Expected Keynote & Confirmed Speakers

HER EXCELLENCY, MRS. OMOBOLA OLUBUSOLA JOHNSON

Mrs. Omobola Olubusola Johnson was until recently the Country Managing Director of Accenture in Nigeria and the first woman to hold that position. Omobola holds a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Manchester and a Masters degree in Digital Electronics from King's College, London. She joined Accenture, then Andersen Consulting in 1985. At Andersen, she garnered experience in the areas of enterprise transformation- having worked with Board and Management of several major banks and CBN of Nigeria to successfully transform these organisations in a more competitive and dynamic environment. Some of the initiatives in these transformation projects range from strategy development to process re-engineering, HR transformation, technology developments and change and programme management.   In the multiple of years she spent at Accenture, she progressed through various roles and was a Director and the Head of the Financial Services operating group in Nigeria before her appointment as the Managing Director December 2005 where she was responsible for implementation of Accenture’s strategies in Nigeria and the rest of West Africa. Omobola likes travelling and plays golf. She is a member of many prestigious clubs in Nigeria and Non-Governmental Organisations- she is the founding Chairperson and member of Board of Trustees of Women in Management and Business, among others.

HIS EXCELLENCY, GOVERNOR LIYEL IMOKE OF CROSS RIVER STATE

Senator Liyel Imoke was born on July 10, 1961 at Ibadan in the then Western Region of Nigeria. His father, late Dr. Samuel Imoke was a Medical Doctor and first generation politician who played an instrumental role in Nigeria’s nationalist struggle, eventually becoming a cabinet minister and leader of Parliament in the former Eastern region. Senator Imoke had his early education in a number of primary schools: Santa Maria Primary School, Enugu, Ireti Primary School, Lagos and Government Primary School, Itigidi – where he obtained his First School Leaving Certificate, (FSLC).   In 1973, he entered Mary Knoll College, Okuku, Ogoja, for his secondary education, which he would complete as a member of the pioneer class of 1977 at the Federal Government College, Enugu, earning his West African School Certificate (WASC). Subsequently, he enrolled for a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations (Major) and Economics (Minor) at the University of Maryland, College Park in the United States. He graduated in 1982, and went on to study Law at the University of Buckingham, England, earning an LLB degree in 1985. Imoke would go on to pursue a Master’s in Law at the American University in Washington, D. C. He completed his legal training at the Nigeria Law School, Lagos, in 1988 After Law practices in Washington, D. C. and Lagos, Imoke ventured into business, with interests in oil and gas, construction, communication, merchandizing and management consultancy. As his deftness as a technocrat evolved, circumstance, conviction and destiny compelled him into politics. In 1992, aged 30, he was elected a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, becoming the youngest legislator in the history of the Senate. In July 2003, Senator Imoke was appointed Nigeria’s Minister of Power and Steel – at a point, doubling as Minister of Education. As Minister of Power and Steel, Imoke implemented comprehensive reforms in the Power Sector Reform Bill in 2005, which resulted in the promulgation of the Nigerian Power Sector Reform Act of 2005, and consequentially, led to the establishment of the Nigerian Energy Regulatory Commission (NERC), the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and the unbundling of the National Electric Power Authority (NEPA). Also under Imoke’s leadership, the Ministry devised, and began the implementation of a 25-year national energy development plan, embarking on the largest power programme in the world at the time – the National Integrated Power Project (NIPP). Senator Imoke was elected Governor of Cross River State on April 14, 2007, in a landslide. That election was annulled by an Election Appeal Tribunal in July 2008, which necessitated a re-run on August 23rd of the same year. Governor Imoke’s previous victory was validated as he won, again with a landslide. Governor Liyel Imoke has received many awards, including the Thisday Award as Best Governor in Tourism Development for 2008. He is a member of the Nigeria Bar Association, Honorary fellow of the Nigeria Society of Engineers, Fellow of the Institute of Public Administration, amongst others.

ENGR. ERNEST NDUKWE

Dr Ernest Ndukwe is a professional Communications Engineer, Corporate and Public Service Executive with over 35 years of international experience in the Telecommunications industry, majority of which have been in senior management positions in private multi-national telecommunications enterprises and in government Telecom Policy & Regulation. Dr Ndukwe is a graduate of the University of Ife and an alumnus of the Lagos Business School, a Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (FNSE), Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Management (FNIM) and Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Engineering (FAEng). Dr Ndukwe also holds an honorary Doctor of Technology (D.Tech) degree from University of Technology Owerri and double Doctor of Science (D.Sc) degrees from University of Nigeria, Nsukka and the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. He had a distinguished career in the private sector which started with employment with Radio Communications Nigeria (RCN) Limited in 1976. He proceeded to the United States of America for an in-service training in Satellite Communications systems with Harris Corporation in Melborne, Florida in August 1976. He returned in August 1977 to continue his career with RCN. He excelled in the installation, repair and maintenance of satellite systems and rose rapidly to become a maintenance supervisor in 1978, Assistant Workshop manager same year and assistant engineering manager in 1979. In January 1981 he joined GEC (Telecommunications) Nigeria Ltd as Engineering manager and the first Nigerian Engineer to be employed by the company. He had a successful career path in GEC that culminated in his elevation to the board as Commercial Director in 1988 and Managing Director of the company in 1989. During his tenure as Managing Director, the company was transformed from the status of just a projects implementation subsidiary of its U.K. parent company to a public quoted Nigerian enterprise, General Telecom Plc, employing several Nigerian engineers and professionals. He was also involved in several industry initiatives for engagement with government to encourage the liberalization of the telecom industry, as president of the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON). More on http://www.ernestndukwe.com/about/about.php

