The Nigeria eGovernment Summit 2026 Proceedings

With extensive experience spanning innovation policy, science parks, venture development, and startup ecosystem design, Chinwe has successfully built platforms that connect government, academia, investors, development partners, and the private sector to accelerate inclusive economic growth. Her previous roles include serving as the pioneer manager of Nigeria's first university-embedded innovation hub at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and as Technical Assistant to Nigeria's Presidential Economic Advisory Council.

Bayo Akande is a serial entrepreneur with a rich experience straddling technology, media, art and entertainment. He is the Founder and CEO of Orb Solutions, a full-service technology company that specialises in the areas of managed technology services, IT support as well as web and mobile app development. Orb, under his leadership has successfully developed financial trading platforms, e-commerce marketplaces, university management systems and mobile applications for corporate multinationals like Total E & P Nigerian limited. He founded West Midlands CBT Ltd., a technology services company in 2013.

A passionate advocate for digital connectivity, Eghosa has also spearheaded efforts to accelerate broadband deployment across Edo State through stakeholder engagement on fibre infrastructure protection, Right-of-Way reforms, and stronger collaboration between government, telecommunications operators, and local communities. Through his leadership, EdoICTA continues to strengthen digital public infrastructure, foster innovation, and expand digital inclusion, making technology a catalyst for more efficient, transparent, and citizen-centred governance.

A respected public sector leader, digital transformation strategist, and academic, Dr. Gajam brings over 15 years of experience spanning government, industry, and higher education. His career reflects a steadfast commitment to leveraging technology, innovation, and human capital development to drive sustainable public sector transformation. Dr. Gajam holds a Ph.D. in Strategy from Coventry University, where his research examined the role of big data analytics capabilities in driving innovation. He is also a Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy, with extensive experience teaching business analytics, marketing, and strategy while mentoring future professionals and supporting capacity-building initiatives.

Since joining the Kano State Government in 2023, first as Special Adviser on Digital Economy and subsequently as Special Adviser on Digital and Creative Economy, Dr. Muzakkari has played key roles in advancing major initiatives, including the Kano State Digital Economy Policy, Kano State e-Government Policy, domestication of the Nigeria Startup Act, ICT governance and enterprise standards, digital public infrastructure, and innovation and entrepreneurship programmes. His work continues to focus on leveraging technology, innovation, digital skills, and the creative economy to modernise government, empower young people, stimulate entrepreneurship, attract investment, and promote inclusive and sustainable economic development.

Ambassador Dr. Lucky Enehita-Inegbenehi is a distinguished administrator, transformational leader, and accomplished public service professional whose career has been defined by visionary leadership, strategic governance, and an unwavering commitment to institutional excellence and community development. Widely respected for his integrity, innovative thinking, and results-oriented approach, he has consistently demonstrated exceptional capacity in driving sustainable reforms, strengthening institutions, and inspiring positive change.

A seasoned media and communications professional, Sadiq Bala Kende brings valuable experience in government communication, media relations, digital media, public relations, content development, and strategic communication. In his current role, he supports the communication activities of the Kebbi State Government through public information dissemination, content creation, social media management, digital engagement, and the promotion of government programmes and achievements. His work reflects the growing importance of effective digital communication in strengthening public engagement and connecting government with citizens.

Kingsley Uwazie is a telecommunications and digital infrastructure executive with over 19 years of experience spanning technology strategy, network planning, deployment, operations, and emerging broadband technologies across Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Over the course of his career, he has held senior technical and leadership positions including Chief Consultant at Enki World Consults, Technical Director and Senior Technical Consultant at Huawei Technologies in Southern Africa, and Chief Technology Officer at Mafab Communications.

A distinguished legal and regulatory executive with over 20 years of experience across the telecommunications and financial services sectors, Ifeloju Alakija is widely respected for his expertise in regulatory compliance, corporate governance, data privacy, risk management, and public policy. Throughout his career, he has played a pivotal role in shaping regulatory frameworks that support innovation, investment, and sustainable growth in Nigeria's digital economy.

