The Nigeria
ICT Impact CEO Forum (NIICF) & Africa Digital Awards (ADA) would this year
have a session on how to tackle the effects of social and the challenges of
cyber security, reports ITRealms.
According to the coordinator of the dual event, Mr. Tayo Adewusi,
the forum and awards have proven to be a must attend for top C-level management
staff and Chief Executive Officers (CEOs).
“It is
imperative for the federal government, regulators, and industry stakeholders to
discuss and map out creative ways to make broadband penetration accessible,
available and affordable in all nooks and crannies of this country, if we must
tackle the menace of cybercrime,” he said.
Adewusi said that with the theme “Broadband Access: The Challenges
of Cyber Security Threat & Effect of Social Media Era” was chosen to bring
together Information and Communication Technology (ICT) leaders driving the
Nigeria growth.
Scheduled to hold on August 25, 2017 at Oriental Hotel, Lekki,
Lagos, he said, the event would be chaired by Minister of Communications, Barr.
Adebayo Shittu with supporting two keynotes speeches from the Executive Vice
Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta and the
Chief Executive Officer of MTN, Mr. Ferdi Moolman.
Other leading papers expected would comprise that of the Director-General,
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Dr. Isa Patami;
Director General, National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Mr. Is’haq Kawu;
Managing Director, Galaxy Backbone, Mr. Yusuf Kazaure.
In addition, Adewusi said there would be presentations from the Managing
Director, MainOne, Ms. Funke Opeke, her counterpart at Nigcomsat, Ms. Abimbola
Alale, President, Nigeria Internet Registration Asociation (NIRA), Rev. Sunday
Folayan and Partner Muiz Banire & Associates, Mr. Kunle
Adegoke.
He pointed out that the forum offers exclusive sessions around the
latest developments and trends in Nigeria’s ICT landscape and corporate
environment, especially around broadband, Internet security, IoT and social
media.
“The forum is envisioned as the foremost impactful meeting of top
C-level executives in the industry,” he said.
Also, he said, the Africa Digital Awards (ADA) would take place
simultaneously with the forum, noting that this year’s event will be breath taking
as they have already began the shortlisting of the nominees.
“The key criteria for this year’s over 50 nominations include
value of the service or technology in solving recognised technology problems,
meeting network requirements, optimising service and performance &
enhancing customer service, overall quality of innovation and contribution to
ICT advancement, originality & vision, potential industry growth and
service, market success/acceptance and contribution to end – user’s quality of
experience and service efficiency,” he said.
Adewusi explained that ADA has been designed to annually honour
distinguished individuals and corporate for having distinguished themselves in
the contribution to the development of the industry.
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