How does emergency response usually work in Nigeria?
Nigeria has an emergency number, but it can be unreliable. Depending on where you are, it may or may not work. Sometimes people reach a hospital and are turned away.
One night at 2 a.m., Folake Owodunni woke up because her 1.5-year-old son was screaming in pain. As a first-time parent in Canada, she was terrified and called 911. Paramedics arrived within 10 minutes and resolved the minor issue. This experience inspired the idea for Emergency Response Africa, ensuring quick medical help in Nigeria.
In her homeland, Folake dedicated herself to building first aid infrastructure, greatly improving emergency response times and saving countless lives. We talked to Folake about her journey, pitching in Nigeria and Canada, the essence of entrepreneurship, and why her mother inspires her more than Elon Musk.