A seasoned business executive with over 20 years of experience spanning finance, investment, and telecommunications, Tayo brings a wealth of expertise in business strategy, infrastructure development, and sustainable growth. Before joining Fibreworld, Tayo held leadership positions at Sahara Group and Access Bank Plc, where he managed major business and structured finance initiatives, including large-scale corporate financing projects. His strong background in finance and investment has equipped him with a unique perspective on the critical relationship between infrastructure investment, connectivity, and Nigeria's digital transformation.

With nearly three decades of experience in the ICT industry, Oluseyi has built a distinguished career spanning engineering, project management, technology strategy, and executive leadership. At ipNX Business, he leads strategic initiatives focused on enterprise growth and the delivery of innovative ICT solutions to organisations across Nigeria. His extensive experience includes previous leadership roles as Deputy Chief Technology Officer, Enterprise Business Group at Globacom Nigeria, and Head of Transport (TX/IP) Planning, IoT and Enterprise Solutions at 9mobile. He has also successfully delivered major telecommunications projects across Nigeria and several West African countries.

A results-driven energy and infrastructure leader, Hammed brings over eight years of experience in powering Nigeria's telecommunications backbone, including nearly three years in senior leadership roles. As Associate Director, Energy Management at IHS Nigeria, he oversees strategic power operations across more than 3,000 cell sites in the Lagos region, managing one of the country's most complex telecom energy portfolios. His experience spans large-scale hybrid power deployments, including National Grid connections, solar and battery hybrid systems, gas infrastructure, and Energy-as-a-Service models. Through these initiatives, he has helped reduce diesel dependency and strengthen network power reliability beyond industry service-level targets.

A seasoned technology leader, Obinna brings extensive experience in driving digital transformation and developing critical digital infrastructure across Africa. In his current role at OADC, he is spearheading initiatives to strengthen the infrastructure required to support Africa's growing connectivity and digital economy. With deep expertise in network engineering, peering, and interconnection, he has played a key role in establishing and growing interconnection platforms, facilitating peering agreements, expanding participant ecosystems, and developing strategic roadmaps for future growth.

A seasoned business executive and technology leader, Abayomi Adeleke Daramola brings over 20 years of experience in ICT, enterprise sales, telecommunications, and business development across Africa and the Middle East. His extensive leadership in the technology sector has contributed significantly to expanding digital infrastructure, enterprise connectivity, and strategic technology partnerships across the region.

An accomplished economist, operations, and supply chain professional, Ochada-Igwe Matthew brings over five years of progressive leadership experience across Nigeria's downstream energy, logistics, and enterprise operations sectors. His expertise spans end-to-end petroleum operations, multi-depot logistics, resource allocation, and regional distribution networks, providing him with practical insights into the challenges and opportunities of delivering essential services in complex operational environments.

A technology and finance executive with over a decade of experience across telecommunications, financial services, and digital systems, Iromara is focused on building scalable, human-centred solutions that expand access to savings, investments, insurance, and other critical financial services. Before BAS Technologies, Iromara co-founded Bight Global Telecoms, where he contributed to the deployment of 4G LTE small-cell infrastructure and the expansion of broadband access across urban Nigeria. He also began his career as a Telecom Systems Engineer at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), supporting critical national infrastructure and secure communications systems.

A highly accomplished telecommunications engineer and technology leader, Engr. Dunmoye brings deep expertise in wireless mobile broadband, 4G LTE, 5G RAN, enterprise networking, network design, RF performance optimisation, and telecommunications infrastructure. Her strong academic and professional foundation - including qualifications in Electrical & Computer Engineering and Telecommunications, alongside CCNA and CCNP Enterprise certifications - reflects her commitment to technical excellence and continuous advancement.

Globally recognized for his expertise in emerging technologies and Internet standardization, Engr. Olorundare served as a Vice Chairman of the United Nations International Telecommunication Union (UN ITU) Metaverse Focus Group and contributed as a member of ITU-T Study Group 11. He holds multiple international certifications, including ISO Business Continuity Management and Quality Management System Lead Auditor, PRINCE2 Practitioner, and Scrum Master. An accomplished researcher whose works on the Internet of Things (IoT), digital economics, and Internet decolonization carry h-index citations, he continues to champion secure, inclusive, and accessible Internet infrastructure on both regional and international stages.

A respected digital transformation leader, blockchain technologist, and public policy strategist, Dr. Engr. Salisu Kaka brings over 20 years of experience spanning engineering, information technology, digital governance, and public sector policy development.