JIM OVIA

Jim Ovia is Co-Founder and pioneer Managing Director/CEO of Zenith Bank Plc. He has over 25 years banking experience. He is the Chairman of the Nigeria Software Development Initiative (NSDI) and also Chairman, National Information Technology Advisory Committee [NITAC]. He is a member of the Governing Council, Nigerian Investment Promotion Council [NIPC] and also a member of the Honorary International Investor Council. Jim Ovia is a member of the Governing Council of Lagos State University, Lagos and also a member of the Board of Trustees, Redeemer’s University For Nations, Lagos. He is the proprietor of the proposed University of Information and Communication Technology, Agbor, Delta State; he served on the board of American International School, Lagos [2001 -2003]. Jim Ovia headed various Non-Governmental Organisations [NGO] at various times including being the first President of the Nigeria Internet Group [2001-2003]; member, Tsunami Disaster Relief Committee and co-ordinator Nigerians United To Save Niger Republic [NUSAN]. More on http://www.jim-ovia.com/

PROF CLEOPAS ANGAYE

Professor Cleopas Officer Angaye is a native of Okoloba in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. He holds a Ph.D. degree in Computer Science from Kansas State University (KSU) Manhattan, Kansas, USA. He is currently the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), the Federal Government’s agency responsible for developing and co-ordinating Information Technology development in Nigeria. Before joining NITDA, he has worked in various organizations among which are Winston-Salem State University where he served as a Visiting Professor & Consultant to Community Safety Centre; Project Leader & Senior Systems Analyst and Programmer, Vianet Technologies, Inc, Plano, Texas; Senior Research Scientist & Task Manager, Infinop Inc., Denton, Texas; and Head, Computer Services, National Directorate of Employment (NDE). He has over 30 research publications in Information Technology especially in software development. Has over 32 years experience in software development and over 10 years industry experience in Information Technology in the United States of America before coming back to Nigeria to head NITDA. Some of the popular software he has developed are in the area of Facial Recognition, WEB intercommunication infrastructure, 3D Grid Field compression using Empirical Orthogonal Function (EOF) and Cubic Spline Interpolation for application in weather forecasting, Lossy Binary Software for Imagery over 28.8 bit Communication and a Messaging Server Systems. He is a member of many professional organizations, which include American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, IEEE Computer Society, Digital Equipment Users Society, Fellow Nigerian Computer Society (NCS), Computer Professional of Nigeria (CPN) and Fellow African Business School. Professor Angaye is happily married with children. He is an action-oriented person with sense of mission to stimulate an enterprise to a higher performance level. He plays tennis and enjoys reading scientific novels, watches traditional wrestling and soccer.

SIR DEMOLA ALADEKOMO

Mr. Demola Aladekomo is the Managing Director of Chams Nigeria Limited, a leading IT company with special focus on card technologies. Demola is a highly experienced IT practitioner with some of the landmark achievements in the industry associated tohim, arising from his visionary capacity in IT. He was responsible for the establishment of the first wide area networking on PC in Nigeria. In addition, Chams, under his leadership was the first company to venture into card technologies in Nigeria and the applauded success story of Valucard is a brainchild of Demola Aladekomo. He is a Fellow of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS). A member of Nigeria Society of Engineers (NSE) and a Fellow f Computer Professional Registration Council (CPN).He holds a B.Sc. Degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Ife and an MA from the University if Lagos. He was part f the first Chief Executives Programme at the Lagos Business School in 1992. He is the Chairman, Board of Trustees, Volunteer Corps as well as Vice Chairman, Board of Trustees, Smarctard Society of Nigeria

BILL MEGALOS

Bill Megalos, filmmaker and photographer, is currently on the faculty of the Film School at the University of Southern California; he also teaches documentary filmmaking at the Maine Media Workshops, and has taught at Columbia University. During the summer of 2011 he taught filmmaking in Saudi Arabia; during summer 2012 he taught in Laos as an Arts Envoy for the US State Department. His recent documentary work includes two filming assignments in Africa with Mr. Molina: he was also did the principal photography on the documentary film “To Catch a Dollar: Muhammad Yunus Banks on America”, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and showed recently in theaters nationwide.   He began working professionally in the theater in New York in 1972 as a stagehand at the Metropolitan Opera House. He became a lighting designer and stage manager, eventually stage-managing the national tours of Godspell and Ain't Misbehavin' as well as the Eliot Feld Ballet Company and Nikolais Dance Theatre. He has done extensive work throughout Asia; he is currently a media consultant for the Asia Development Bank. In the early 1990's he designed the architectural and entertainment lighting for the 43-acre amusement park ASIAN VILLAGE in Singapore. He has also taught and produced films throughout Africa. He has been involved in all aspects of film and television production. His work includes productions such as the comedy feature Mutants in Paradise and many music videos. He apprenticed with director Theo Angelopoulos on O Megalexandros, which won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival. His documentaries include Aretha, Paris is Burning, and the Emmy Award-winning W. Eugene Smith with Peter Riegert for American Masters, A Night in Havana-Dizzy Gillespie in Cuba, the PBS series Quest for the Killers and Legendary Trails, as well as the Academy Award-winning Down and Out in America. His work as a director ranges from commercials and music videos to dramatic films. His biography of Jack Benny for HBO was awarded the Cine Golden Eagle Award. He filmed over 30 full-length documentaries for PBS, BBC and Channel 4 (UK) in more than 20 countries. He has a B.A. in anthropology and comparative literature from Columbia University where he studied with Margaret Mead. He was also awarded an M.F.A. from Columbia and taught theater there at the Graduate School of the Arts. More on http://www.billmegalos.com/

