MRS. KADARIA AHMED, M.CIoD

MODERATOR

Mrs. Kadaria Ahmed is a Nigerian journalist and media entrepreneur. She is the CEO of RadioNow 95.3FM and has worked in various media platforms, including print, radio, TV, online, and social media. Kadaria started her career at the BBC in London, producing award-winning programs like Focus on Africa and Network Africa. She was key in shaping the news agenda and reported from several countries, including South Africa, Eritrea, and the United Nations...

H.E. MR. BABATUNDE RAJI FASHOLA, CON, SAN
PLENARY SPEAKER 

DR. JUMOKE ODUWOLE, M.CIoD

DISSCUSANT

Dr. Jumoke Oduwole is a distinguished academic and advocate known for her impactful contributions to governance and economic development. Currently, she is a Senior Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government's Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government. Before joining Harvard, Dr. Oduwole was the Special Adviser to the President of Nigeria on Ease of Doing Business from August 2019 to May 2023... 

MR. OLANIYI YUSUF

DISSCUSANT

Mr. Olaniyi Yusuf is the Managing Partner and Lead of the Social Sector practice at Verraki Partners, a company dedicated to accelerating Africa's development through innovative business solutions. Before this role, which he assumed in April 2019, he served as the Country Managing Director of Accenture Nigeria from 2010 to 2019. Niyi is a respected transformation change manager who has advised C-level executives in both the private and public sectors on strategic change and digital transformation...

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MR. FRANK AIGBOGUN,  HF.CIoD

MODERATOR

Mr. Frank Aigbogun is an experienced journalist and co-founder of BusinessDay newspaper, which he has been the publisher of since 2001. He began his journalism career at The Guardian and later worked at Vanguard, eventually becoming the editor of all its publications. He also served as the Lagos correspondent for the Associated Press (AP)... 

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MR. JOHN OBARO

PLENARY SPEAKER 

Mr. John Obaro is the founder and CEO of SystemSpecs, a Nigerian software company that created Remita, a popular e-payment solution used by the government. Before starting SystemSpecs in 1992, Obaro had a successful 10-year career in software development and IT. He worked as a part-time teacher, computer salesman, and systems developer at various companies, including the United Bank for Africa and the International Merchant Bank of Nigeria...

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MRS. FUNMI OPEKE 

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MRS. OLATOMIWA WILLIAMS

DISSCUSANT

Mrs. Olatomiwa Williams is the CEO of Microsoft Nigeria and Ghana, where she leads the digital transformation of various sectors through cloud and AI solutions. She is a powerhouse in the tech industry with over 20 years of experience, delivering results, from building high-performing teams, and empowering businesses...

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DR. LUCY SURHYEL NEWMAN,  CPT,F.CIoD

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Dr. Lucy Surhyel Newman refers to herself as a global citizen who is proudly African and of Nigerian descent. She is an International Consultant, Policy Advisor, and Author, with nearly four decades of experience in executive, non-executive, and consulting or advisory roles. Her work and advisory experience span the private, public, and nonprofit sectors in Nigeria, including sub-regional, continental, and global professional networks as well as some multilateral agencies. Consequently, her professional and personal travels have provided her with opportunities to visit almost half of African nations and four other continents on multiple occasions...

MRS. OMOBOLANLE VICTOR-LANIYAN

DISSCUSANT

Mrs.Omobolanle Victor-Laniyan is a seasoned expert in Sustainability and Communications with over 17 years of experience. She joined Access Bank in 2008 to lead their Sustainability efforts and has since driven the bank's performance in this area. In 2011, she pioneered the Nigeria Sustainable Finance Week to raise awareness and promote education on Sustainability in the financial sector. This initiative, done in partnership with UNEPFI and DFIs, led to the creation of the Nigeria Sustainable Banking Principles, guiding the sector's sustainability practices...

MR. BOASON OMOFAYE M.CIoD

MODERATOR

Mr. Boason Omofaye is known as a business anchor at Arise News, a news network based in Nigeria. He is recognized for his insights into economic issues and business trends, often conducting interviews with various experts and discussing topics that impact the Nigerian economy and beyond...

MRS. OLUYEMISI IRANLOYE  

DISSCUSANT

Mrs. Oluyemisi Iranloye is a dedicated entrepreneur focused on sustainable farming and community growth. She founded Psaltery International Company Limited, a top food processing firm in Africa, specializing in cassava products. Originating from Ogbomosho, Oyo State, Nigeria, she aims to improve the lives of smallholder farmers. She earned a B.Tech in Biochemistry from the Federal University of Technology, Minna, and an M.Sc. in Biochemistry from the University of Ibadan...