Agenda for the Nigeria eGovernment Summit 2025
8:00 - 9:00
Registration and visit to exhibition stands
9:00 - 9:05
Recognition of Special Guests
9:05 - 9:10
National Anthem
9:10 - 9:20
Welcome Address
By Engr Lanre Ajayi, Executive Chairman DigiServe Network Services (the Convener)
9:20 - 9:50
Goodwill Messages
Mr Adesola Akinsanya, President, Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA)
Mr Sungil Son, Country Director, Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), Nigeria Office
Dr. Muhammad Sirajo Aliyu, President, Nigeria Computer Society (NCS)
Engr. Gbenga Adebayo, Chairman, Association of Licensed Telecom Operators of Nigeria (ALTON)
Mr Tony Izuagbe Emoekpere, President, Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON)
9:50- 10:00
Host Governor Address
Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Executive Governor Lagos State
10:00-10:10
Special Guest Keynote Address
Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR Governor, Abia State
10:00 - 11:00
Keynote Addresses
Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, DG/CEO, National Identity Management Commission
Dr Vincent Olatunji, National Commissioner/CEO, Nigeria, Data Protection Commission (NDPC)
Mr Kashifu Abdullahi, Director General/CEO, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)
Dr Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)
Dr. Bosun Tijani, Honourable Minister, Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy
11:00 - 11:30
Comments & Interactive Session with Special Guests & Keynote Speakers
11:30 - 11:40
Tea Break, Networking and visit to exhibition stands
11:40-12:00
State Government Panel: Fostering an Enabling Environment for Telecoms Infrastructure Development and eGovernment Adoption.
12:00 - 1:30 Parallel Session 2 – Panel Session 3 & 4
| Venue | Hall 1 | Hall 2 |
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| Panel Topic | Connectivity Panel: Bridging the Gap in Access to Telecoms Services, particularly in Unserved and Underserved Areas. | Big Tech, Multinationals & Global Perspectives Panel: Sharing Experiences, Best Practices and Strategies for International eGovernment partnerships. |
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12:00 - 1:30 Parallel Session 1 – Panel Session 1 & 2
| Venue | Hall 1 | Hall 2 |
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| Panel Topic | Connectivity Panel: Bridging the Gap in Access to Telecoms Services, particularly in Unserved and Underserved Areas. | Big Tech, Multinationals & Global Perspectives Panel: Sharing Experiences, Best Practices and Strategies for International eGovernment partnerships. |
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1: 30-2:30 Parallel Session 2 – Panel Session 3 & 4
| Venue | Hall 1 | Hall 2 |
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| Panel Topic | IoT, Data Analytics & AI-Powered Governance: Leveraging Data for Proactive Decision-Making and Intelligent Public Service Delivery. | Energy Infrastructure & Sustainable Solutions Panel: Energy as a Critical Resource for eGovernment Deployment. |
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2:30-3:00
Lunch and Visit to Exhibition stands
3:00-4:30 Parallel Session 3 – Panel Session 5 & 6
| Venue | Hall 1 | Hall 2 |
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| Panel Topic | Identity Management, FinTech & Cybersecurity Panel: Data Protection & Financial Inclusion as a Fundamental Human Right. | People’s Parliament: People’s Expectations in a Technology Driven Society. |
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