The CIO & C-Suite Awards Africa Holds Fifth Edition: Honors Africa’s Tech Trailblazers and Visionary Leaders
The CIO & C-Suite Awards Africa celebrated its fifth edition on November 30, 2024, at the Civic Center in Lagos, Nigeria. The ceremony featured a dynamic lineup of activities including a conference, exhibitions, breakout sessions, and ample networking opportunities, attracting over 2,000 participants both physically and virtually.
The conference preceding the awards ceremony focused on Digital Banking Systems in Nigeria, with keynote speaker Dr. Yemisi Olorunshola, Chairman of Wema Bank PLC, addressing critical system vulnerabilities. A panel discussion included industry experts such as Dr. Nnaji Harrison from First Bank and notable speakers from Zenith Bank PLC, Premium Trust Bank, Polaris Bank, and Unity Bank.
The awards ceremony recognized visionary leaders from eleven African countries, including Egypt, Kenya, Ghana, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Rwanda, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa, and Nigeria. The highlight of the night was the crowning of Harmanpreet Dhillon, CTO of Airtel Nigeria, as the overall winner.
The CIO & C-Suite Awards continue to serve as a vital platform for recognizing and celebrating the achievements of IT executives and business leaders who are driving transformative change across Africa.
