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Nigerian technology professional, Olamide Olayiwola, has been named a winner of the prestigious Norget Awards, a Kenya-based recognition platform that honours outstanding achievers and innovators in digital technology across Africa and beyond. Olayiwola’s selection followed a competitive evaluation process that assessed global professionals on measurable performance indicators. His recognition highlights a career defined by strategic product leadership, technical excellence, and measurable impact within the digital technology space. Trained in Surveying and Geoinformatics with an MSc in Management, Olayiwola began his career managing large-scale infrastructure projects before transitioning into technology leadership. His experience at Alerzo helped him refine his expertise in agile product delivery and strategic execution, while earlier roles saw him oversee complex, bank-funded solar energy projects for public institutions — experiences that strengthened his systems-thinking and stakeholder management skills. As Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Flashchange, Olayiwola led the development of the company’s end-to-end technology and product roadmap, transforming an idea into a resilient, scalable platform. He spearheaded the design of a secure microservices architecture, strengthened system reliability, and implemented robust API and payment integrations that boosted user growth and trade volume. Read Also: Nigeria Pitch Awards to launch annual football conference According to the Norget Awards committee, Olayiwola’s leadership reflects the qualities the platform seeks to celebrate, the ability to combine technical mastery with business acumen to deliver secure and scalable products that inspire trust in digital financial services. Reacting to the honour, Olayiwola expressed gratitude to the Norget Awards organizers and his professional community, describing the recognition as a motivation to continue driving innovation in Africa’s tech ecosystem. “This award is a reminder that excellence is built through consistent learning, collaboration, and the courage to take on complex challenges. I dedicate it to every young African technologist building with purpose and passion,” he said. The award not only recognises his contributions to the sector but also underscores his growing influence in shaping Africa’s digital future. By joining the ranks of other international Norget laureates, Olayiwola’s achievement highlights how innovation, risk management, and user-focused design continue to drive measurable impact in the continent’s evolving technology ecosystem.
