About Simput Eagles Dafup II. DNIIT, MCIPE, MD, DMS, FCRSA, DFILMMD.
Dr. Simput Eagles Dafup II is a multidisciplinary leader, community developer, and technologist recognized for his commitment to service and innovation in Nigeria, parts of Africa, and the US. Born on the 16th of January in the 80s, he has built a career that bridges the gap between Modern Medicine, advanced engineering and humanitarian advocacy. He has succeeded in unravelling a few ideas in Science and Technology, including generating hydropower for community use, building robotic security chip systems, and IoT-driven applications for smart societies. Simput is a progressive, and by right, a believer in Green/Clean Society principles.
A Legacy of Service
A decade ago, Simput founded 16th Era Plus Technologies ( which later metamorphosed into a group of companies - 16th Era Group - with subsidiaries in many fields, from Oil & Gas, healthcare, to Manufacturing). He developed his FinTech blockchain platform named CRYBUG, a P2P centralized crypto exchange, and a native coin bearing the same name. Beyond his professional endeavors in the oil, gas, and energy sectors, Dr Dafup II is a devoted family ideologist and a progressive leader who believes that the future of leadership belongs to those with the passion and expertise to innovate for the common good.
Academic Excellence & Expertise.
Dr Dafup II holds an extensive portfolio of international degrees across several specialized fields:
-Doctorate: DMS. Engineering Management (India), PhD. Artificial Intelligence (Switzerland),
-Master’s Degrees: MBA. International Business (India), M.Sc. Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (France), Eng.M. Software Engineering (USA), and M.A. Christian Leadership (USA).
-Bachelor’s Degrees: Eng.B. Software Engineering (USA), B.Tech. Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Ghana), B.Sc. Information Technology (Ghana), and B.A. Theology (USA).
Honorary Doctorate:
Leadership and Conflict Management, Nigeria.
Professional Trainings:
1. Flight Pilot training.
2. Human Rights Studies.
3. Prof. Dipl. in Private Investigation.
4. DNIIT Software Engineering.
Membership:
1. Member, Kuru Old Students Association (KOSA).
2. Member "MNIPE", Nigerian Institute of Power Engineers (NIPE)
3. Fellow "FCRSA" of the International Association of Research Scholars and Administrators.
4. Distinguished Fellow "FILMMD" of the Institute of Leadership Manpower and Management Development.
5. Board Member, Nigeria-Indonesia Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
6. Member, Franco-Nigerian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
7. Member, Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce.
8. Member, Nigerian British Chamber of Commerce.
9. Member, China General Chamber of Commerce.
Professional & Political Vision 2027:
My vision is to architect a Plateau State where innovation meets equity. Professionally, I leverage my expertise in Engineering Management, Robotics, and AI to bridge the gap between traditional industry and the digital future, driving growth in energy and agriculture.
Politically, I am committed to an "Open Society" built on merit, not bigotry. My focus is on empowering our youth through technical mastery and ensuring gender inclusivity in leadership. By replacing divisive politics with global statesmanship, I aim to secure our communities, modernize our infrastructure, and unlock sustainable prosperity for everyone.