Osaretin Agbonavbare, a leading African technology innovator and authority in Artificial Intelligence and Human-Computer Interaction, has achieved a significant milestone in the United States with the completion of an MBA in Information Technology from Western Governors University (WGU), Utah.
The achievement was marked during a graduation ceremony in Atlanta, attracting attention from educators, technologists, and peers who recognise Agbonavbare as a figure shaping the future of global innovation.
Beyond academic achievement, Agbonavbare is known internationally for his flagship project, iBARE (Interactive Business AI for Real-time Engagement), a digital humanoid AI platform that integrates workforce augmentation, creative production, software automation, and data intelligence. Designed for scalability and accessibility, iBARE allows enterprises, educational institutions, and public organisations to deploy AI without extensive technical knowledge. The platform aims to enhance productivity, support human-centred AI adoption, and create new opportunities for skills development and entrepreneurial growth.
iBARE aligns with strategic priorities outlined in the U.S. “Winning the AI Race: America’s AI Action Plan” of July 2025, including accelerating innovation, strengthening domestic AI infrastructure, and leading international AI standards. By offering a low-code/no-code framework, iBARE encourages rapid and inclusive AI adoption across industries, supports ethical AI deployment, and facilitates workforce training for the next-generation AI economy. Analysts note that iBARE’s modular and human-in-the-loop design complements federal efforts to democratise AI access while fostering domestic innovation.
Agbonavbare’s multidisciplinary background supports his global influence. His academic portfolio includes a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Electronics Technology, a Master’s Degree in Psychology, a PhD in Psychology, and an Honorary Doctorate in Business Administration (in view). This combination of human behaviour expertise, technological design, and business strategy allows him to connect AI development with practical societal impact.
During his Atlanta graduation speech, Agbonavbare highlighted the importance of continuous learning. “This milestone reminds me that growth never stops,” he said. “The WGU MBA empowered me to launch five new U.S.-based businesses while studying. It strengthened my leadership, sharpened my vision, and expanded my capacity to innovate.”
His accomplishments extend beyond academia and entrepreneurship. Agbonavbare has received numerous international honours, including the Corporate LiveWire Innovation & Excellence Award (EdTech), the Global Recognition Award for contributions to HCI and educational technology, and the Texas Innovator in Education Technology distinction. He has served as a UN Science Summit convener, a two-time Forbes Africa Under 30 nominee, an international keynote speaker in 34 countries, and author of over 40 books on AI, psychology, leadership, and smart technology.
Through iBARE, Agbonavbare continues to advance a vision of technology serving humanity. Analysts forecast that as AI technologies increasingly shape education, enterprise operations, and community development, iBARE will support U.S. efforts to lead globally in AI, develop domestic workforce capacity, and promote ethical, human-centred AI deployment.
Agbonavbare’s journey, marked by innovation, ambition, and commitment to transformative impact, serves as an example for African and global technology leaders, while reinforcing the United States’ strategic path towards AI leadership and inclusive economic growth.