PROF. E.A. ONIBERE

Professor Onibere started his teaching career in the University of Ibadan in 1976 as an Assistant Lecturer. He moved to University of Benin in 1977 as Lecturer II. He rose to Associate Professor of Computer Science in 1990. In January 1999 he took up an appointment at University of Botswana, Gaborone to give academic leadership, while on leave of absence from the University of Benin. In October 2000, he was appointed Common Wealth Visiting Professor of Computer Science to University of Buea in Cameroon to again give academic leadership. He returned in December 2002 to University of Benin. In 2003 he was appointed full Professor of Computer Science in University of Benin. Prof. Onibere, has been an External Examiner at B.Sc, M.Sc. and Ph.D levels in many Universities. He has been a resource person in a number of workshops and conferences both inside and outside Nigeria. He has BSc in Mathematics, MSc and PhD in Computer Science. His special area of research is in Software Engineering. He has been involved in a number of research projects both in Nigeria and outside Nigeria. He has been Chairman of organizing Committee of a number of conferences and training programmes. Prof. E.A. Onibere has produced five Ph.D and over 42 Masters. He has published 5 books and fifty articles. He is currently the Deputy Vice Chancellor (academic) of University of Benin and Chairman of Information Technology Research and Grants Committee of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) of the Ministry of Science and Technology.

PROF. CHARLES UWADIA

Professor Charles Uwadia is the Past President of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) and the Director of the Center for Information Technology and Systems (CITS) of the University of Lagos. His major area of specialization is Software Engineering with emphasis on compiling techniques and systems software. He is an active member of Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), and the Computer Professional Registration Council of Nigeria (CPB). He is also a Fellow of NCS. He had served NCS in various capacities including: Chairman Education Committee (1997 – 1999); Chairman Conferences Committee (1999 – 2003); Chairman Publication Committee (2003 – July 2007). Besides his enviable service in Nigeria, Professor Uwadia is a visiting Fellow to Universities and Institutions in the United States of America, United Kingdom, Italy and Australia. Professor Uwadia holds liberal views about life. He is happily married with three children. His other areas of interest include international relations and sports.

DR. CHRIS C. NWANNENNA

Dr Chris Nwannenna is a product of Nsukka, Leeds and Sheffield universities where he obtained the degrees of BSC, MSC and PHD respectively. His studies spanned the areas of Statistics, Computing and Control. Dr Nwannenna has several years experience in systems design, implementation and installation management and has implemented a number of solutions on network platforms. An early Java language fan, he now works with current software development tools like C#, Visual Basic, and PHP. He is very active in GIS especially in its integration to Land Records Management. Before Condata Systems Limited, where he is currently the Chief Executive, Dr Nwannenna worked with the University of Port Harcourt where he pioneered the computer science degree programme and taught it for a number of years before joining industry. While in the University in the 1980s he published in Computers & Operations Research, and Journal of Mathematical Computation, - research publications of international repute. Dr Nwannenna is a Fellow and a distinguished past President of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS). He also served in the council of the Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria for a number of years. Dr Nwannenna is happily married with two children.

IBRAHIM TIZHE

Ibrahim Tizhe is an Assistant General Manager and the Head of Information Technology of Bank of Agriculture (BOA). Prior to this assignment, he was the Personal Assistant to the Executive Governor of Adamawa State (1999 – 2007). Tizhe however has board based experience in his working life which he started as a Mathematics lecturer in the College of Education, Jalingo, before proceeding to the National Population Commission, and subsequently Nigerian Ports Authority, where he worked as an IT specialist. A Mathematics graduate of the University of Maiduguri, Tizhe holds a Masters degree in Mathematics and a postgraduate diploma in Education from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. He tops these with a Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Science from the University of Lagos. He is also a certified PRINCE 2 Project Manager. Tizhe is the current President and Chairman of Council of the Computer Professionals (Registration Council) of Nigeria, and a member of the Governing Board of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). He had served on Presidential Committee on the Development of the Master plan and Roadmap for the Implementation of Information and Communication Technology for National Development. More on http://www.ibrahimtizhe.com

