During the 15th edition of the Africa Beacon of ICT Merit & Leadership (ABoICT) Award ceremony held in Lagos, Akosionu highlighted inq. Nigeria’s strategic focus on deploying intelligent cloud and cybersecurity solutions to address the increasing demands of the Nigerian business landscape. The company’s efforts were recognized as it received three prestigious awards:
- ICT Company of the Year
- Enterprise Broadband Services Provider of the Year
- Emerging Technology Provider of the Year
The special award committee acknowledged inq. Nigeria for its consistent delivery of cutting-edge solutions that bolster Nigeria’s emerging digital economy. The awards reflect the company’s significant contributions to the ICT sector in Nigeria.
In response to the awards, Akosionu expressed his gratitude, stating:
“It is an honour to receive these recognitions from ABoICT. These awards are a testament to the hard work, dedication, and commitment of the entire team at inq. Nigeria, who show up daily despite strong macroeconomic headwinds to support our ever-growing base of enterprise clients, partners, and community.”
He further emphasized the importance of continual innovation:
“These honours show that we are innovating beyond the conventional, which has earned us these awards consistently for about a decade. Our goal is to continually improve, sustain a culture of innovation, and drive the advancement of Nigeria’s economy.”
In his welcome address, Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of Nigeria CommunicationsWeek, Mr. Ken Nwogbo, explained that the awards and lecture series were designed to spotlight efforts that position Nigeria prominently on the global ICT map. They aim to honor individuals and organizations that have significantly contributed to the growth and development of the Nigerian ICT sector.
Since its inception, inq. Nigeria has frequently been recognized with prestigious ABoICT awards. Last year, the company won in the categories of Enterprise Broadband Services Provider and Emerging Technology Company of the Year.
Operating in over seven African countries (Nigeria, Botswana, Zambia, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, South Africa, and Malawi), inq. Nigeria provides solutions across four major service categories:
- Cloud Solutions
- Digital Solutions
- Security Solutions
- Intelligent Connectivity
Through these offerings, inq. Nigeria continues to play a pivotal role in driving technological advancement and economic growth across the continent.
