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Pantami, Danbatta, Inuwa, Ikenna-Emeka, Oji and others Receive 2022 AfriTECH Awards

ByJoan Aimuengheuwa

Nov 16, 2022
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The Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH) has conferred special honours on Professor Isa Ibrahim Ali (Pantami), Nigeria’s Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Umar Garba Danbatta, the Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).

Other special honourees at the award ceremony held during AfriTECH 2.0 are; Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director General, National Information Technology Agency (NITDA), Onyinye Ikenna-Emeka, General Manager, Fixed Broadband, MTN Nigeria, and Dr. Ruth Oji, Faculty Member, Institute of Humanities, Pan-Atlantic University (PAU), Lagos.

Prof. Pantami received Digital Economy Hero of the Year Award in recognition of his resilience and leadership excellence leading to Nigeria’s digital economy progress including the National Identity Database, Commercial 5G Rollout, enactment of the Nigeria Startup Act and the global branding his personality brought to Nigeria as the Chairman of UN-WSIS 2022.

AfriTECH Awards 2022
Prof. Abdu-ja’afaru bambale, executive director, technical services, nigcomsat, receiving the award on behalf of Prof. Pantami

Similarly, Prof. Danbatta bagged 5G Core Leadership Award in recognition of his outstanding leadership in the African Telecommunications industry, especially the outstanding performance during the cause of commercial 5G launch in Nigeria.

NCC receives AfriTECH Awards
Dr. Augustine Nwaulune, NCC’s Director of Digital Economy, receiving the award on behalf of Prof. Danbatta, the EVC

Digital Economy Ambassador of the Year Award was presented to NITDA boss, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCEI, for his leading role as towards the enactment of Nigeria Startup Act, deepened Government-Tech ecosystem partnerships, international recognitions, amongst others.

AfriTECH Awards 2022
Mrs Chioma Okee-Aguguo, Head South West Zonal Office of NITDA, representing the DG, Kashifu Inuwa

Onyinye Ikenna-Emeka emerged the AfriTECH 2022 Telecommunication Woman of the Year in recognition of her contributions to the telecommunications industry and leadership in driving transformational change in the sector; evidenced by MTN Nigeria’s innovative and cutting-edge communications, connectivity and collaborative solutions.

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While Dr. Ruth Oji, received special Distinguished Teaching in Journalism Award as recognition of her contributions toward flawless writing in Media Practice.

AfriTECH Awards 2022
Dr. Ruth Oji (m) supported by the Husband as she receives the award

Dr. Krishnan Ranganath, Regional Executive, West Africa at Africa Data Centres (ADC), also received Data Centre Influencer of the Year as an influential personality in the West African data centre operations.

AfriTECH Awards 2022
Osa bazuaye of africa data centres (r), receiving data centre influencer of the year award on behalf of dr. Krishnan ranganath, regional executive, west africa at adc. The award was presented by dauda oyeleye, galaxy backbone’s regional manager,
Lagos & Southwest

PAN-Africa CyberSecurity Excellence Award was conferred on Dr. Adewale Peter Obadare, Co-Founder/Chief Visionary Officer (CVO), Digital Encode Limited, for his exceptional achievements and contributions to the development of cybersecurity in Africa, while Dr. Oluseyi Akindeinde, Co-Founder/Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Digital Encode Limited bagged Blockchain Technology Mastery Personality Award for his outstanding efforts in awareness creation towards the adoption of Blockchain Technology on the Continent.

Osa bazuaye of africa data centres (r), receiving data centre influencer of the year award on behalf of dr. Krishnan ranganath, regional executive, west africa at adc. The award was presented by dauda oyeleye, galaxy backbone’s regional manager, lagos & southwest
Dr. Oluseyi Akindeinde, CTO at Digital Encode receives Blockchain Technology Mastery Personality Award

Galaxy Backbone Limited received ‘Data Centre Company of the Year’ as a company that is contributing to building solid computing power for MDAs of government.

AfriTECH Awards 2022
L-r: Prof. Abdu-ja’afaru Bambale, executive director, technical services, nigcomsat, presenting data centre company of the year award to galaxy backbone’s regional manager, lagos & southwest, Dauda Oyeleye, while Chike Onwuegbuchi, co-convener, afritech award, observes.

ZOHO Technologies Limited received Africa Digital Enabler Award for technological impact on Africa’s digital economy through various products/solutions you offer; particularly the Zoho Africa Digital Enabler packages that help small businesses take steps towards digital transformation.

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Zoho AfriTECH Awards 2022
Kehinde ogundare, country manager, zoho technologies ltd with Africa Digital Enabler award presented to Zoho at AfriTECH awards 2022.

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) received ‘Best Digital Economy Project of the Year Award’ for its regulatory excellence and transparent processes leading to commercial 5G launch in Nigeria.

The Best Crypto Exchange Platform of the Year was presented to TradeFada for distinguishing itself as a top Cryptocurrency exchange offering actionable and easy-to-use digital currency trading platform’.

Seun Dania, Founder of TradeDada
Seun Dania, Founder of TradeDada receives the Best Crypto Exchange Platform of the Year 

Medallion Data Centres received Excellence Award in Data Centre Operations for its leading role in building West Africa’s digital transformation with keen interest in the future; cutting across data centre infrastructure deployment, amongst others.

CyberSecurity Company of the Year Award was conferred on ESET. The award screening committee identified ESET for its innovative solutions towards protecting individuals and businesses through robust security products, services, and awareness creation in Africa.

ESET 2022 awards
L-r: Oeter Oluka, co-convener, AfriTECH; Prof. Abdu-ja’afaru Bambale, executive director, technical services, NIGCOMSAT, presenting cybersecurity company of the year award to ESET west africa as received by Olabanji Soledayo, marketing and retail sales manager, Eset West Africa, and Chike Onwuegbuchi, co-convener, AfriTECH awards, observes.

Africa Tech Alliance Forum awards ceremony aims to celebrate and reward companies and individuals on the African continent that have demonstrated excellence in the areas of innovative product/service development, policy/regulations, amongst other areas.

AfriTECH Awards 2022
Presentation of Excellence Award in Data Centre Operations to Medallion Data Centre Ltd’s representative
Eating at an event
Refreshment
Some awardees at AfriTECH 2022
Some awardees at AfriTECH 2022

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