DR DAVID WODI TUKURA

Dr. David Wodi Tukura was born on the 7th of October 1960 in Dimbekwu in Umaisha District of Toto Local Government to Princess Abigail Azumi Tukura and Chief Daniel Zeinaba Tukura. He obtained the West African School Certificate in 1977; First Division and proceeded to the School of Basic Studies, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria. He enrolled as an undergraduate student of Ahmadu Bello University Zaria in 1978 and obtained the Bachelor of Science Degree in Sociology in 1981. After his National Youth Service, he returned to Ahmadu Bello University Zaria in 1982 for the post-graduate program of the Department of Sociology. He graduated with the Master of Science in 1984. At the tender age of 24, he became an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Sociology, University of Jos in 1985. At the age of 29, he proceeded to the Department of Sociology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, CANADA. He was sponsored for his PhD by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA). As a doctoral student, he was awarded the Ontario Graduate Scholarship and the Longstaffe Scholarship for Academic Distinction. He graduated from McMaster University with a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Sociology in 1994. Dr. David Wodi Tukura is also an alumni of J. F .Kennedy School of Government Harvard University. On his return to Nigeria, he was appointed a Permanent Member of the Plateau State Primary Education Board, where he served as the Member in Charge Finance and Planning. On the creation of Nasarawa State in 1996, Dr. David Wodi Tukura was appointed the pioneer Executive Chairman of the Nasarawa State Primary Education Board where he served from 1996-1999. After the dissolution of the Board with the onset of the civilian administration, he was appointed the Executive Chairman of the Nasarawa State Teachers Service Commission. Dr. David Wodi Tukura has served Nasarawa State in other capacities. He was appointed a Member of the Implementation Committee of Nasarawa State University in the year 2000. He also served on the Ad-Hoc Administrative Committee of Nasarawa State University from 2001-2002. After leaving the services of the Nasarawa State Government, Dr. David Wodi Tukura returned to the services of the University of Jos. In 2002, Dr. David Wodi Tukura joined the services of the Federal Government of Nigeria as an Assistant Director, Institute of Peace & Conflict Resolution (The Presidency). In 2006, he commenced work as Head of Research at the Economic & Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and in 2007 became the Director/Commandant of the EFCC Training and Research Institute now called the EFCC Academy. In 2012, Dr. David Wodi Tukura was deployed to the EFCC Headquarters as Director of Planning, Policy and Statistics. Dr. David Wodi Tukura is Member of various professional bodies mainly: (a) Member, Nigerian Sociological & Anthropological Society. (b) Member, Nigerian Rural Sociological Society. (c) Associate Member, Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria. Dr David Wodi Tukura has also been involved in Community Services mainly as: (a) Member, Board of the Plateau Investments Company (1986-1989) (b) Member, Plateau Unity Forum (1994-1996). (c) Member, Nasarawa Foundation (1996-1997). (d) Member, Board of Elders, Protestant Chapel University of Jos (1988-1989) (e) Chairman, Board of Elders, Chapel of Faith, University of Jos (1994-1997). He was also on the Nasarawa State Delegation to the Presidential Retreat on Peace and Conflict Resolution at the National Institute of Policy & Strategic Studies, Kuru, Plateau State (23rd-27th January 2002). Dr. David Wodi Tukura is an avid Researcher and Scholar and was a recipient of the John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation grant for the study of reproductive behaviour in Nasarawa State. Dr. David Wodi Tukura is an avid sportsman and horseman. He plays polo and is the Founding President of the Horse & Archery Association of Nigeria. He is married to Helen Tukura and is the father of five (5) beautiful children.

MATTHEW HERREN

Growing up in Africa, Matthew Herren saw that many children in cash-strapped rural schools have to make do with textbooks that are decades out of date. Inspired to find a low-cost solution to the problem, he hit on the idea of using satellites to transmit up-to-date educational materials. He aims to establish the technology not through programs run by traditional aid organizations but through a series of self-sustaining businesses. Herren is now trying to implement his scheme on a grander scale. Working with Bridgeworks, a venture capital firm in Zürich, he has already raised most of the $650,000 needed for seed money. With that capital, Herren hopes to launch a network of businesses across Africa that will sell and service the satellite receivers and handheld PCs. A country's education ministry would hire one of these companies to provide and maintain its educational-download system--and slash the per-pupil cost of providing classroom materials by more than 20 percent. Complete Profile Code Sustainable Profile Outbreak Control Partnering Option

DAN MOLINA

Dan Molina was visible to a national and international audience for many years as an on-air correspondent for NBC News, contributing regularly to The NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw and the Today Show. He was also a correspondent and writer for several documentaries and special reports. He served in an executive role as the network’s Chicago Bureau Chief. He currently produces independent documentary films. Most recently he has been associated with The International Year of Planet Earth, a United Nations-chartered organization with committees of scientists in approximately 80 countries, all formed to apply their efforts to human societal dilemmas that can be addressed by the geosciences.   Over the past several years Mr. Molina has produced, directed, written, and narrated several independent projects, many of them for advocacy organizations. He directed actress Bo Derek in a documentary concerning the slaughter of horses in the U.S. -- particularly former racehorses -- for human consumption. After this production was shown to all Members of Congress, the practice was prohibited nationally. Other projects included the danger to Earth of NEOs (near-earth objects, asteroids and comets). While working as a news correspondent he filed hundreds of stories on major events worldwide, including combat throughout Central America and in Argentina during the Falklands War. He accompanied U.S. Troops during the invasions of Panama and the Caribbean island of Grenada. He spent a month in Alaska covering the Exxon/Valdez oil spill and the resulting environmental disaster. Other major events he covered included the death of Emperor Hirohito in Japan, a large Irish Republican Army breakout from the Maize Prison in Northern Ireland, Strategic Arms Limitation Talks in Geneva, Switzerland, and various hurricanes, volcano eruptions, and other natural disasters. As NBC’s NASA correspondent he regularly returned to Houston to cover the U.S. space program and space shuttle missions. Mr. Molina was born and raised in the Hollywood/Burbank area of Southern California, where his father was a cinematographer for Warner Brothers Pictures. He holds a BA from the University of California at Berkeley, majoring in History – specifically medieval studies -- and Cultural Anthropology, where his emphasis was cross-cultural communication. He earned high academic honors, including election to Phi Beta Kappa. Mr. Molina taught Broadcast News Reporting at the University of Texas at Austin as a replacement professor; he has also taught Journalism at St. Edward’s University in Austin.

