Musa Ridwan Itopa

I want to be a DRep because Cardano's Voltaire governance is the most inclusive and transparent in blockchain.I believe underrepresented voices especially from Africa and student communities need strong representation to shape its future. As a grassroots builder in Nigeria,I want to vote on proposals prioritizing education, decentralization, real-world utility, and equitable treasury use, ensuring sustainable growth and empowerment in emerging markets.Elected Member, Cardano Civics Committee (Intersect) Chosen by the community in late 2025 to promote participation, transparency, and education. I've joined governance health discussions, hosted spaces, and helped make processes accessible.2X President, Unified Cardano Student Club Nigeria Leading a national student network onboarding thousands via workshops,meetups and university events.We've delivered Catalyst-funded projects like the SANDBOX hackathon for devs/startups and a 4-hour global governance workshop reaching 300+ participants.

I believe in a truly decentralized, inclusive Cardano ecosystem where every voice especially from underrepresented regions like Africa and student communities shapes the future. Cardano's Voltaire era is about empowerment through transparent, community-driven governance that prioritizes education, real-world adoption, and sustainable innovation over short-term gains.
What I want to achieve as your DRep:Champion proposals that boost education and onboarding (e.g., student programs, workshops, tools for emerging markets).
Advocate for transparency, fairness, and inclusion in governance actions, treasury spends, and protocol updates.
Amplify Africa-focused initiatives for real-world impact, decentralization, and economic empowerment.
Encourage active delegation from students/young holders so underrepresented groups have stronger representation.
Vote thoughtfully, explain my reasoning publicly (via Tempo/X), and engage with delegators to foster open dialogue.

Elected Member, Cardano Civics Committee (Intersect) — Community-elected in late 2025 (term to October 2026). Contribute to governance health discussions, host spaces on transparency/participation, and support accessible processes for the ecosystem.
2X President & Founder, Unified Cardano Student Club Nigeria — Lead national student network onboarding thousands via workshops, meetups, and university events across 6+ campuses.
Catalyst-Funded Project Leader Delivered initiatives like SANDBOX hackathon (bridging devs/startups) and 4-hour global governance workshop (300+ participants, live from multiple universities).
Blockchain Educator & Advocate Organized events with Cardano leaders (e.g., Nicolas Cerny on governance, Ubio Obu on Africa adoption); host sessions on Voltaire, DReps, and community participation.
Active Community Builder Midnight Network Ambassador; daily ADA engagement; focus on Africa/emerging markets inclusion, decentralization, and real-world utility.