Dr. Terese Shadrach Akpem is a trailblazer in digital animal health care delivery. Discover the journey, innovations, and impact of a visionary professional dedicated to transformaing animal healthcare through innocation, compassion and cutting-edge solutions. A versatile leader who embodies expertise in social entrepreneurship, agribusiness, digital innovation, strategic doing and youth empowerment, human-centered design thinking, policy formulation, project management, and capaciy building, emerging as a true catalyst for sustainable development on the African continent.
A trailblazer in veterinary medicine.
Discover the journey, innovations, and impact of a visionary vet doctor dedicated to transforming animal healthcare through science, compassion, and cutting-edge solutions.
Meet Dr. Terese Shadrach Akpem
Dr. Akpem Terese Shadrach is a veterinarian, social entrepreneur, thought leader, and change agent with over 8 years of experience in animal health, agriculture, social entrepreneurship, human resource development, digital innovation, and sustainable development.
As the founder of Vet Konect, he blends animal health expertise with digital innovation to build a digital animal health platform that provides livestock farmers and pet owners across Nigeria and other African countries with animal health coverage.
Key specialties
✅ Advanced Animal Healthcare
✅ Innovative Veterinary Solutions
✅ Pet & Livestock Disease Management
✅ Research & Development in Veterinary Medicine
Currently, Dr. Akpem is a candidate for the Presidency of the United States Government Exchange Alumni Association of Nigeria (USGEAAN), where he is championing a bold vision to unify, empower, and create impact across all alumni networks nationwide.
Award & Achievements
With a deep-rooted passion for animal care and an innovative spirit, I’ve dedicated my career to solving some of the toughest challenges in veterinary medicine. From pioneering research to developing practical field solutions, my goal is to improve animal health outcomes and make a meaningful impact in the lives of both animals and their caregivers.
Over the years, I’ve worked across clinical, academic, and community-based settings — always guided by evidence, empathy, and a drive to do better. Whether it’s designing new approaches to disease prevention or collaborating with fellow professionals to strengthen veterinary systems, I believe in pushing boundaries and delivering results that matter.
- Pamoja Founders Leadership Program – 2024
- 1st Runner-Up, AYUTE Africa Challenge – 2024
- Mastercard Foundation FAST Fellows Program – 2024
- Top Agri-Food Pioneer by World Food Prize Foundation – 2024
2023 Mandela Washington Fellow — 2023
Delegate, Nigeria Youth Future Funds (NYFF) — 2023
Top 5 Finalist, AYUTE Nigeria Innovation Challenge — 2022
2nd Runner-up, Streetwize Entrepreneurship Reality Show — 2021
Winner, VetsArk Innovation Challenge — 2019
Fellow, Young Political Leadership School for Africa (Semester VI) — 2019
Panelist, World Youth Forum — 2018
Hero KickStart Awardee — 2018
ONE Champion — 2018
Dr. Akpem for USGEAAN President – 2025
Igniting Our Collective Impact: Uniting, Empowering, and Transforming USGEAAN Together.
My 3-Pillar Manifesto Strategy
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Connect: Build inclusive networks and mentorship systems.
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Empower: Offer growth opportunities, funding, and welfare support.
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Impact: Launch collaborative development projects and amplify alumni voices.
🧩 Together, we will transform USGEAAN into a dynamic force for national progress, collaboration, and positive change.
Gallery
A visual journey through innovation, compassion, and veterinary excellence.
