The document summarizes feedback from attendees of the 2016 IAD Summit in Abuja, Nigeria. Several attendees praised the summit for being well-organized and providing valuable opportunities to learn about trends in the ICT sector, network with professionals, and demonstrate Nigeria's leadership role in ICT development on the African continent. Other key benefits highlighted included deliberating on developing ICT as an engine for economic growth and improving GDP contributions across Africa. Many participants found the event insightful, impactful, and looked forward to future annual summits in Nigeria to continue shaping the ICT industry.

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IAD Summit Quick Review

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Comments
The IAD 2016 summit heralds a new dawn in progress driven development through ICT as the
Federal Government duly recognizes the role of ICT in fostering a viable economy. We are proud to
be part of the 2016 IAD summit because we believe in its potential to contribute to national and
regional development Eng. Babachir Lawal, Secretary to the Government of the Federation,
The key benefit of hosting the 2016 edition is that “Nigeria being the most connected country on the
African Continent, the IAD Summit in Abuja will publicly demonstrate the importance of ICT as a
central pillar to Nigeria’s socio – economic development. Also, it provides valuable opportunity to
demonstrate Nigeria’s role as a regional leader and role-model for other African nations – Yusuph
Kazaure, CEO Galaxy Backbone
The IAD Summit presents another opportunity for Africa to deliberate on further steps to develop
the ICT sector as an engine of growth and thereby improve its contribution to the GDPs of African
countries. Amina Oyagbola, MTN Executive

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Excellent (Director. World Telecom Labs
Very interesting and exciting time with professionals (Head of Networks. Backbone Connectivity
Networks)
It has been very insightful (Director. Africa ICT Right)
The Summit was impactful and engaged Policy and decision makers in Government and Public
sectors. Inspired and interesting (Chief Engineer ICT Fed Ministry of Communications)
It has been a wonderful experience that should become an annual event in Nigeria that shapes the
industry. I had the opportunity to be updated in trends and get a good insight as to where the
industry is heading (Government relations. Main One)
Great event! Nigeria should host again as we need these kind of conversations (Head regional
Business- Main One)
Very good event. Well hosted and managed (Sales Director, West and Central Africa. Avanti
Communications)
Exciting experience (Head Public policy & Research. Economic Affairs Office)
Fantastic experience, afforded me the opportunity to meet new people from across the whole world
(Special Adviser to the Governor. Government of Cross River State)
It was awesomely awesome as I have made many useful contacts and marketed my state
appropriately (Hon. Commissioner for ICT, Cross River State)
A well planned summit with relevant stakeholders (ICT Executive. Fed Ministry of Science and
Technology)
The Summit was very enlightening and educating (Principle Manager. NCC)
Being a first time participant I am indeed impressed with the high level of organization, content and
choice of topics discussed. Very well done and highly resourceful! (Manager- Competitions and
tariff. NCC)
Fantastic! (Executive Chairman. Chinese African Investment Ltd)
The Summit was very impressive and has opened up my knowledge in diverse areas of digitization
and ICT innovations (Director of ICT. Ministry, Kaduna State)
It is a wonderful and powerful experience for the first time, I am looking forward to more of it
(Network/ ICT Administrator Federal Ministry of Education)

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Inspiring and amazing to connect digitally with inventors and investor of ICT (Public consultant. BEPI
Foundation)
It is an avenue for Policy Makers to interact, see opportunities and an eye opener for investments
(Finance Associate. UNDP)
Very Innovating, educating and well organized (Marketing and sales Executive. Nigerian
Communications Satellite Ltd)
A well sized event, ensuring best results (Sales Manager. Av Systems)
The Summit has been an enlightening event where I really broadened my knowledge on digital
innovation and was able to network with top professionals (CEO. Standard Business operating
Systems)
Great! Exceeded my expectations, not just a talk shop but generating a number of actionable
insights (Senior manager Innovations and propositions. MTN Nigeria)
The summit has given me an opportunity to diversify into various ICT opportunities (CEO. Tendercell
Communications Ltd)