In a landmark gathering of Africa’s foremost technology leaders, innovators, and policymakers, Olusegun Enitan Dada, Founder and Managing Director of IT Horizons and ZojaTech, delivered the keynote address at the CIO Summit 2022, organised by The CIO & C-Suite Club Africa. The summit, held on March 25, 2022, brought together over 400 participantsunder the theme: “The Role of Digitalisation in Transforming the Economy.”

Mr. Dada’s Speech, titled “Shaping the Future of Digital Economy and Value Creation in Customer Behaviour,” offered practical insights into driving digital transformation across the continent. He spoke extensively on emerging technology trends, the evolving expectations of customers, and how organisations can create sustainable value by aligning innovation with consumer needs.

Following his Sppech, Dada joined a distinguished panel of industry leaders, including Ade Shonubi, Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria; Premier Oiwoh, Managing Director and CEO of Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System; Olayinka Oni, Chief Digital Officer at Sterling Bank Plc; Obinna Ukonu, Country Director at Nigerian Bottling Company; and Ayotunde Coker, CEO of Open Access Data Centres.

The panel engaged both in-person and online attendees, addressing pressing questions on digitalization’s role in Africa’s economic future.

The panel engaged both in-person and virtual participants in thought-provoking discussions on digitalisation’s role in reshaping Africa’s economic future.

Speaking after the event, Mr. Dada expressed his commitment to using technology as a catalyst for economic growth: “Africa is at a critical turning point in the digital economy. Our ability to harness technology and innovation to deliver value for customers will determine how we compete globally. The CIO Summit provided the right platform to chart a path forward for our continent.”

For his outstanding contribution, Mr. Dada was presented with a prestigious appreciation award, recognising his influence as a leading voice in Nigeria’s technology ecosystem.

The CIO & C-Suite Club Africa, which unites over 1,000 C-level executives, technology leaders, and government stakeholders, hailed Mr. Dada as a key influencer in Africa’s IT industry. His technical expertise, entrepreneurial achievements, and leadership through IT Horizons and ZojaTech continue to drive technology adoption and operational efficiency across industries.

With a track record of building innovative teams and delivering technology-driven solutions, Olusegun Dada has established himself as a respected IT architect and thought leader in Africa’s digital transformation journey.