We are thrilled to announce the date for the ICSAN Abuja Chapter’s June Webinar Discourse.
Topic: MITIGATING PRIVACY RISKS IN A DATA DRIVEN WORLD.
Date: Thursday, 27th June 2024
Time: 2pm.
Kindly save the date and prepare for this exceptional discourse.
Meanwhile, meet the Guest Speaker, Discussant and Moderator:
Ngozi Aderibigbe
Email: Ngozi.Aderibigbe@jee.africa
Ngozi is a partner and Head of the Data Privacy practice andthe Intellectual Property Department at Jackson, Etti & Edu, a leading full-service law firm in Nigeria. She is a technology enthusiast and Co-Sector Head, Technology, Media & Entertainment sector at the firm. Her legal expertise combined with her passion for, and knowledge of the technology sector sets her apart as a thought leader in the field of Technology Law.
Ngozi is particularly drawn to issues around data privacy, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies and often advises technology companies on how their application of emerging technologies functions within extant legal frameworks.
Ngozi is a thought leader and has contributed commentaries and articles for publication on dicey topics around intellectual property and technology on reputable platforms such as Thomas Reuters, Law Business Research UK, and the International Comparative Legal Guides UK.
She was a keynote speaker at Techpoint Africa, one of the largest technology events in Africa where she spoke on the Future of Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property rights. In 2022, she was invited by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) to moderate a panel session on Artificial Intelligence Inventorship during the WIPO Conversation on Intellectual Property and Frontier Technologies, a global knowledge-sharing forum on the impact of frontier technologies.
Ngozi was until recently the chairperson of the intellectual property committee of the Nigerian Bar Association – Section on Business Law.
Nneka Emegwa
Nneka Emegwa is a dynamic and seasoned professional with over 2 decades of diverse experience spanning business finance, cybersecurity, and cutting-edge technologies working in Nigeria, the UK, and USA. Currently serving as a Managing Director at Accenture USA, she is renowned for her commitment to driving innovation and transformation across sectors through the strategic application of advanced technologies.
With a career marked by 20+ years of leadership within Accenture and prior engagements in the Oil & Gas industry, Nneka’s expertise shines in her current role spearheading end-to-end sales, delivery, and partnership with Google Cloud across the Southern United States. A visionary at the nexus of cloud computing, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence, she consistently delivers tangible value while navigating the complexities of financial management to optimize bottom-line results.
Nneka’s tenure at Accenture includes pivotal roles such as Network Security lead and global cloud cybersecurity lead for Google Cloud, demonstrating her versatility and depth of knowledge across diverse portfolios. Her impact extends beyond corporate boundaries, having led multidisciplinary teams on both global and local scales, shaping industries including financial services, healthcare, communications, media, and hi-tech.
A distinguished Fellow of the UK’s Association of Chartered and Certified Accountants (ACCA) since 2017, Nneka’s academic prowess is complemented by an MBA from Aberdeen Business School, Robert Gordon University, UK. Her exceptional financial acumen underscores her ability to bridge business objectives with IT investments, earning her a reputation as a trusted advisor to clients.
As a thought leader, Nneka speaks at prestigious conferences and industry gatherings such as Executive Women’s Forum (EWF), Women in IT (WIT), Ignite, and RSA, where she shares insights on cloud and cybersecurity trends. Beyond professional pursuits, she channels her passion for diversity in STEM fields by advocating for and empowering women to excel in technology-driven careers.
Outside work, Nneka’s commitment to social impact is evident through her partnership with Conviventia, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing education, empowerment, and growth opportunities for children and youth in Latin America.
Dr. Agboola, Omoniyi Oladipupo, PhD, M.Sc., MBA,B.Sc., HND, ACIIN, ACIB, ACPIN, ACIPM, ARMN,AMNIMN, AMNIM, ACPA, ACIS, MIMC, MOLD, FCIB,FERP, FCGP, FCILG(USA), FITD
Agboola Omoniyi Oladipupo, Chartered Insurance Practitioner, Registered Insurance Broker, Certified CBN Microfinance Banker, Management Consultant, Compliance & Corporate Governance Professional, CIPM Subject Matter Expert-Pension and Compensation, Learning &Development Professional hail from Iba via Ikirun, Osun State. He started his insurance career in 1998 at Nigeria General Insurance Plc.(now acquired by Consolidated Hallmark Insurance) and has since worked in various insurance institutions. Whilst in employment of Armstrong Insurance Brokers Ltd as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Ola recapitalized the company ten times minimum regulatory capital, migrated the company from financial loss to profitability, createdreinsurance SBU, initiated foreign technical partnership withReinsurance Solutions, Mauritius.
He was a Subject Matter Expert(SME) on Compensation and Benefits with Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria;Trainer and lead faculty Member, NCRIB;Examiner with West Africa Insurance Institute (WAII)Gambia ,Facilitator, Risk Management Class, Prestigious Lagos Business School(LBS);Former Examiner,College of Insurance (now College of Insurance andFinancial Management);Former Examiner and Lecturer, Yaba College of Technology;External Consultant, FITC Consulting.He was awarded Best Male Participant at the 2016 International Reinsurance Seminar, Abuja jointly organized by Continental Re,Lagos and Ghana Re,Accra. He is the lead anchor of same Pan African Regional Reinsurance group hosting professionals across Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroun, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana and others.He has attended several courses, seminars and conferences both local and overseas in insurance Marketing, Business Development, Micro-Insurance, Energy (Oil and Gas) Insurance, Anti Money Laundering, Property and Engineering, Marine and Aviation Insurance. Ola is passionate at building leadership pipeline for organizational continuity. For his public service, community development, professional practice and academics, he has received an array of Awards.
Agboola works in Linkage Assurance PLC as a National Branch Marketing Coordinator where he supervises thirteen (13) branch offices across the country with a phenomenal growth rate of 200 percent increase in Gross Premium Written within the first year of employment niyibest@yahoo.com, insureinternational@gmail.com
Kinds regards
CHIOMA ANGELA OKEKE ACIS
Chairman, ICSAN Abuja Chapter