A globally recognised expert in emerging technologies, Dr. Kaka's doctoral research focused on blockchain adoption in the public sector, reflecting his commitment to harnessing innovative technologies to build transparent, secure, and efficient government systems.

A visionary technology entrepreneur and AI engineering leader, Oluwatayo Winkunle is dedicated to helping African organisations move Artificial Intelligence from experimentation to production, delivering practical solutions that transform public services and enterprise operations. She has led several pioneering initiatives, including the development of Thor, a digital operations platform for Nigeria's emerging compressed natural gas (CNG) sector, and the establishment of Nigeria's first sovereign, air-gapped AI research laboratory at Abdulkadir Kure University, Minna - strengthening the country's capacity for secure, locally controlled AI research and innovation.

Adelowo is a highly respected cybersecurity executive and technology strategist. He has successfully led enterprise-wide cybersecurity, governance, risk management, and digital transformation programmes, delivering strategic initiatives that enhance organisational resilience, regulatory compliance, and business performance. Oluwatimilehin is a The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) Mentor and a member of the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council, where he contributes thought leadership on innovation, cybersecurity, governance, and resilient digital transformation.

With over 25 years of experience spanning technology, telecommunications, software services, enterprise systems, and digital transformation, Uchenna brings deep executive and entrepreneurial expertise to the conversation on how technology can build scalable, sustainable, and high-performing organisations. Before joining COURE, Uchenna served as Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Chief Technology Officer at Interconnect Clearinghouse Nigeria Ltd., where he led enterprise-wide operations, technology, strategy execution, network expansion, and engagement with telecom operators, regulators, vendors, and other key stakeholders.

With nearly a decade of experience in telecommunications, network infrastructure, transmission systems, and cybersecurity, Olaleye Abdullahi has built a reputation for designing and delivering resilient digital infrastructure that powers enterprise and service provider networks. His expertise spans DWDM, Optical Transport Networks (OTN), IP/MPLS, Cisco technologies, Fortinet, Sophos Firewall, and data centre infrastructure, where he has contributed to the design, implementation, optimisation, and maintenance of mission-critical network systems.

A distinguished legal practitioner and technology-law specialist, Chidera brings a multidisciplinary perspective to the rapidly evolving intersection of law, technology, artificial intelligence, digital governance, data protection, and regulatory innovation. An accomplished researcher and author, she has published extensively on arbitration, financial regulation, anti-money laundering, data protection, technology law, and corporate governance. She also contributed to a pioneering textbook on data protection in Nigeria.

A seasoned technology executive, cloud strategist, and digital infrastructure leader, Daniel Ogbere brings over a decade of experience helping organizations across Africa modernize mission-critical technology platforms through cloud computing, cybersecurity, data, and artificial intelligence. Daniel is widely recognized for his thought leadership on sovereign cloud, sovereign data, and sovereign AI, advocating for trusted digital infrastructure that accelerates national development while safeguarding security, privacy, and regulatory compliance. He has contributed to enterprise and national-scale initiatives spanning sovereign cloud platforms, enterprise data architecture, AI-enabled services, digital governance, and interoperable technology ecosystems.

As the founder of Grace AI Lab, Divine Matthew is building AI infrastructure, architecture, and intelligent systems designed for African enterprises and businesses, with a strong focus on translating artificial intelligence from emerging technology into practical business solutions.

In less than 18 months, Grace AI Lab has progressed from concept to live enterprise deployments, assembled a full executive leadership team, and attracted significant visibility across major Nigerian technology and business publications - demonstrating remarkable momentum within Africa's rapidly evolving AI ecosystem.

With over 17 years of progressive experience in enterprise IT architecture, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, solution engineering, and digital transformation, Habeeb brings deep technical expertise and strategic leadership to Nigeria's technology ecosystem. At NiRA, he provides strategic guidance and drives the organisation's operational and technology vision, building on a career that includes leading the technical modernisation of Nigeria's .ng country code top-level domain registry and delivering enterprise-grade cloud solutions across multiple regions.

