PIAFO 8.0 Speakers
Gbenga Olabiyi
CEO, Dimension Data Limited
Olugbenga is a seasoned technology executive with over 20 years of experience across ICT, telecommunications, and Nigeria’s digital economy. As CEO of Dimension Data Nigeria, he has led a strong expansion over the past five years, positioning the company as a key partner for multinationals entering Nigeria and West Africa.
He is also a strong advocate for digital infrastructure development, promoting investments in connectivity and data centres to drive inclusive growth. Olugbenga holds degrees from the University of Lagos and Edinburgh Business School, with executive training from Harvard and Lagos Business School, and was named among Nigeria’s 50 Most Valuable Personalities in the Digital Economy in 2025.
Oluwasayo Oshadami
Director, Solutions Architects, Equinix West Africa
Oluwasayo Oshadami is the Director, Solutions Architects (West Africa) at Equinix. He also recently served as the Head, Technical Solutions and Managed Networks at MainOne.
Sayo is responsible for solutions design and architecture for networks/interconnections and data centers, commercial solutions, and project delivery for customer requirements in West Africa.
He has been in MainOne for over 13 years and has extensive industry experience in network and data centre designs, planning, and implementation in West Africa. He is a graduate of Electrical and Computer Engineering from the Federal University of Technology Minna.
Dr. Olusola Teniola
Director of Strategic Business Initiatives, ipNX Nigeria Limited
Dr. Olusola Teniola is a seasoned telecommunications executive with over 30 years of global experience in digital infrastructure, broadband, and strategic leadership. He currently serves as Director of Strategic Business Initiatives at ipNX Nigeria Limited, driving market expansion and key initiatives, including the company’s MVNO rollout. He has also worked with the World Bank Group and played a leading role in deploying digital infrastructure in Southwest Nigeria.
He has held top executive roles across the industry, including CEO of IS Internet Solutions and leadership positions at Phase3 Telecom, British Telecom, Vodafone, Cisco, and Alcatel-Lucent. A former President of ATCON and contributor to Nigeria’s Broadband Plan, Dr. Teniola remains a key figure in advancing connectivity and digital transformation in Nigeria.
Dr. Tola Yusuf
Co-Founder, Infratel Africa
Dr. Tola Yusuf is a leading figure in Africa’s digital transformation, with over 20 years of experience spanning engineering, business, and project management. As Co-Founder of Infratel Africa, he has driven initiatives that have connected over 250 communities and more than 9 million Nigerians, delivering solutions such as smart Wi-Fi, telemedicine, e-learning, and financial inclusion to underserved rural areas.
A recognised thought leader and serial entrepreneur, Dr. Yusuf has led telecom investments worth over $400 million and manages critical network infrastructure services annually. Honoured as a “Most Valuable Personality in Nigeria’s Digital Economy” and an AU Agenda 2063 Ambassador, he combines business leadership with social impact through his NGO focused on education and poverty eradication.