DOROTHY GORDON

She is the Director-general of Ghana’s advanced information Technology Institute (AITI-KACE), the Ghana-India Kofi Annan center of Excellence in ICT (www.aiti-kace.com.gh). She leads a team committed to using the opportunities that exit within the global innovation economy to bring about accelerated development in Africa. AITI provides globally benchmarked IT training; works to create the right environment to stimulate context-responsive ICT R&D and provides consulting services to support clients in achieving global quality standard.   A strong network of global partnerships and local networks support AITI’s work in diverse areas ranging from digital inclusion projects at the community level through to climate modeling using high-performance computing resources. Her work as a specialist in international development spans over 20 years with increasing leadership and management responsibilities. Her extensive experience within the United Nation is complemented by work in the private sector and with civil society organizations globally. She is chair of the commission on E-Government for the world IT forum (WITFOR) as well as a member of the champions’ network of the UNGAID – UN Global Alliance on ICT for development. The present direction of her work relates to how best ICT can be ‘owned’ by developing countries. Capacity- building must set a sound foundation for innovating and cutting-edge research both to improve overall.

CHRIS ONYEMENAM

Chris 'E. Onyemenam holds a B.Sc. (First Class Honours) degree and M.Sc. degree in Sociology, as well as LLB degree, all from the University of Lagos. He is a seasoned administrator and professional manager with over 28 years post qualification experience spanning various sectors, including Academics, Manufacturing, Banking and Financial Services, non-governmental and Consulting. Until his calling to public service, he was the Chief Economic Strategist and Head of Research, Economic Intelligence and Franchise Enhancement Group at Zenith Bank Plc.   He was also the pioneer Executive Secretary and, later, Director Operations and Administration at the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), where he participated actively in the development of major national policy initiatives under the annual Nigerian Economic Summit. Prior to this, Chris was the pioneer Executive Secretary of the Money Market Association of Nigeria. He was also at one time the Permanent Secretary of the South African based African Business Roundtable (ABR). In 2006 he worked as the Secretary / Director General of the Secretariat of the Presidential Implementation Committee on the Implementation of Government decision on the Consumer Credit System Outsourcing Initiative and the Harmonisation of Identification Schemes in Nigeria. The visionary, excellent and thorough work of the Committee gave birth to the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Nigeria. Chris Onyemenam is currently the Director General/CEO of the Commission.

ENGR. OGBONNAYA NSIDINANYA OKIKE

Engr. Okike is the MD/CEO/Oracle Application Develor/Project Director for Digitronics Limited, Lagos, Nigeria. He supervised IS staff that designed and developed six eGovernment Solutions – Digitronics eHealthTM, eTenderTM, eArchiveTM, eRoadTM, eCitizenTM and eLegislatureTM, using Oracle HTMLDB/APEX, Developer Suite and 10g/11g Database and Forms. The eHealth was launched and endorsed by the Honourable Minister for Health on 20th October 2005 as the National eHealth and Telemedicine platform.   He also provide technical support to Digitronics eHealthTM, eTenderTM, eArchiveTM, eRoadTM, eCitizenTM and eLegislatureTM. He has also migrated Digitronics DocuSoft to eArchiveTM and MediSys to eHealthTM from client-server to n-tier web-based architecture using Oracle 10g Forms Builder, HTTP Server and Oracle OC4J. He has implemented the Lagos State web-based eHealth Project in thirteen hospitals and the ABAT Centre utilizing the Digitronics eHealthTM [7/2006 to Present].     Engr. Okike has also worked in Relief Staff Registry Inc. Van Nuys, California, USA as Oracle Application Developer/Network Analyst where he developed Human Resources Database System for Job Placement and Recruitment using Oracle 8i database and Oracle Developer 6i, in a client-server environment. He worked as Teaching Fellow at Boston University Boston, U.S.A, 1977. He was Classroom instruction and laboratory supervision of Electrical Circuits Theory [ENG EK 307] in the Department of Engineering. He also worked as Systems Programmer at Software Associates Boston, Massachusetts, USA in 1976/1977 where he coded pre-designed programs in the implementation of Hospital Integrated Patient Information & Billing System for Roxbury Comprehensive Health Center on Business Basic - Basic/Four Mini on a Client/Server environment. He worked at IBM, Rochester, Minnesota, USA in 1975 as Technical Programmer and implemented embedded programs in machine language in a Summer Employment. Tested pre-shipment modules for quality control and code result consistency. He also Implemented the conversion of Social Security Programs from Auto Coder to ANS COBOL for the Mid-North Summer Project using third-party Program Conversion Tools. Tested the programs, made code changes and documented the conversions at Illinois Dept of Personnel, Chicago, Illinois, USA as Systems Programmer in 1974. Engr. Okike is a member of IT Professional Member, COMPTIA USA – 07/2001, Associate, Nigerian Institute of Management – 11/1984, Member, Eta Kappa Nu, USA National Electrical Engineering Honors Society - 11/1975 He received the following awards: Monsanto Company Award for Scholastic Excellence at University of Illinois - 11/1975, University of Illinois USA Honors Day Recognition - 05/1973, Government College Umuahia Entrance Examination Full Scholarship Award – 01/1964