A seasoned Corporate Communications and Crisis Management Specialist, Adesida Oluwaseun has built an outstanding reputation for helping organisations navigate high-stakes transitions while preserving public trust and institutional credibility. With extensive experience across the banking, oil and gas, and telecommunications sectors, he has led strategic communications for major bank mergers, IT migrations, system integrations, and regulatory transformation initiatives.

Guided by the philosophy that "facts are sacred," Adesida is renowned for translating complex technical, regulatory, and economic issues into clear, accessible narratives for investors, regulators, the media, and the public. His expertise in crisis communication, stakeholder engagement, and reputation management has made him a trusted adviser to leading organisations and politically exposed personalities across Nigeria.

A seasoned technology entrepreneur and digital transformation strategist, Omijeh Edeoghon brings over 20 years of experience driving technology-enabled business innovation across the Oil & Gas, Banking, Retail, Technology, Outsourcing, and Consulting sectors. His career has been defined by a passion for helping organizations leverage digital technologies to improve operational efficiency, enhance service delivery, and achieve sustainable growth. Prior to founding Digitalweb, he held senior leadership and consulting roles, including Chief Operating Officer at Strategic Outsourcing Limited and Senior Business Analyst at SocketWorks Limited. Earlier in his career, he built extensive experience in engineering, banking operations, and enterprise systems while serving with Trust Bank, FSB International Bank PLC, and Sowsco Oil Well Services.

With over a decade of experience at the intersection of technology, public policy, cybersecurity, and national security, Patrick has contributed to strengthening Nigeria's digital governance ecosystem through legislative frameworks, cybersecurity strategies, risk governance, and public-private collaboration. His experience with the Senate Committee on ICT and Cybersecurity has positioned him at the intersection of technical realities and policy objectives, supporting efforts to develop ICT legislation, national cybersecurity frameworks, and governance approaches aligned with evolving international standards.

A technology executive, entrepreneur, and engineering leader, Henry brings over nine years of experience spanning fintech, telecommunications, Conversational AI, mobile messaging, and digital transformation. With a B.Eng. from Madonna University, an M.Sc. in Information Technology from the University of Lagos, and an MBA from the University of South Wales, UK, Henry is passionate about building scalable technology platforms, developing high-performing teams, and leveraging innovation to shape the future of digital communications and financial technology.

A seasoned business leader and technology entrepreneur, Chief Dr. Ochonogor provides strategic leadership for E-Terra Technologies, driving the company's vision, growth, operational excellence, stakeholder relationships, and commitment to quality assurance. He brings extensive expertise in strategic performance management, high-level business development, operational audit, organisational quality assurance, and stakeholder management. Under his leadership, E-Terra Technologies has contributed to advancing technology-driven solutions, including environmental sustainability, e-waste management, and data destruction.

A Technology Entrepreneur, Digital Transformation Strategist, Artificial Intelligence Advocate, and Founder & Chief Executive Officer of "WorkSure Africa" (www.worksure.africa) a pioneering technology platform building trust infrastructure, digital verification systems, and workforce connectivity solutions for Africa's rapidly evolving service economy. With over a decade of experience at the intersection of technology, innovation, entrepreneurship, project management, digital transformation, and workforce development, Isaac has dedicated his career to leveraging technology as a catalyst for economic inclusion, institutional efficiency, and sustainable development across Africa.

Alma Oputa is a dynamic business leader, strategist, and operations executive with a strong track record of driving organizational growth, strategic partnerships, digital transformation, and market expansion across finance, education, technology, and the oil and gas sectors. She currently serves as Head of Strategic Partnerships and Operations at ITGest Nigeria and Nexus Alliance, where she leads strategic partnerships, business development, operational strategy, and market expansion initiatives focused on advancing digital transformation and enterprise technology solutions in Nigeria.

Demonstrating a unique blend of technical proficiency and strategic leadership, Mr. Aliu is a highly sought-after ITS Consultant, having provided specialized advisory services to five State Governments over the past nine years. His work in Intelligent Traffic Systems (ITS) and Management has been instrumental in modernizing urban mobility and public safety frameworks across the region. His portfolio of high-impact projects includes the pivotal deployment of the Campus-Wide WiFi 6 Wireless Internet Service for the entire Lagos State Secretariat in Alausa, a landmark initiative that set a new standard for government digital infrastructure.