The annual awards, organized by CIO Club Africa, celebrates outstanding achievements in technology and innovation leadership across 11 African nations, recognizing individuals and organizations shaping the future of the tech industry.
During the event, Harmanpreet Dhillon, Chief Technology Officer, Airtel Nigeria was recognised as Overall Tech Champion of the Year and also received the Gold Award as an Innovative Leader in the Telecommunications Sector. Also, the Director of Information and Technology, Airtel Nigeria, Kemi Ariyo, was recognized with the Silver Award as an Innovative Leader in the same category, highlighting her significant contributions to the sector.
While expressing his gratitude for the recognition, Mr. Harmanpreet Dhillon dedicating the awards to the efforts of the Airtel team.
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| L-R: Director, Enterprise, West Africa, MainOne Cable, Olubunmi Ogun; IT Director, Airtel Nigeria, Kemi Ariyo; Agile & Digital Transformation Manager, Deloitte Nigeria, Dapo Adefila and Convener, CIO & C-Suite Awards Africa, Abiola Laseinde, during the 2024 edition of the CIO & C-Suite Awards at which Ariyo was presented with the Silver Award for Innovative Leader, at the Civic Center, Lagos on Saturday, 30th November 2024. |
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| L-R: Director Enterprise, West Africa, MainOne Cable, Olubunmi Ogun; Chief Technology Officer, Airtel Nigeria, Harmanpreet Dhillon; Agile & Digital Transformation Manager, Deloitte Nigeria, Dapo Adefila; and Convener, CIO & C-Suite Awards Africa, Abiola Laseinde, during the 2024 edition of the CIO & C-Suite Awards at which Dhillon was recognized as the Overall Tech Champion of the Year, at the Civic Center, Lagos on Saturday, 30th November 2024. |
“At Airtel, we are fully committed to continuous innovation and excellence and I must say this is a reflection of the relentless efforts and dedication of the entire Airtel Nigeria team. These awards inspire us to continue breaking barriers and achieving excellence through innovative technology,” he said.
The event brought together technology leaders, including Chief Technology Officers (CTOs), Chief Information Officers (CIOs), tech visionaries, security experts, and innovation pioneers who share a united goal of shaping the future of technology and driving transformative progress across industries.
In her remarks at the event, Kemi Ariyo also emphasised the importance of professional honours in encouraging innovation across the industry, stating, “Awards like these are a motivation to keep contributing meaningfully to the industry and to push the boundaries of what is possible in technology and telecommunications.”
These achievements reflect the brand’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and setting new benchmarks in the telecommunications industry.