NCS to Confer Prestigious Fellowship on Prof. Tunde Olabiyisi at 2025 NITMA Awards
The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) has announced that Professor Tunde Olabiyisi will be conferred with the distinguished Fellowship of the Nigeria Computer Society, the highest professional grade within the nation’s computing community.
The conferment will take place during the National Information Technology Merit Award (NITMA) scheduled for Thursday, November 20, 2025, at the Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos.
According to NCS, the Fellowship is reserved for members who have demonstrated exceptional expertise, leadership, and impact in the field of computing. It is awarded only to individuals with proven authority, deep professional practice, and significant contributions to the advancement of Information Technology in Nigeria.
Professor Olabiyisi, a respected academic, researcher, and technology advocate, has earned recognition for his extensive work spanning computer science education, digital innovation, and capacity-building within the IT ecosystem. His scholarly contributions and mentorship have shaped numerous professionals in the industry, reinforcing his status as a pillar of the computing community.
The NITMA Awards—an annual flagship event of NCS—celebrate outstanding individuals and organisations who have made notable strides in Information Technology. Each year, innovators, researchers, corporate institutions, and public sector champions are honoured for their dedication to technological growth and national development.
This year’s event is expected to attract leading figures from academia, industry, government, and the tech innovation space. The Fellowship conferment on Prof. Olabiyisi stands out as a highlight, marking yet another milestone in his illustrious career.
With this recognition, Prof. Olabiyisi joins an elite circle of distinguished professionals whose work continues to shape Nigeria’s digital future.
