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Events Phillips Consulting Digital Jurist Awards 2024 celebrates digital excellence By Gbenga Akinfenwa 09 November 2024 | 3:33 am Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on WhatsApp Share on Telegram Although the Phillips Consulting (pcl.) Digital Jurist Awards 2024 might have come and gone, but it has left in its trail good memories that will linger for a long time to come. Although the Phillips Consulting (pcl.
) Digital Jurist Awards 2024 might have come and gone, but it has left in its trail good memories that will linger for a long time to come. The award took place during the October edition of the Nigeria-South Africa Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Forum, sponsored by pcl., a live gathering that celebrated the remarkable achievements of organisations leading in digital transformation across various sectors in Nigeria.
Under the theme: “Digital Transformation: Building Sustainable Platforms for The Future,” this year’s Digital Jurist Awards gathered industry leaders and stakeholders dedicated to advancing digital excellence. The event featured speeches from esteemed leaders in the digital space, panel discussions on emerging trends, and an award ceremony honouring organisations that have exemplified innovation and excellence in digital transformation. The awards, spanning over 17 years, assessed the digital touchpoints of organisations in various sectors, including financial services, Insurance, telecommunication, aviation, state governments, and parastatals.
The highlight of the event was a compelling keynote address by the Founder & CEO of Beyond Limits Africa, Dr. Juliet Ehimuan, who emphasised the transformative power of digital technology in driving sustainable growth across sectors. Dr.
Ehimuan remarked that the Digital Jurist Awards are fundamentally about celebrating excellence in digital transformation. She further explained the importance of building sustainable platforms that enable organisations to gain and maintain a competitive edge, stressing that a sustainable digital transformation must be robust, resilient, fast, easy to navigate, scalable, continuously improving, and secure. The event also showcased an engaging panel discussion with prominent experts such as:Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer, MTN Nigeria, Babalola Oyeleye; Chief Information Security Officer, FCMB, Ayowole Popoola; MD/CEO, ChamsSwitch, Dumebi Obodo; and Head, Information Technology Projects Clearance, NITDA, Dr Usman Abdullahi.
The peak of the event was the Awards presentation to outstanding organisations that have made significant strides in digital excellence. While.Access Bank Plc was recognised for Best Digital and Best Website in the Commercial Bank sector, Ecobank won Best Web Portal.
Polaris Bank was awarded Best Mobile App, and Zenith Bank was honoured for Best Social Media. For the FinTech sector, Interswitch Limited won Best Digital, and eTranzact International Limited was awarded Best Website. Paga secured the title for Best Web Portal, while Piggyvest excelled by winning Best Mobile App and Best Social Media.
In the Microfinance Bank sector, Moniepoint was recognised for Best Digital and Best Website, with Kuda Bank taking the award for Best Social Media. Merchant Bank had FBN Quest Merchant Bank win Best Digital and Best Website, while Coronation Merchant Bank received the award for Best Social Media. In the Telecoms sector, MTN Nigeria was awarded Best Digital, Best Website, and Best Social Media, while Airtel Nigeria won Best Mobile App.
For Government Parastatals, the Bank of Industry won Best Digital and Best Website awards, with the Central Bank of Nigeria recognised for Best Social Media. Akwa Ibom won Best Digital, Best Website, and Best Social Media in the State government category. For Insurance, Leadway Assurance was awarded Best Digital and Best Website, while AXA Mansard Insurance won Best Social Media.
Airpeace was recognised for Best Digital and Social Media in the Aviation sector, and Ibom Air won Best Website. Finally, in the Betting sector, Bet9ja was awarded Best Digital and Best Social Media, while BetWinner took home the award for Best Website. Partner Digital Technology Consulting, pcl.
, Jason Ikegwu, remarked that this year, the Digital Jurist Award has assessed digital touchpoints for 338 organisations and conducted assessments across 10 sectors over the last 17 years. He explained that the Web Jurist rating has been rebranded as the Digital Jurist to incorporate newer digital touchpoints. The COO of pcl.
, Olawanle Moronkeji, added, “It is imperative that we continue to foster collaboration across sectors to advance digital transformation initiatives. Together, we can build platforms that not only drive business success but also enhance the overall digital landscape.”.
