The World CIO 200 Summit, a flagship initiative by the Global CIO Forum, successfully concluded its Ghana & Nigeria Edition at Alisa Hotel, North Ridge, drawing together the region’s most influential CIOs, technology leaders, and innovators under the global theme, “Dawn of a New Decade.”
Held as part of a global roadshow spanning over 40 countries, the summit continues to empower and celebrate the boldest digital leaders driving transformation across sectors. The Ghana & Nigeria Edition spotlighted the evolving role of CIOs in an era marked by AI, cybersecurity, digital disruption, and business reinvention.
The event opened with powerful welcome keynotes by the summit’s Country Ambassadors:
- George Mensah, Director, Strategic Programs & Technology Consultant at Fidelity Bank Ghana
- Steve Uma, Head of Information Services and Technology at NSIA Insurance Limited
Both speakers emphasized the increasing strategic value of CIOs in aligning technology with national and corporate growth agendas.
Insightful Panel Discussions Drive Dialogue
The summit featured three dynamic panel discussions:
- Panel 1: The Next Decade of IT Leadership
Moderated by George Mensah, this session explored the evolving definition of bold and unstoppable CIOs, and how future leaders must balance innovation, risk, and measurable outcomes.
Panelists included: Abel Daitey, Technology Consultant (GCB Bank), Leopold Armah, CIO (Prudential Bank), and Kojo Dougan, Technology Consultant (Fintech Governance & Strategy). - Panel 2: Key Technologies Driving CIO Priorities
Moderated by CK Bruce, Group CEO of Innovare Group, this discussion tackled what’s next in AI, cloud, and automation—along with the ethical responsibilities of tech leadership.
Panelists included: Zahed Siddiqui, CIO (Melcom Group of Companies), Echezona Agubata CTO/CIO (Coronation Merchant Bank), Emem Umoh, CISO (Zenith Bank Ghana), and Steve Uma, HEAD, INFORMATION SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY (NSIA Insurance Limited). - Panel 3: The Business Value of IT – Proving Impact Beyond Technology
Led by Carl Amanor Sackey, Lead Consultant at CS Consulting and Services Limited, this panel unpacked how CIOs can drive strategic business alignment and ROI through technology.
Panelists included: Samuel Tettey Amanor, CEO (BlueSPACE Financial Cloud), Justice Amegashie, Chief Information and Enablement Officer (Absa Bank Ghana Ltd), Yusuf Olatunji Saliu, CIO (SUNU Assurances Ghana LTD), and Tunde Dada, Group CIO (inqDigitat).
A special keynote by Dhiraj Patil, Territory Manager – Corporate Sales at Barco, highlighted the importance of seamless visual collaboration technologies in transforming enterprise environments. Barco-Avientek was proudly acknowledged as the Gold Partner for this edition, and their continued support was instrumental in the summit’s success.
The summit also featured the prestigious CIO 200 Awards, recognizing top technology leaders across four categories—Next-Gen, Leader, Master, and Legend—for their outstanding contributions to IT leadership and innovation.
The event concluded with reflections and closing remarks from the Country Ambassadors, George Mensah and Steve Uma, summarizing the key takeaways and setting the stage for future collaborations.
Attendees then enjoyed an elegant dinner, offering a final opportunity to network and celebrate the momentum of Africa’s digital transformation journey.
The World CIO 200 roadshow continues across continents and will culminate in a spectacular Grand Finale in Egypt, uniting the top 200 CIOs from around the world for an unforgettable celebration of innovation and leadership.
