Nigeria Computer Society Elevates Rep. Adedeji Olajide to Elite Fellowship Rank

The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) has bestowed its most prestigious professional honour on Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide, acknowledging his growing influence in national technology governance and digital policy development.

The recognition was formally conferred during the 2025 Nigeria Information Technology Merit Award (NITMA) ceremony, which took place on Tuesday at the MUSON Centre in Lagos. The event brought together innovators, policymakers, ICT executives and international technology partners in a celebration of individuals driving Nigeria’s digital transformation.

Hon. Olajide, who chairs the House Committee on Digital, ICT and Cybersecurity, was inducted into the NCS College of Fellows, a status reserved for professionals whose work has significantly shaped the country’s ICT advancement.

According to his Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Tolu Mustapha, the elevation came after a rigorous assessment by the NCS National Executive Council. The council, led by NCS President Dr. Muhammad Sirajo Aliyu, cited Olajide’s contributions to digital development, legislative innovation and cybersecurity policy strengthening as central to the decision.

Mustapha noted that the fellowship serves as both recognition and public validation of Olajide’s leadership, professionalism and sustained commitment to advancing Nigeria’s digital ecosystem.

Championing Digital Policy at the National Level

Representing the Ibadan North-West/Ibadan South-West federal constituency of Oyo State, Hon. Olajide has built a reputation for driving initiatives that reinforce the nation’s cybersecurity framework, expand digital literacy and support innovation-driven economic growth.

In his role as head of the House Committee on ICT and Cybersecurity, he has led several key policy and legislative interventions shaping Nigeria’s modern digital landscape.

The Nigeria Information Technology Merit Award remains one of the country’s most respected ICT honours, spotlighting individuals and institutions whose work continually propels Nigeria’s technology sector forward.