PROF. ADESOLA G. ADEROUNMU

Prof. Adesola G. Aderounmu is a Professor in the department of Computer Science and Engineering at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State. His career as a lecturer began on June 1, 1993 as a Graduate Assistant and has since worked his way to becoming a Professor. He holds a B.Sc. (Hons) degree in Computer Engineering, an M.Sc. degree in Computer Science and a Ph.D. in Computer Science all from the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.   Prof. Aderounmu holds memberships with the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria (MCPN), Nigerian Society of Engineers (MNSE), Council for Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), Institute of Electronic and Electrical Engineers, USA and the Sigma Xi Society, USA. He has several Thesis/Dissertations to his credits as well as a host of published Articles in journals and Referred Conference Proceedings in Nigeria, South Africa, Botswana, Canada, USA, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Romania, Croatia, Portugal, India, Japan and Australia.     Some of his personal accomplishments include: Development and Implementation of a Mobile Agent Software for managing resources on Obafemi Awolowo University Network (OAUNet). 2001 National Research Foundation Grant 2008 (ref. no ICD2007062100001), South Africa. 6.4 million naira per year of award for two years. Paper E3a (x) cited on ScienceDirect.com by Elsevier Publishers as one of the Top 25 Hottest Articles in 2004 Paper E3a (xxi) cited on ScienceDirect.com by Elsevier Publishers as one of the Top 25 Hottest Articles in 2006 HP Research Innovation in Education grant ($100,000) amongst others. He has served in various capacities within the Department of Computer Science, the Faculty of Technology and the Obafemi Awolowo University as well as in other Tertiary Institutions across Nigeria, Africa and the diaspora. Prof. Aderounmu loves reading and traveling. He is married to Dr. Mrs. Temilade Aderounmu, a union blessed with three lovely kids.

MR PHILIP NWABUOKU

Mr. Philip Nwabuoku graduated Bs.c computer science from Columbia University New York. In 1994 he worked in the technology department of New York city fire department as a software developer and rose to the become Deputy Chief of technology a position he held until 2004. He consulted for Walter Gorman Engineers advising on technology in major power projects within the New York and New Jersey metropolitan areas .He is presently consulting for Buckeye a major pipeline operator with over 7000miles of monitored pipeline in the areas of leak detection ultra sound and pollution control. Liquid and gaseous pipeline transportation systems are his domain of specialization.   He is currently the Chief Executive officer of Philips Environmental services consulting on pollution control with major power generation and distribution companies. Philip was born in Lagos and moved to Port Harcourt where he attended St. Mary’s school and later Holy cross college Umuahia. His affiliations with charity and professional organization makes him a man of the moment, a resource powerhouse.

ADEWALE PETER OBADARE

Obadare Peter Adewale is a first generation and visionary Techno-preneur . A well recognized Information Technology Assurance professional with numerous successful engagements to his credit in Nigeria. He is the first Licensed Penetration Tester in Nigeria, with skills and experience spans Information Security, Risk Management, Computer Forensics, Vulnerability Management, Penetration Testing, Business Continuity, I T Governance and Compliance. A Gold Team Member of Open Source Security Testing Methodology Manual (OSSTMM), as well as a Senior Associate member of Risk Managers Association of Nigeria (RIMAN).   PROFESIONAL QUALIFICATION Fellow British Computer Society (FBCS) Chartered I T Professional (CITP) ISO 27001 Lead Implementer ISO 27001 Lead Auditor ISO 20000 Lead Auditor BS 25999/ BCM Lead Auditor Intergrated Managenent System Lead Auditor Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (CHFI) Ec-council Cerified Secure Programmer (ECSP) EC- council Licensed Penetration Tester(LPT) EC-Council – Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Master Security Analyst (MSA) Certfified Security Analyst (CSA) Qualys Guard Certified Specialist (QCS) Cisco Certtfied Internetwork Expert(CCIE Written) Securing Networks with ASA Advanced (SNAA) Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP) Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA) Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) ALUMNUS: US DEPARTMENT OF STATE ADVANCE ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM 2010 ( Andreas Business School Miami, Florida) FATE FOUNDATION ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM 2004

FRANCIS DOGBEY

Francis Dogbey is a Senior Lecturer and an experienced software engineer. He is one of the founding team at the Ghana-India Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence in ICT, which provides IT training, consulting and promotes context-appropriate R&D in information and communication technology. His current scientific interest focuses on artificial intelligence, dependable computing and software testing with emphasis on machine learning, databases, fault tolerance and object oriented programming and testing.   As a software developer with over a decade of experience, he has consulted for many public and private institutions on various IT projects in Ghana and the West African sub-region as well as institutions in Europe. He serves on the National (ISO) Technical Committee for Standardization in Systems and Software in Ghana. He also works closely with many international examination boards in computer science and related disciplines. Francis has also been involved in the promotion of advanced computer programming at the secondary school level in Ghana since 2004 under the “I Too Can Program” (i2CAP) Project. He is the technical facilitator for the i2CAP. He is also the team leader, national coach and coordinator of the Ghana National Olympiad to the International Olympiad in Informatics. Francis holds degrees from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden and Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology,Ghana.

