TECH Personality of the Week: Engr. Ajibade Adetayo – Championing Innovation in Telecom and Engineering

This week, we spotlight Engr. Ajibade Adetayo, a visionary Nigerian engineer and digital transformation advocate who is redefining how technology intersects with infrastructure and telecommunications in Africa.

Born into a family rooted in science and innovation—his father an agronomist and his mother a cosmetologist—Adetayo’s early academic journey through Bodija International School and Wesley College of Science, Ibadan, laid the foundation for a future driven by curiosity and excellence.

Engr. Adetayo holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, and a Master’s in Civil & Environmental Engineering from the University of Lagos. A COREN-registered engineer, he also holds certifications from the Nigeria Institute of Management, IBM Mobile First, Google Cloud Platform, AI and IoT (AIOT), and Kubernetes, among others—making him a truly multi-disciplinary professional.

His career spans critical projects in structural engineering, water resources, and enterprise software development within Nigeria’s evolving telecom landscape. His ability to blend engineering with emerging technologies has earned him accolades including the State Honor Award (2009), Leading Telecoms and Digital Economy Personality Award (ATCON, 2024), and the Tech Leadership Excellence Award (15WINS, Netherlands, 2024).

As General Secretary of the Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers (Lagos Chapter), Adetayo played a pivotal role in advancing professional development. Today, he leads Alpha Crown Engineering Associates Ltd, where his innovative use of AIOT and digital twin technologies has driven a 30% reduction in project costs, optimized delivery timelines, and contributed significantly to the company’s carbon-neutral goals.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Engr. Adetayo is a passionate STEM advocate, actively promoting tech education in secondary schools and inspiring the next generation of Nigerian innovators.