The 20th edition of the Titans of Tech Awards, held weekend, was a spectacular celebration of innovation and excellence in Nigeria’s ICT industry. The event, marked by glamour and dazzle, opened with an enchanting performance by the national dance troupe, setting the stage for a memorable and exciting evening.
The highlight of the evening was the cutting of the anniversary cake and the unveiling of the highly anticipated book, 50 Most Influential ICT Innovators in Nigeria. This book not only celebrates the trailblazers of the past but also acknowledges the ongoing contributions of industry leaders who continue to shape the future of technology.
The ceremony was graced by Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki who was represented by Commissioner for Innovation, Science and Technology, Hon, Ogbede Ifaluyi – Isibor and a prestigious array of honourees, including beneficiaries of the Lifetime Achievement Award: Engr. Dr. Ernest Ndukwe, Chairman, MTN Nigeria; Col. Aiyegbeni Peters, Chairman, Alpha Technologies; Austin Okere, Founder, CWG; Chris Uwaje, CEO, Mobile Software Solutions and Femi Pedro, Former Managing Director of First Atlantic Bank and Ex-Deputy Governor of Lagos State and Tim Akano, CEO, New Horizon.
Thirteen distinguished individuals were inducted into the Titans of Tech Hall of Fame, recognizing their exceptional contributions and enduring impact on the ICT sector. The Hall of Fame inductees include: Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State state, Femi Williams, CEO, Newwaves Ecosystem Limited; Gbenga Adebayo, Founder and President, Royal FM 95.1Mhz; Margaret Peters, MD, Alpha Technologies and Amos Emmanuel, Founder, Programos Software, and InnovationBed.
Others include Oyesola Awodiya, General Manager, Ezzential Global Services, Limited, Tony Emoekpere, President, Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), Muhammed Rudman, Muhammed Rudman is the pioneer Chief Executive Officer, Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN), Nigeria’s first and only neutral IXP, Engr. Ikechukwu Nnamani, Managing Director, Digital Realty; Ayotunde Coker, Chairman, Africa Data Centres Association (ADCA) and Peter Ejiofor, Founder and CEO, Ethnos Cyber Limited
Olawale Owoeye, CEO Cedarview ; John Nwachukwu, CEO, Zoracom; Pastor Lekan Balogun, MD, Netaccess Systems and Lare Ayoola, MD, Tranter IT, make up the list.
In his welcome address, Don Pedro Aganbi celebrated the remarkable journey of the Titans of Tech Awards, reflecting on the evolution of the ICT industry and its visionary leaders. He emphasized the evening’s significance in honouring past achievements while envisioning a future brimming with potential.
NCC won the Pan African Telecommunication Regulator of the year and Outstanding Public Service Communications Team of the Year Awards, ALX emerged as the Most Innovative EDTECH Company of the Year while MTN Clinched the Best Telecom Company of the decade Award.
Among other winners are Digital Realty, Best Global Data Centre Platform of the Year, itel, Best Customer Choice Smartphone Brand of the Year, NetAccess, Best Broadband Company of the Year,
Hyperspace Technologies, Most Innovative Web3 Security Solutions provider of the Year, Alpha Technologies, Most Innovative Value Added Company of the Year, Tecpoint Global Services won the Enterprise Solution Company of the Year while ipNX sealed Digital Connectivity Company of the Year Award. NewGlobe was awarded the Pan African Digital Learning platform Award. One Data scooped the ISP of the Year Award.
Others are; Zoracom, Excellence in Cybersecurity Award, Covenant University, Most Innovative Tertiary Institution of the Year, Tobi Ayeni, Most Innovative Digital Content Creator of the Year, Royal Ibeh, Most Innovative ICT Reporter of the Year.
The Titans of Tech Awards continue to be a hub of excellence, celebrating those who drive the industry forward and inspire future generations of innovators