KENNETH OKEREAFOR

Kenneth Okereafor is a Computer Information Systems Security Professional with over 14 years experience in managing IT resources in both government and the private sector, and is in tune with contemporary technology management best practices. He has attended numerous local and foreign training programmes in computer application management and advanced IT security methodologies.   With an MSc in Computer Security, BSc in Computer Information Systems and HND in Electronic Engineering, his research interests include data security management, IT policy formulation and implementation, IT risk analysis and mitigation, biometric security and digital forensics. Kenneth is very passionate about advancing the depth of the IT profession through propagation of technological knowledge in data security, biometrics and forensic computing; and hopefully stimulating in the process, the gradual adoption of the evolving Global Biometric Database. In this paper he examines the software security challenges in applying traditional forensic computing procedures to audit cloud-based access control breaches. The paper makes recommendations for designing, developing and deploying related software.

JAMES AGADA

James Agada holds first and second degrees in Electronic Engineering from the University of Nigeria Nsukka. Has been a director in Computer Warehouse Group responsible for software business since 1997 after merging his ExpertEdge Software and Systems business with the Computer Warehouse Group. Prior to that was a lecturer in UNN, Consultant with Omnidata Limited and Senior Asystem Analyst with Inlaks Computers before founding ExpertEdge in 1994.   Has responsibility for technology initiatives of the CWG especially in software and has overseen development of various applications and also the entrance of the CWG into new markets and lines of business from banking applications, to ERP, payment systems, security and cloud computing.

MS IJEOMA LORETTA OKANI

Ijeoma is an industry Certified Holistic Information Security Professional with a background in Systems and Application Administration, and IT Management. She is experienced in Information Systems Security Design and Management with vast knowledge of developing and implementing IS security structures and processes for ensuring compliance to variant IS Security and Risk regulatory and voluntary standards. She is currently helping organisations in Nigeria achieve compliance to PCI DSS and ISO 27001 Standards. She is an experienced Trainer and facilitator of courses in Information Security and Risk Management, and Audit.   Ijeoma holds IT Security certifications including CISSP, CRISC, CGEIT, CISA, CISM, ITIL as well as an MSc in Information Security & Audit and an MBA in Human Resource Management. She is an IT security professional with vast experience in IT, and a well of knowledge in business management. Ijeoma presently leads Information Security and Compliance Consulting in Digital Encode Ltd; a renown technical Information Security Management and Assurance company in Nigeria.

TUBI SEUN

Tubi Seun is an enthusiastic, forward-looking and innovative professional with deep management, consulting, technology and finance skills, gained and successfully applied across sectors including banking/financial services, e-payments, IT, and several business ventures. With considerable experience as an entrepreneur and who also assists entrepreneurs to transform ideas into operating ventures, he currently seeks a challenging and leadership position which will allow him to be part of a new frontier. His work ethics focuses on continually exploring creative and smarter approaches towards unifying team’s effort to deliver outstanding results.   He attended Government College, Ekiti State, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, where he got a BSc. in Computer Science and Engineering, he’s a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA, having passed Levels 1 & 2 and his University of London, UK; M.Sc. (Financial Economics) is currently in view. Seun Tubi has attended several seminars and trainings including: Global Electronic Cards Conference/Workshop, Cartes 2006, Paris, France Issues Based Problem Solving, Lagos Nigeria (2006) Core Consultant School (Accenture), St Charles, Chicago, USA (2005) System Design School (Accenture), St Charles, Chicago, USA (2004) Engagement Readiness Course (Accenture), St Charles, Chicago, USA (2002) IBFC Banking Operations, Agusto, Lagos Nigeria (2003) Basic Accounting Course (frmly. Andersen), Lagos, Nigeria (2000) He is also passionate about volunteering and has dedicated his time and talents to several conferences and workshops including: Main Speaker at Fate Foundation Business Workshop – October 2007 (How to Achieve 100% Sales Success) Main Speaker at Fate Foundation Business Workshop – March 2007 (Business Plan Made Easy: Your Road Map to Success) Guest Speaker at Industry Workshop on Electronic Payment – February 2007 (The Venture Aspect of eBusiness/ePayments) Joint Speaker at West Africa Card Expo Conference – CARDEXPO (June) 2006 (The Regulatory Challenges in Card Payment) Mentor at Junior Achievement of Nigeria’s – Venture In Management Program (VIMP) : 2001-2004 Committee Member – VISIONigeria

