About RIQ AI

Intelligence for the Academic Journey.

Our Mission

To develop AI-powered academic software solutions that make education more accessible, personalized, and effective.
We create intelligent tools that help students, educators, and institutions navigate academic challenges and make better use of technology in education.

Our Vision

To shape a future where intelligent technology enhances every part of the academic experience.
We envision education powered by responsible AI that supports students, empowers educators, and enables institutions to deliver smarter, more effective learning experiences.

The Story Behind RIQ AI

RIQ AI started with a simple idea: university life is hard enough, and finding basic information shouldn't make it worse. Instead of making students dig through scattered portals, group chats, emails, and schedules, RIQ brings everything into one place. It is more than a chatbot. It tracks deadlines, manages timetables, answers course questions, and helps keep campus updates organized.
Built for both students and lecturers, RIQ handles the everyday campus clutter so students can focus on what actually matters: learning and succeeding.

Founders' Story

Built by OOU students for OOU students

We're OOU students. Between us, we've spent hours trying to figure out admission status, cut-offs, NELFUND documents, and SIWES placements, and gotten wrong answers from people who were guessing.

The information exists, but it's scattered across WhatsApp groups, dead websites, and friends-of-friends who “know someone.”

So we built Eva. Ask her anything about OOU, including admission, NELFUND, SIWES, documents, and deadlines, and get a straight answer in seconds. Free to start. Built by students who've been exactly where you are.

She's not perfect yet. But she knows more than the group chat, and she's awake at 2am when you're panicking about your application.

What Drives RIQ AI

Built around the realities of student life.

Student First

From course information and announcements to campus resources and guidance, RIQ is designed around the everyday challenges students face.

Practical Intelligence

RIQ turns AI into a useful academic companion, helping students find information, stay organized, and navigate university life.

Trust & Responsibility

we believe educational AI should be transparent, responsible, and designed to support students.

Accessible to Everyone

RIQ brings essential academic support into one place, helping students spend less time searching and more time learning.

Meet the Team

The engineers, designers, and AI researchers shaping the future of academic assistant technology.

★ Team Lead

An AI enthusiast and builder passionate about turning complex problems into simple, useful experiences. Currently leading the development of Eva.

Ihimekpen Shedrack

CTO & CEO

Shedrack

A frontend developer and data science enthusiast focused on creating clean, intuitive digital experiences and intelligent solutions. Currently leading the frontend development of RIQ AI.

Orekoya Michael

Frontend Developer & Data Scientist

Michael

A cybersecurity and OSINT enthusiast focused on deriving actionable insights from open-source data and addressing complex challenges through research and technology. Currently leading research at RIQ AI, where the focus is on translating ideas and information into practical, AI-driven solutions.

Shittu David

Information Research Lead

David

A web developer and media administrator passionate about building engaging digital experiences and bringing ideas to life through technology. Currently managing RIQ AI’s media presence while developing modern, user-focused web solutions.

Ishola Emmanuel

Social Media Manager

Emmanuel

AI enthusiast and builder passionate about solving real-world problems with technology. Proud to be part of the team building Eva.

Hakeem Abdullahi

General Team Support Specialist

Abdullahi

A creative storyteller and social media strategist passionate about building communities and growing brands online. Currently managing RIQ AI's social channels, turning everyday campus conversations into content that helps students discover and connect with Eva.

Adekunle Ephraim

Social Media Manager

Ephraim

★ Team Lead

Ihimekpen Shedrack

CTO & CEO

An AI enthusiast and builder passionate about turning complex problems into simple, useful experiences. Currently leading the development of Eva.

Orekoya Michael

Frontend Developer & Data Scientist

Shittu David

Information Research Lead

Ishola Emmanuel

Social Media Manager

Hakeem Abdullahi

General Team Support Specialist

Adekunle Ephraim

Social Media Manager

Get in Touch

Have questions or want to learn more? We'd love to hear from you.

riqsoftware@gmail.com