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)

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)

10:00 - 10:20

Host Governor Address

Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Executive Governor Lagos State

10:20 - 10:40

Special Guest Keynote Address

Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, Executive Governor, Enugu State

10:40 - 11:20

Keynote Addresses

Mr Collins Onuegbu, Chairman, Signal Alliance Technology Holdings (SATH)

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)

Dr. Bosun Tijani, Honourable Minister, Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy

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

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 Mr Eghosa Urhoghide, Managing Director, Edo State ICTA
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. Dr. Prince Lawrence Ezeh, Honourable Commissioner for Innovation Science and Technology, Enugu State

12:45 - 1:30 Consolidated Session 1 – 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 Tunji Alabi, Managing Director, Infratel Africa
  5. Ms Adesuwa Imasekha, Group Chief Executive Officer, TAI Corporation
  6. Mr Olayemi Abifarin, Director & Founder, Telcroft Technologies Ltd.
  7. Mr Oluwatimilehin Adelowo, Head, IT Security & Governance, 9mobile

1:30 - 2:15 Consolidated Session 2 – 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 Mr Wole Abu, Managing Director, West Africa, Equinix
Lead Paper Presenter Oluwatayo Winkunle, Founder & CEO, Techlytics
Panelists
  1. Mr Onyezi Okechukwu Henry, Head, Business and Technical Operations, Dotgo
  2. Mr Tolu Ajayi, Senior Solutions Engineer, Celonis
  3. Tinuade Oguntuyi, Head of Networks and Solutions, Information Connectivity Solutions Limited (ICSL)
  4. Mr Abdulazeez Adebisi, Contract Manager, CBRE
  5. Mr Olufemi Wiilliams, Managing Director/CEO, Newwaves Ecosystem
  6. Mr Salvation Alibor, CEO, Salvy VentureCorp

2:15-3:00

Lunch and Visit to Exhibition stands

3:00-4:30 Consolidated Session 3 – 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. Bidemi Adebayo, CEO & Co-Founder, Hadi Finance
  3. Mr Emmanuel Olu-Festus, Legal & Data Protection Officer, Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA)
  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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