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 - 9:30

Welcome Address

By Engr Lanre Ajayi, Executive Chairman DigiServe Network Services (the Convener)

9:30 - 10:00

Goodwill Messages

Engr. Kunle Olorundare, President, Internet Society's Nigeria Chapter

Mr Adesola Akinsanya, President, Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA)

Mr Tony Izuagbe Emoekpere, President, Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON)

10:00 - 10:20

Host Governor Address

Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Executive Governor Lagos State

10:20 - 10:40

Special Guest Keynote Address

Mal. Dikko Umaru Radda, Ph.D Executive Governor, Katsina State

10:40 - 11:20

Keynote Addresses

Dr Ayotunde Coker, CEO, OpenAccess Data Centres

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)

11:20 - 11:30

Comments & Interactive Session with Special Guests & Keynote Speakers

11:30 - 11:45

TEA Break, Networking and visit to exhibition stands

11:45 - 12:00

Exhibition Tour: Brand, Products and Services Presentation by Sponsors

12:00 - 12:45

Panel Session 1 - State Government Panel: Fostering an Enabling Environment for Telecoms Infrastructure Development and eGovernment Adoption.

Category Details
Panel Chair Mr Olatubosun Alake, Honourable Commissioner, Innovation, Science & Technology, Lagos State
Lead Paper Presenter
  • Associate Professor Justin Beshel, Honourable Commissioner, Science and Technology, Cross River State
  • Mr Eghosa Urhoghide, Managing Director, Edo State ICTA
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    Panelists
    1. Dr. Helen Aderibigbe Adeniyi, Commissioner for Innovation Science and Technology, Kogi State
    2. Mr Abdullahi Bappah Ahmed, Honourable Commissioner for Technology, Gombe State
    3. Mr Naufal Ahmad, Director General, Katsina State Directorate of Information and Communication Technology (KATDICT)
    4. Mr Sani Haruna Sani, DG/CEO, Nasarawa State Information Technology and Digital Economy Agency (NASITDEA)
    5. Engr. Rhaheemat Abisola Adabanija, Director ICT, Oyo State Government

    12:45 - 1:30

    Panel Session 2 – Digital Infrastructure, Energy and Inclusive Access Panel

    Category Details
    Session Focus Building robust digital infrastructure, bridging the gap in access to telecoms services, and ensuring sustainable energy solutions for eGovernment deployment.
    Panel Chair Mr Olusegun Okuneye, Deputy Director, Strategic Business Initiatives, ipNX Nigeria Limited
    Lead Paper Presenters
    1. Akin Thompson, CEO, Elemental Limited
    2. Mr Oluwasoji AGBOOLA, Manager, Passive Infra-Power, GLO1 Submarine Cable Systems
    Panelists
    1. Mr Biodun Omoniyi, GMD/CEO, VDT Communications
    2. Tobi Durojaiye, Country Director, Unconnected.org
    3. Dr. Krish Ranganath, Regional Executive, West Africa, Africa Data Centres (ADC)
    4. Mr Gbenga Adegbiji, Managing Director/CEO, Geniserve Limited
    5. Mr Landon Eroumuona, Chief Technology Officer, Hafol Resources Limited
    6. Mr Tunji Alabi, Managing Director, Infratel Africa
    7. Ms Adesuwa Imasekha, Group Chief Executive Officer, TAI Corporation
    8. Mr Olayemi Abifarin, Director & Founder, Telcroft Technologies Ltd.
    9. Mr Oluwatimilehin Adelowo, Head, IT Security & Governance, 9mobile

    1:30 - 2:15

    Panel Session 3 – Emerging Technologies and Intelligent Governance Panel

    Category Details
    Session Focus Leveraging emerging technologies like IoT, data analytics, and AI for proactive decision-making, intelligent public service delivery, and exploring global best practices in eGovernment.
    Panel Chair Oluwatayo Winkunle, Founder & CEO, Techlytics
    Lead Paper Presenters
  • Ms Funmike Olayera, Regional Manager, Public Sector & Regional Business, Equinix West Africa
  • Mr. Andie Oluwafemi Moyan, Chief Executive Officer, CitiData Centre
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    Panelists
    1. Mr. John Nwachukwu, Chief Strategy/Executive Officer (CSEO), Zoracom
    2. Mrs. Happiness Obioha, CEO, Tizel Cybersecurity
    3. Dr. Mohammed Agbali, Head, PPP Unit, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)
    4. Mr Onyezi Okechukwu Henry, Head, Business and Technical Operations, Dotgo
    5. Mr Tolu Ajayi, Senior Solutions Engineer, Celonis
    6. Tinuade Oguntuyi, Head of Networks and Solutions, Information Connectivity Solutions Limited (ICSL)
    7. Dr. Dahiru Usman Haruna, HOD: Department of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Modibbo Adama University, Yola
    8. Mr Abdulazeez Adebisi, Contract Manager, CBRE
    9. Mr Olufemi Wiilliams, Managing Director/CEO, Newwaves Ecosystem
    10. Mr Salvation Alibor, CEO, Salvy VentureCorp

    2:15-3:00

    Lunch and Visit to Exhibition stands

    2:15 - 3:00

    Panel Session 4 – Citizen-Centric Governance and Digital Rights Panel

    Category Details
    Session Focus Understanding people's expectations in a technology-driven society, ensuring citizen-centric governance, and protecting digital rights, including data protection and financial inclusion.
    Panel Chair Dr Tola Yusuf, Co-founder, Infratel Africa
    Lead Paper Presenter Mr Ayoola Babatunde Oke, Esq., Legal & Regulatory Consultant, Swift Telephone Network Ltd.
    Panelists
    1. Mr Babatunde Bamigboye, Esq., Head Legal Enforcement & Regulations, Nigeria, Data Protection Commission (NDPC)
    2. Mr Emmanuel Olu-Festus, Legal & Data Protection Officer, Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA)
    3. Bidemi Adebayo, CEO & Co-Founder, Hadi Finance
    4. Hon. Lucky Uduikhue, Immediate Past Vice Chairman, Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government, Lagos State
    5. Mr Akinlabi Adegoke, Chief Digital Officer, Lotus Bank
    6. Mr Confidence Jackmay, Managing Director & Founder, Pasby
    7. Kehinde Ayeni, Executive Director, LEAP Africa
    8. Mr Abiodun Aderohunmu, Managing Partner, Vega Growing Global Enterprises
    9. Oluwatobi Ayodele, Co-founder, Cybersecurity Education Initiative (CYSED)

    4:30 - 5:00

    Open Floor/Interactive Session

    5:00

    Vote of Thanks

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