Technology Innovator of the Year at the National Technology Innovation Honors

November 20, 2024

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The Technology Innovator of the Year award represents one of the highest distinctions at the National Technology Innovation Honors (NTIH), reserved for individuals whose forward-thinking solutions have redefined how technology meets everyday life in Nigeria. This category celebrates those who are not simply building tools, but reshaping systems, pushing boundaries in real-time analytics, digital infrastructure, and inclusive product development.

As NTIH grows into one of the country’s most respected platforms for recognizing achievement in tech, this category has earned a special place for spotlighting innovators whose products and strategies create measurable transformation. Recipients of this honor are often at the forefront of digital evolution, guiding both public and private institutions through uncharted territory with clarity, purpose, and strategic impact.

Nominees are evaluated through a competitive and meticulous process. Key selection benchmarks include:

  • Development of original, scalable technology products that solve real-world problems;
  • Demonstrated leadership in applying data, AI, or digital frameworks to improve business operations or public services;
  • A strong record of implementation, with evidence of usability, accessibility, and long-term value;
  • Contributions to local ecosystem growth, through mentorship, collaboration, or open innovation models.

The Technology Innovator of the Year award is not just a recognition of technical expertise, it is a signal of trust, vision, and leadership in a rapidly changing digital environment. Honorees are seen as architects of practical progress, individuals who help close the gap between what’s possible and what’s needed.

Past winners in this and related categories include:

  • Ibrahim Olushola (2024)
  • Emeka Ajagbe (2023)
  • Kemi Onwudiwe (2022)
  • Bashir Agbaje (2021)
  • Ngozi Fashanu (2020)
  • Idris Taiwo (2019)
  • Lola Eze (2018)

These names represent a diverse and influential group of builders and thinkers, people driving Nigeria’s digital narrative in a way that is intentional, grounded, and globally relevant.

To win the Technology Innovator of the Year is to join a rare cohort of professionals whose work moves beyond code into communities, changing not just how things operate, but who they reach and how far they go. In honoring Ibrahim Olushola with this award, NTIH affirms its belief in innovation that carries both intelligence and empathy, a kind of innovation that builds with people in mind, not just systems.

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