The University of Lagos has appointed Mr. Adeyinka Adeyemi, Chief Executive Officer of Intermac Consulting and Convener of the Africa e-Governance Conference, as a member of the Advisory Board of the Centre for Digital Humanities (CEDHUL).
In an official communication addressed to Mr. Adeyemi, Professor Tunde Ope-Davies (Opeibi), Director of the Centre for Digital Humanities, on behalf of the Vice Chancellor, Professor Folasade Ogunsola, and Professor Timothy Nubi, Director of the Research Management Office, noted that the appointment stems from Mr. Adeyemi’s distinguished career and profound expertise in Information and Communications Technology, Digital Solutions in Financial Services, and related fields. The Centre for Digital Humanities anticipates Mr. Adeyemi’s contributions to shaping academic activities and capacity-building programs, leveraging his insights to benefit both students and scholars affiliated with the institution.
Mr. Adeyinka has been one of the drivers of the digital transformation on the continent and has worked with various development partners around the world to help build better digital infrastructure in Africa. He is a big believer in the collaboration of stakeholders within the industry; this was one of the inspirations behind Digital PayExpo and the Africa eGovernance Conference.
Speaking on the new appointment, Mr. Adeyinka expressed gratitude to the management of the university for the appointment, noting that it aligns with his mission and passion for digital transformation in Africa.
The appointment comes at a time when Mr. Adeyinka is advocating for digital governance through a pan-African conference he convened, expected to take place in Kigali, Rwanda, in March 2024. The conference, tagged AfreGov 2024, with the theme “Digital Governance for Social Inclusion and Sustainable Development,” will focus on the prospects of digital transformation across various segments of government across the continent. It aims to utilize modern, cutting-edge technology to enhance performance in the different ministries, departments, and agencies of governments on the continent.