GBENGA SESAN

Gbenga Sesan is the Executive Director of Paradigm Initiative Nigeria (PIN), a social enterprise that connects underserved people-groups with ICT-enabled opportunities. PIN’s projects include Ajegunle.org (a capacity development initiative that connects the community’s youth with training, internship and mentorship opportunities) and MISSPIN (the social campaign that is tackling cybercrime issues in Nigeria). Originally trained as an Electronic & Electrical Engineer at Obafemi Awolowo University, ‘Gbenga completed management training at Lagos Business School, New York Group for Technology Transfer, Oxford University, Harvard University, Stanford University and Santa Clara University.   His consulting experience includes assignments completed for numerous institutions, including Microsoft, Harvard University, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, Freedom House, Res Publica, Computer Aid International, Heinrich Boll Foundation and the International Telecommunications Union. Beyond Nigeria, ‘Gbenga has consulted and made presentations in various countries, including Austria, Belgium, Benin Republic, Burkina Faso, Canada, Egypt, Ethiopia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, India, Italy, Kenya, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mali, Morocco, Qatar, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, United Kingdom and United States. A member of the United Nations Committee of eLeaders on Youth and ICT, he is a Crans Montana Forum Fellow, Archbishop Desmond Tutu Leadership Fellow, Ashoka Fellow, Our Common Future Fellow and Cordes Fellow. ‘Gbenga was Nigeria's first Information Technology Youth Ambassador and served as the Vice Chair of United Nations Economic Commission for Africa’s African Technical Advisory Committee. In 2006, he was appointed as the youngest member of the Nigerian Presidential Task Force on the Restructuring of the Nigerian Information Technology and Telecommunications Sectors. His book, In My Own Words, was published by Imprimata in September 2009. 'Gbenga has been honoured with the 2011 Cordes Fellowship, 2010 Santa Clara University GSBI Fellowship, 2010 Crans Montana Forum of New Leaders for Tomorrow Fellowship award, 2010 Our Common Future Fellowship award, 2009 OAU Distinguished Alumni award, 2009 National Youth Merit award, 2008 OAU Ife EEESS Distinguished Alumni award, 2008 FGC Idoani Alumni award, 2007 Nigerian Youth Leadership award, 2007 The Future Youth Advocacy award, 2006 International Telecommunications Union YES Scholarship award, 2006 Ondo State Sunshine award, 2006 The Future Best Use of Technology award, 2005 Stockholm Challenge Champion honour, 2004 NiPRO Excellence in Information Technology award, 2003 JCI Ten Outstanding Young Persons (TOYP) in Nigeria award, 2002 JCI Ten Outstanding Great Ife Alumni (TOGA) award, 2002 Journalists’ Frontier of Technology in Nigeria award, and the 2001 International Telecommunications Union’s African Youth Fellowship award. He has been profiled as an Icon of ICT in Nigeria and he keeps a personal website at www.gbengasesan.com. ‘Gbenga is married to Temilade Sesan, PhD, an expert on Energy Poverty and Development issues in sub-Saharan Africa. More on http://www.gbengasesan.com

BAYO PUDDICOMBE

co-Founder, Pledge Ltd Until recently, Bayo was an associate in the IT advisory unit of KPMG Professional Services Nigeria. While at KPMG, his specialization was in information protection and business resilience (IPBR). He had the opportunity to serve as both team member and work stream lead on IT/ information security reviews, vulnerability assessments and information security remediation engagements for several clients in the banking and card payment services sector. In 2010, he was awarded the Partner’s prize for obtaining the highest score from Nigeria in the Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA) Exam.   He was also a part of IT teams engaged in the performance IT control assessments and substantive analytical reviews for financial statement audits of several publicly listed entities. In a former life, he worked as a network administrator and IT solution developer at a Network Solutions Company (NetworkNG) and enjoyed a brief stint as a freelance IT specialist. He is currently a fellow of the Fate Institute for Venture Design. He has a strong desire to see cutting edge innovation and technology emerge from Nigeria. He developed the initial version of Danfo, the mobile game as a means of honing his software development skills and testing local demand for relevant consumer targeted mobile applications.

ZUBAIR ABUBAKAR

co-Founder, Pledge Ltd Zubair is a TED fellow and also a fellow of the FATE Institute for Venture Design (IVD). He is a passionate believer in the power of technology to promote positive change and create wealth. In 2011, He developed the ground-breaking Nigerian Constitution App, which enables Nigerians to access the Constitution anytime, anywhere via their BlackBerry smartphones. Downloaded more than 10,000 times within 72 hours of launching; the app has set an unbroken record as one of the most popular downloaded apps in Nigeria today. Other apps he developed include the Ramadan App and the Freedom of Information Act app.   He started developing web/mobile applications as a student at the Ashesi University, Ghana, where he graduated with a degree in Computer Science. In addition to designing and producing mobile apps, he also helped to build one of Nigeria’s most popular information portals, ConnectNigeria.com. Zubair has also worked at Chevron Nigeria and IZY Brand limited.

SAHEED ADEPOJU

Saheed Adepoju, 29, is a Nigerian inventor and co-developer of a tablet (touchpad) called Inye which means "One" in Igala language. He holds a degree in Maths and Computer Science from the Federal University of Technology, Minna (Nigeria, 2005) and an Advanced Computing degree from Bournemouth University (UK, 2008). He is the co-founder with Anibe Agamah of a technology firm called Encipher Group that commercializes the tablet. Anibe Agamah is also a long time friend of Saheed Adepoju with whom he has designed the Inye Tablet. They started being attracted by computers and the like when they were still teenagers. The tablet costs about $350 as opposed to around $700 for an iPad. Yet, it is Apple's Ipad that inspired the Encipher Inye tablet which price is probably the strongest point, especially if the firm wants to penetrate the Nigerian market and other areas of the African continent. Inye-1 was unveiled to the public in April 2010, while in Inye-2 was unveiled in May 2011.