The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) has bestowed its most prestigious professional honour on Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide.
The society particularly acknowledged the growing influence of Hon. Olajide in national technology governance and digital policy development.
The recognition was formally conferred on the lawmaker during the 2025 Nigeria Information Technology Merit Award (NITMA) ceremony, which took place on Tuesday at the MUSON Centre in Lagos.
The event brought together innovators, policymakers, ICT executives and international technology partners in a celebration of individuals driving Nigeria’s digital transformation.
Hon. Olajide, who chairs the House Committee on Digital, ICT and Cybersecurity, was inducted into the NCS College of Fellows, a status reserved for professionals whose work has significantly shaped the country’s ICT advancement.
A statement by Tolu Mustapha, Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs to Hon. Olajide, stated that the elevation came after a rigorous assessment by the NCS National Executive Council.
The council, led by NCS President Dr. Muhammad Sirajo Aliyu, specifically noted Olajide’s contributions to digital development, legislative innovation and cybersecurity policy strengthening as central to the decision.
Mustapha further stated that the fellowship serves as both recognition and public validation of Olajide’s leadership, professionalism and sustained commitment to advancing Nigeria’s digital ecosystem.
Hon. Olajide representing the Ibadan North-West/Ibadan South-West federal constituency of Oyo State, who is championing Digital Policy at the national level, has built a reputation for driving initiatives that reinforce the nation’s cybersecurity framework, expand digital literacy and support innovation-driven economic growth.
In his role as Chairman of the House Committee on ICT and Cybersecurity, Hon Olajide has led several key policy and legislative interventions shaping Nigeria’s modern digital landscape.
The Nigeria Information Technology Merit Award remains one of the country’s most respected ICT honours, spotlighting individuals and institutions whose work continually propels Nigeria’s technology sector forward.
