Operations Director

Christopher Okoye

Nigeria Sales Manager

Kevin Oswere

Business Operations Lead

Board of Directors

Noha El-Ghobashy

CEO of ITT & President of Oxygen Hub

Nnamdi Agbim

CEO, Interkel Group

Amod Kher

Group CEO, Skalar Automation Group

Madji Sock

Co-founder, Haskè Ventures

Oxygen Hub's key partners

Victor Maina​

Victor is a senior management executive backed by 15 years of experience in startups, FMCG, logistics and tech. An expert in Investor relations, Equity funding, board management, sales, finance, operations strategies and training. Victor possess demonstrated success of starting new business, developing existing business and motivating teams to consistently exceed targets. He excels in driving commercial strategies that markedly increase revenue and market share. His analytical acumen and profound industry knowledge underpin his track record of business leadership, transformation, strategic leadership and growth.

Sarah Jackson

Sarah Jackson is a Chartered Management Accountant with an impact investment background in Africa. Sarah spent 9 years working for the Verdant Frontiers Group leading the finance and legal side of operations in Africa, analysing investment opportunities and leading the groups consulting company, supporting investors in Ethiopia to transition their companies from the entrepreneurial to the corporate phase. Prior to that Sarah worked for the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences Next Einstein Initiative, a non-profit establishing post-graduate Mathematical Sciences institutes across Africa.

Leyou Tameru

Leyou Tameru is Oxygen Hub’s Legal Advisor. She is an independent arbitrator and expert in Africa focused international Arbitration. She advises governments and international government organizations on investment and policy matters, such as serving as an expert in the drafting process of the African Continental Free Trade Area protocols, ICSID rules amendment process and providing contract and pre-dispute negotiations on large government contracts. Leyou is a Court Member of the International Court of Arbitration at the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in Paris (France) and is also on the list of arbitrators in a number of centers such as the LCIA in London (UK), SHIAC in Shanghai (China), CRCICA in Cairo (Egypt) and MARC in Port Louis (Mauritius).

Olatunji Ayimora

Olatunji comes with two decades of experience in production and maintenance operation management. Mainly in manufacturing, industrial gas, and oil and gas industries. Olatunji holds a master’s in Operation and Production Management from the University of Lagos, bachelor’s in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Port Harcourt, and Higher National Diploma in Electrical Engineering from Yaba College of Technology, Lagos. Olatunji is a registered engineer with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) and member of Nigerian Society of Engineers.

Harun Assefa

Harun is Special Project Manager for Oxygen Hub. He is an experienced project manager and technology professional with a passion for success. Harun’s career journey has taken him through the health sectors, where he worked in child immunization and sexual reproductive health sectors. He has also worked with Non-Profits and Management Consulting companies to gain valuable skills and knowledge, which have allowed him to excel in fast-paced
environments. Harun has a Bachelor of Science in  Computer Science and a Masters Degree in Project Management.

Etse-Hiwot Girma

Etse-Hiwot is Ethiopia Country Manager for Oxygen Hub. She has over 10 years’ experience building and leading investments in numerous sectors including healthcare, construction, hospitality, manufacturing, mining, aviation and agribusiness. She has served as an advisor for private and public sector as well as NGOs in Ethiopia, Kenya and Rwanda. 

Faizal Soobhany

Faizal Soobhany FCCA, overseas the finance function. With over 20 years of experience in financial management, reporting, compliance, and the implementation of internal controls across various industries, Faizal brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the team.

Ijeoma Anyigbo

Ijeoma is the Nigeria County Manager for Oxygen Hub. She has 9 years’ experience in Healthcare Advisory and Healthcare Financing and has worked for organizations such as PwC and IFHA. Ijeoma has a master’s in Public Health from University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.

Kalkidan Tsegaye

Kalkidan is a highly skilled and accomplished professional with over 5 years of diverse experience in the healthcare and technology industries, with a specific focus on women’s health. She excels in project management, strategic planning and team leadership, and has a proven track record of success in both the non-profit and private sectors.

Henry Aniago

Henry Aniago has 10 years of sales experience in the pharmaceutical industry. He is currently the Sales Associate for Oxygen Hub in the North-West region of Nigeria.  Prior to joining Oxygen Hub, Henry worked as a Sales Associate in Sevier pharmaceutical and as a territory manager in Shelf Life Nigeria. He holds a bachelor in pharmacy degree and a Masters in Industrial Pharmacy from Ahmadu Bello University.

Karuna Dookan

Ms Karuna Dookhan is the Administrative Coordinator at Oxygen Hub Ltd. She has over 5 years of experience working in the Administration field which has been acquired from both working in her country of origin and internationally. Karuna has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Mauritius coupled with a Master of Business Administration specializing in finance from the University of Wales, Cardiff.

Ratana Ismail

Ratana is Finance and Operations Director for Oxygen Hub, bringing over 10 years experience in corporate accounting and finance. Ratana holds a bachelor’s from Curtin University and membership in CPA Australia.

Christopher Okoye

Christopher Okoye is the Sales manager for Oxygen Hub. He is a pharmacist with over 10 years of experience in Healthcare services, Pharma Sales, Key Account Management and Business development. He has worked with several multinationals and Start-up Pharma companies such as mPharma, GSK and Swipha. His most recent role was Wholesale Country Lead Nigeria at mPharma. Christopher holds a B.Pharm. degree from Ahmadu Bello University and a Graduate certificate in Management from Nigeria Institute of Management (Chartered).

Kevin Oswere

Kevin is a seasoned business development professional with over a decade of experience driving business growth and operational excellence. His expertise spans a range of critical areas, including strategic planning, management, and operational execution. He possesses cross-functional skills in project development and growth initiatives, key account management, and portfolio management. This comprehensive skillset allows him to effectively contribute to various facets of business development, from initial project conception to ongoing portfolio optimization.

Noha El-Ghobashy

Currently ITT’s CEO and the Interim CEO of Oxygen Hub , Noha previously led ITT’s product development, deployment strategy, and engagement with the technology-for-development ecosystem.

Nnamdi Agbim

Nnamdi is the founder and Group Chief Executive Officer of Interkel Group and has taken the company from its humble beginnings over 3 decades ago to being one of the most diversified indigenous construction and engineering companies in Nigeria and sub Saharan Africa.

Amod Kher

Amod Kher is passionate about solving real world and business problems that impact the lives of millions of people. Amod has decades of business leadership spanning commercial, operational and product management expertise for medical products.

Madji Sock

Madji is a seasoned entrepreneur and senior business executive. She has designed numerous programs and initiatives to strengthen the private sector, drive policy changes and build partnerships.