A new chapter in digital leadership was opened on Thursday, December 11, 2025, as the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), Ogun State Chapter, inaugurated its new executive council led by Mr. Olatunde Tijani.
The investiture ceremony, held alongside the prestigious Ogun State bIT Merit Awards (OGITMA) at Spices Events Hall, Oke-Ilewo, Abeokuta, drew a gathering of industry captains, academia, and government officials to celebrate excellence in the tech sector.
The atmosphere was charged with optimism as the President of the Nigeria Computer Society represented by the Deputy President, Mr. Charles Onyeulonu supported by the Southwest Coordinator, Mr. Tunde Ogunremi and the Executive Secretary, Mr. Adesegun Adekunle administered the oath of office to Mr. Tijani as the new Chairman, who in turn swore-in his team.
Serving alongside Chairman Olatunde Tijani in the new administration is Dr. Oduntan Odunayo Esther, who assumes the role of Vice Chairman. The secretariat will be managed by Onaolapo Sodiq as General Secretary and Mahmood Zainab Adebowale as Assistant Secretary.
Ensuring the financial integrity of the chapter are Adekunle Temitayo Oluwadamilare (Treasurer), Raji Taiwo Arimiyahu (Financial Secretary), and Owoseje Abibat Motunrayo (Auditor).
The executive team is rounded out by Idris Saheed as the Public Relations Officer, while Sesan Michael Odubiro is the Social/Welfare Officer, and Obanla Olajide Olaitan is Technical Director.
“Ise Ya”: A Mandate for Digital Inclusion
In his acceptance speech, Tijani described his election as a “call to service” and a mandate to elevate the chapter. Adopting the state mantra “Ise Ya” (It is time to work), he unveiled a transformative agenda focused on making every IT professional in Ogun State a catalyst for the digital economy.
He pledged to complete the chapter’s Secretariat, envisioning it as a “digital innovation hub” rather than just office space. His roadmap also includes revamping school competitions with AI and coding challenges to build a “world-class digital talent pipeline” and hosting annual policy roundtables to guide government decision-making.
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The event also served as a grand celebration of excellence within the IT ecosystem, with the OGITMA Committee—led by Ms. Abisola Akinsanya—commended for delivering a seamless event.
The academic and leadership sectors were well represented, with Mr. Olaolu Olabimtan – Ogun State Commissioner for Budget and Planning and Professor Abayomi Arigbabu – Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology honored as IT Ambassadors of the Year. Special Recognition Awards were presented to distinguished leaders including Sir Olujare Oyesola, KJW (CEO, JAROY), Prof. Olusola B. Kehinde (Vice-Chancellor, FUNAAB), and Prof. Oyedunni S. Arulogun (Vice-Chancellor, Chrisland University).
In a move to recognize industry giants, the coveted IT Legend of the Year award was bestowed upon Mr. Femi Williams, while EduTAMS emerged as the IT Company of the Year. Connectivity provider, I-World Networks was named Internet Service Provider of the Year, with Cybervilla taking home the honor for IT Hub of the Year.
Individual distinctions saw Mr. Michael Olubunmi Idowu recognized as the IT Solution Enabler of the Year, while Mr. Olalekan Adeeko was named IT Personality of the Year. The chapter also honored Mrs. Mahmood as the Most Distinguished Member.
The event was graced by past leaders, including the Immediate Past President of NCS, Prof. Adesina Sodiya, and former Chapter Chairmen, Prof. Bukola Onashoga and Alhaji Abdulfattah Odusanya whom Tijani credited for laying the foundation of the chapter’s success. He also paid a special tribute to his wife, Mrs. Adetoun Tijani, for her unwavering support.
Soliciting the support of the entire membership, Tijani concluded, “We will thrive only when our members are actively engaged… This is your administration — we are only stewards”.
