Agenda for the Nigeria eGovernment Summit 2026
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
Engr. Lanre Ajayi, Chairman, Nigeria eGovernment Summit
9:20 - 9:45
Goodwill Messages
Engr. Kunle Olorundare, President, Internet Society (ISOC), Nigeria Chapter
Dr. Emmanuel Olarewaju Ayoola, President, Information Technology Association of Nigeria (ITAN)
Mr. James Okwudili Agada, President, Institute of Software Practitioners of Nigeria (ISPON)
Mr. Adesola Akinsanya, President, Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA)
Engr. Gbenga Adebayo, Chairman, Association of Licensed Telecom Operators of Nigeria (ALTON)
Mr. Tony Izuagbe Emoekpere, President, Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON)
Mr. Bayo Adegbiji, Registrar, Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN)
9:45 - 10:00
Host Governor Address
Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Executive Governor, Lagos State
10:00 - 10:20
Special Guest Of Honour Keynote Addresses
Senator Monday Okpebholo, Executive Governor, Edo State
Dr. Nasir Idris, Executive Governor, Kebbi State
Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, Executive Governor, Cross River State
10:20 - 10:40
Special Keynote Addresses
Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
10:40 - 11:20
Keynote Addresses
Dr. Vincent Olatunji, National Commissioner/CEO, Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC)
Mr. Kashifu Abdullahi, Director General/CEO, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)
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 Electoral Technology: Infrastructure, Policy, and Innovation at the State Level. Session focus: broadband and connectivity for electoral operations, digital infrastructure development, Right-of-Way (RoW) reforms, and the security and resilience of election infrastructure.
Panel Chair
Mr. Biodun Omoniyi, GMD/CEO, VDT Communications
Lead Paper Presenters
Associate Professor Justin Beshel, Honourable Commissioner, Science and Technology, Cross River State
Mrs. Happiness Obioha, Chief Executive Officer, Tizel Cybersecurity
Panelists
Ms. Chinwe Okoli, Special Adviser to Anambra State Governor on Innovation and Business Incubation, and Chief Executive Officer, Solution Innovation District (SID)
Mr. Adebayo Moshope Akande, Director General, Oyo State Infrastructure Management and Control Agency (OYSIMCA)
Mr. Eghosa C. Urhoghide, Managing Director, Edo State Information & Communication Technology Agency (EdoICTA)
Dr. Habib Abubakar Gajam, Executive Secretary & Chief Information Officer, Zamfara Information and Communications Technology Development Agency (ZITDA)
Dr. Bashir Abdu Muzakkari, Director General, Kano State Information Technology Development Agency (KSITDA)
Dr. Lucky Enehita-Inegbenehi, Managing Director, Edo State Waste Management Board
Mr. Sadiq Bala Kende, Senior Special Assistant on New Media to Kebbi State Governor
Mr. Kingsley Uwazie, Chief Technology Consultant, NTEL
Mr. Ifeloju Alakija, Senior VP, Corporate Services, T2mobile
12:45 - 1:30
Panel Session 2: Digital Infrastructure, Energy And Inclusive Access Panel
Session focus: The Last Mile Challenge, powering connectivity and energy for 100% polling unit coverage.
Panel Chair
Mr. Chidi Ibisi, Executive Director, Business Development, Broadbased Communications Ltd.
Lead Paper Presenters
Engr. Adewumi S. Anjorin, MD/CEO, LinkOrg Networks Ltd.
Mr. Oluwasoji Agboola, Technical Director/Founder, Stelnux Solutions
Panelists
Mr. Tayo Adenuga-Taiwo, CEO, Fibreworld Telecommunications Network Limited
Mr. Oluseyi Lala, Divisional Chief Executive Officer, ipNX Business, ipNX Nigeria
Mr. Hammed Adebayo, Associate Director, Energy Management, IHS (Nigeria) Limited
Mr. Obinna Adumike, Head of Converged Digital Infrastructure for Africa, Open Access Data Centre
Mr. Abayomi Adeleke Daramola, CEO, Yoda Technologies
Mr. Ochada-Igwe Matthew, Operations & Research Expert
Mr. Iromara Victor, Co-Founder/Managing Director, BAS Technologies
Engr. Abibat Dunmoye, Chief Technical Officer, Enextgen Wireless Limited
Engr. Kunle Olorundare, President, Internet Society (ISOC), Nigeria Chapter
1:30 - 2:15
Panel Session 3: Emerging Technologies And Intelligent Governance Panel
Session focus: Beyond BVAS, exploring blockchain and AI for immutable electoral auditing.
Panel Chair
Mrs. Tinuade Oguntuyi, General Manager, Technical, Information Connectivity Solutions Limited (ICSL)
Lead Paper Presenters
Dr. Emmanuel Olarewaju Ayoola, President, Information Technology Association of Nigeria (ITAN)
Mr. James Okwudili Agada, President, Institute of Software Practitioners of Nigeria (ISPON)
Panelists
Dr. Engr. Salisu Kaka, Director, e-Government & Digital Economy Development, NITDA
Oluwatayo Winkunle, Founder and Chief Executive, Techlytics
Mr. Oluwatimilehin Adelowo, Head, Technology Security and Resilience, T2mobile
Mr. Uche Onwudiwe, MD, COURE Software and Systems Limited
Mr. Olaleye Abdullahi, Network Transmission Design Specialist
Chidera Ezenwanne, Senior Associate, KENNA
Mr. Daniel Ogbere, Head of Technology Services, Descasio
Mr. Divine Matthew, Founder & CEO, Grace AI Lab
2:15 - 3:00
Lunch And Visit To Exhibition Stands
3:00 - 4:30
Panel Session 4: Citizen-Centric Governance And Digital Rights Panel
Session focus: Protecting the Digital Voter, data privacy, cybersecurity, and combating misinformation.
Panel Chair
Engr. Makinwa Adetoro, Senior Business Development Manager, West, Central & Southern Africa, Baicells Technologies Co Ltd
Lead Paper Presenters
Mr. 'Gbenga Sesan, Executive Director, Paradigm Initiative
Dr. Harrison N. Nnaji, Chief Information Security Officer, Information Security Operations, FirstBank & Its Subsidiaries
Panelists
Mr. Habeeb Wahab, Head, Innovation and Technology, Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA)
Mr. Adesida Oluwaseun, Chief Communication Strategist, Davebrook Limited
Mr. Omijeh Edeoghon, Managing Director, Digitalweb Application Development Limited
Mr. Patrick Essien, Cybersecurity & Data Policy Professional
Mr. Onyezi Okechukwu Henry, Co-founder & CTO, FroggyTalk, Head, Business and Technical Operations, Dotgo LLC
Dr. Ifeanyi Ochonogor, CEO, E-Terra Technologies Ltd.
Mr. Isaac John-Agbo, Founder & CEO, WorkSure Africa
Ms. Alma Oputa, Head, Strategic Partnerships & Operations, ITGest Nigeria & Nexus Alliance
Mr. Osilama Aliu, Network Engineer, Soft Alliance and Resources Limited
4:30 - 5:00
Open Floor / Interactive Session
5:00
Vote Of Thanks