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The event, billed to take place in Lagos, will be addressing the fact that technology adoption in tax administration improves compliance, reduces collection costs and increases revenue. Rwanda’s Electronic Single Window and Kenya’s iTax platform stand as successful examples.
As digital transformation accelerates, experts say the true challenge lies not just in adopting technology but in guiding organisations through change while ensuring compliance, data security, and operational efficiency.
Chairman of the Awards Team, Mr. Oluwakayode Adigun, said: “It’s inspiring to see executives from across Africa redefining innovation in complex environments.
A past award recipient and Mastercard West Africa Country Manager noted that the platform celebrates those “breaking barriers and keeping the engines of digital progress running.”
The Chief Information Officer (CIO) and C-Suite Conference and Awards Africa 2025 would be recognising excellence in digital transformation and leadership across industries.
According to the organisers, the yearly gathering celebrates organisations and individuals demonstrating exceptional innovation in leveraging technology to drive growth, efficiency, and competitive advantage.
Convener of the CIO and C-Suite Conference and Awards, Abiola Laseinde, hinted that the role of the CIO has evolved from managing information (IT) infrastructure to becoming a strategic business partner and driver of organisational transformation.
Africa’s technology and business leaders are set to gather in Lagos later this month to address the critical gap between ambitious digital policy and practical implementation, particularly in the context of the continent’s sweeping push toward digital tax administration.
Leading voices at the Great CIO and C-Suite Project Africa have called for stronger collaboration, smarter infrastructure, and bolder policies to support the continent’s accelerating digital tax reforms and AI-driven future.
Nigeria’s technology and governance community gathered in Lagos for the event, where the Executive Chairman of the Lagos Internal Revenue Service, Ayodele Subair, said the future of fiscal policy in Africa must be driven by technology, data, and robust governance frameworks, as the continent navigates the challenges of a rapidly evolving digital economy.
L-R, Oluwakayode Adigun, Chairman, Edniesal Consulting and Chairman, Project Team, The CIO & C-Suite Awards Africa, Adewale Laseinde, Member, BOT, The CIO Club Africa, Abiola Laseinde, Convener, The CIO & C-Suite Conference and Awards Africa, Olusegun Enitan Dada, President, Executive Leadership Council, The CIO & C-Suite Club Africa
L-R Godson Nkeolelonye, CEO Excite Panacea Limited, Austyne Umeh, Digital & IT Transformation Head, PZ Cussons Africa, Abiola Laseinde, Convener, The CIO & C-Suite Conference and Awards Africa, Temitope Ayedun, CEO PlantetTalk, Olawale Noiki, Partner & West Africa Leader, Enterprise Technology & Performance, Deloitte & Touche
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… Through The CIO & C-Suite projects, Abiola Laseinde has created platforms that connect executives across various sectors, to drive the digital acceleration agenda of Africa. These projects are fostering an environment where sustainable practices can thrive.
Dr. Krishnan Ranganath, Regional Executive, West Africa at Africa Data Centres, a seasoned ICT and Telecommunications industry veteran, has been recognized as the “Icon of Innovation and Digital Transformation” at the prestigious CIO & C-Suite Conference & Awards.
The prestigious CIO & C-Suite Awards Africa (TCCAA) is gearing up for its fifth edition, scheduled to take place on November 30, 2024, at the Civic Center in Lagos. Founded in 2020 to honor IT executives and business leaders driving innovation and transformation, this year’s event will feature a variety of activities, including a conference, exhibitions, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities. With an expected 500 in-person guests and over 1,000 virtual participants, the awards ceremony aims to unite professionals from various sectors across Africa.
The prestigious CIO & C-Suite Awards Africa (TCCAA) is gearing up for its fifth edition, scheduled to take place on November 30, 2024, at the Civic Center in Lagos. Founded in 2020 to honor IT executives and business leaders driving innovation and transformation, this year’s event will feature a variety of activities, including a conference, exhibitions, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities. With an expected 500 in-person guests and over 1,000 virtual participants, the awards ceremony aims to unite professionals from various sectors across Africa.
As the world grappled with the uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Abiola Laseinde, a lawyer and a serial entrepreneur launched The Chief Information Officer Awards, recognizing outstanding individuals who work tirelessly behind the scenes to drive digital transformation and ensure seamless organizational operations.
THE CIO AWARDS
L-R Director, Edniesal Consulting Limited, Wale Laseinde; CEO March Media, Kehinde Olesin; Lead Consultant, Edniesal Consulting Limited, Biola Laseinde and CEO Vision Drivers Management Consultants, Elvis Ukpaka at the launch of the CIO Awards in Lagos.. Friday