CWG Plc, a prominent Pan-African Information and Communications Technology Company, is slated to host a significant digital transformation conference on the 17th of this month. This virtual event is primarily designed for stakeholders within the Nigerian public sector, aiming to foster discussions and insights into enhancing governmental operations through technological advancements.

The conference, which will be accessible via Zoom, carries the crucial theme of “Driving Operational Efficiency in Governance Through Digital Transformation.” This initiative is a collaborative effort, forged in partnership with leading technology firms: Daon, Zadara, and Newgen Software Technologies Ltd. In a statement announcing the upcoming conference, CWG underscored the transformative power of digital evolution, highlighting its capacity to usher in new levels of functional excellence, boost productivity, provide deeper product insights, and optimize the supply chain both upstream and downstream. The company further posited that digital transformation has become an indispensable requirement for innovation and efficiency, necessitating its reflection in the core allocation strategies for digital enterprises, particularly within mid-market public sector organizations.

CWG emphasized the current trend in the digital age, where the public sector is increasingly investing in novel technologies. This investment is geared towards achieving operational excellence, simultaneously boosting profit margins, enhancing safety protocols, and mitigating risks. The statement asserted the imperative for public sectors to continuously update and implement the necessary new technologies, tools, and platforms to support and advance their business activities effectively.

A key focus area for the conference, as identified by CWG, will be identity and access management systems, a critical component in securing and streamlining digital operations within governmental bodies. Interested participants are encouraged to register by following the provided link.

The collaborating partners bring diverse expertise to the conference. CWG Plc itself is a vital ICT business enabler, operating across four African countries. Daon stands as an international biometrics and identity assurance software company, renowned for its proficiency in developing and deploying cutting-edge biometric authentication and identity assurance solutions globally. Zadara is recognized as a cloud computing company, specializing in fully-managed edge cloud services, compute, networking, and storage solutions, meticulously designed for service providers and modern enterprises. Lastly, Newgen Software Technologies Ltd is a global provider of a low-code digital automation platform, empowering enterprises to efficiently manage processes, content, and communication.

The conference boasts an impressive lineup of speakers and panelists. Moderating the discussions will be Wole Famure, a distinguished Anchor and Producer at CNBC Africa. The panel will feature esteemed figures such as Mr. Afolabi Ajayi, Director of Information and Communications Technology at the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation; Mr. Richard Kimeku, Director-Business Analysis & E-Services at the Federal Inland Revenue Services; and Mr. Samuel Emeka Okoye, Director ICT, who will be representing the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy.

Furthermore, the event will host several expert guest speakers: Femi Kolade, Solution Director-African Region at Daon; Tal Rotem, Regional Sales Director, South EMEA & LATAM at Zadara; and Manish Verma, Global Senior Consultant for e-Government Solutions at NewGen. The organizers' statement also revealed that Yusuf Kazaure, Chairman of the Board of Directors at Nigeria Communications Satellite (NigComSat), is set to deliver the keynote address, adding significant gravitas to the proceedings.