Airtel Nigeria‘s leadership team has achieved remarkable milestones, with two of its directors receiving three prestigious awards at the 5th CIO & C-Suite Awards. Held on Saturday, 30th November 2024, at the Civic Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos, the event celebrated technological excellence and leadership across 11 African countries.
The annual awards, organised by CIO Club Africa, honour individuals and organisations driving innovation and shaping the future of the tech industry.
Harmanpreet Dhillon, Chief Technology Officer at Airtel Nigeria, emerged as the Overall Tech Champion of the Year, a recognition of exceptional innovation and leadership in technology. He also clinched the Gold Award as an Innovative Leader in the Telecommunications Sector.
Similarly, Kemi Ariyo, Airtel Nigeria’s Director of Information and Technology, earned the Silver Award as an Innovative Leader in the Telecommunications Sector, further showcasing the company’s dominance in the industry.
Expressing gratitude for the accolades, Harmanpreet Dhillon dedicated the awards to Airtel’s entire team.
“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,” Dhillon said.
The awards ceremony brought together an elite group of technology leaders, including Chief Technology Officers (CTOs), Chief Information Officers (CIOs), and other industry pioneers dedicated to driving transformative progress across sectors.
Kemi Ariyo also highlighted the significance of such recognitions. “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,” she said.
These achievements underline Airtel Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to excellence and its role as a trailblazer in the telecommunications sector. The recognition of its directors reinforces the brand’s dedication to setting industry benchmarks through innovative solutions.
KELECHI OKORIE
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