Interswitch Sponsors CIO & C-Suite Awards 2025, Reinforces Commitment to Africa’s Digital Transformation
Lagos, Nigeria — Interswitch Group, a leading African integrated payments and digital commerce provider, has reaffirmed its commitment to enterprise technology innovation with its sponsorship of the 2025 CIO & C-Suite Conference & Awards Africa. The prestigious event took place on Saturday, 22 November 2025, at The Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.
As the continent’s foremost platform recognizing exceptional leadership in technology, the CIO & C-Suite Conference & Awards convened top business and IT executives, including Chief Information Officers (CIOs), Chief Technology Officers (CTOs), Chief Executive Officers (CEOs), and other senior leaders driving Africa’s digital evolution. Now in its sixth edition, the ceremony continues to promote innovation, enterprise transformation, and forward-thinking leadership across diverse sectors.
Interswitch has been a consistent contributor to the event over the years, leveraging the platform to champion digital transformation, share thought leadership, and engage key stakeholders on emerging technologies shaping Africa’s digital economy. The 2025 edition further strengthened the company’s industry presence, spotlighting its role in cybersecurity development, enterprise modernization, and strategic technology infrastructure.
Speaking on the company’s participation, Executive Vice President, Group Operations & Technology, Interswitch, Babafemi Ogungbamila, emphasized the firm’s dedication to supporting initiatives that foster enterprise innovation and technological excellence in Africa.
“Our sponsorship of this awards platform aligns seamlessly with Interswitch’s broader mission of powering sustainable innovation across Africa,” Ogungbamila stated. “It reflects our conviction that the continent’s competitive advantage will be increasingly defined by how effectively organisations navigate digital transition, strengthen technology agility, and cultivate innovation-led leadership — an agenda we have consistently championed for over two decades.”
He further noted that the event not only celebrates outstanding achievements but also provides an essential space for thought exchange, strategic collaboration, and the shaping of Africa’s digital growth blueprint. Ogungbamila reaffirmed Interswitch’s commitment to powering digital infrastructure while supporting frameworks that advance enterprise-led transformation.
This year’s edition also marked a milestone for Interswitch, with its Chief Information Officer, Patrick Okebu, winning the Fintech Category (Nigeria). His recognition celebrates his leadership in digital transformation, enterprise technology strategy, and contributions to advancing Africa’s digital payments landscape. Okebu has played a pivotal role in strengthening Interswitch’s enterprise architecture, infrastructure resilience, data strategy, automation, governance, and AI-driven modernization.
For Interswitch, the award underscores its internal culture of excellence and reinforces its pursuit of innovation that empowers businesses and accelerates technological growth across the continent.
As Africa’s digital economy continues to expand, Interswitch says it remains strategically positioned to engage stakeholders, foster innovation, and champion initiatives that drive sustainable digital transformation at enterprise scale.
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