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  • Olaniyan gains recognition for innovation in technology

    Olaniyan gains recognition for innovation in technology

    The Chartered Institute of Digital and Education Technology, (CIDET) Nigeria has announced the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of SIATECH Africa, Olanrewaju Olaniyan as the recipient of its award for Innovation in Technology.

    According to the institute in a letter dated December 1, 2023., “This award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exceptional innovation, leadership, and impact in technology, driving digital transformation, fostering entrepreneurial growth, and contributing to societal advancement.”

    Mr. Olanrewaju Olaniyan’s Siatech Africa has been credited with driving technological transformation in the telecommunication sector across the West African subregion and was recently honoured for outstanding regional collaboration at the 2023 Huawei Partner Awards in South Africa.

    While expressing gratitude for the honour, the Siatech boss described it as being significant, not only because it is a recognition of his company’s growth but also one that would inspire him to continue to contribute to the development of young entrepreneurs in Nigeria and Africa in general.

    “This award reinforces our resolve to continually commit to the future of technological innovation in Africa. Even as a young company, we are constantly proving that reliability and performance are not a function of size, but of discipline, teamwork, and the right mindset, and we look forward to collaborating with other organisations to build the Africa we will all be proud of,” he said.

    Siatech Africa is a leading Infrastructure engineering service provider that majors in both system engineering and telecommunication services with operations in five West African countries.

    The Award for Innovation in Technology was conferred on Mr. Olanrewaju Olaniyan on February 24, 2024, in Abuja, Nigeria, during an official ceremony hosted by CIDET.

  • Siatech Africa wins Huawei’s best regional collaboration award

    Siatech Africa wins Huawei’s best regional collaboration award

    Olanrewaju Olaniyan, Chief Executive Officer of Siatech Africa, has described his company’s recognition at the Huawei Partner Awards in South Africa as a validation of Africa’s growing capacity to deliver world-class engineering solutions.

    Siatech Africa, a leading infrastructure and telecommunication engineering service provider, clinched the Best Regional Collaboration Award for West Africa at the 2023 Huawei Partner Awards, less than two years after beginning operations in Ghana.

    “Honestly, it’s a really proud moment for us. Siatech Africa only started operations in Ghana in April 2022, so to be here — less than two years later — receiving this award from Huawei, it’s very special, Olaniyan said. ”

    He noted that the award was not just a personal achievement but a collective success of the company’s workforce.

    “It means a lot to our people. Our engineers and field teams have worked tirelessly, sometimes under tough conditions, to deliver excellence. This award really belongs to them,” he added.

    Olaniyan credited Siatech’s success to its data-driven project management approach and strong partnership with Huawei.

    “We brought in a data-driven project management model using real-time reporting and digital site audit tools. It improved efficiency and reduced turnaround time dramatically,” he explained.

    He also emphasized the company’s commitment to human capacity development, revealing that over 80 percent of Siatech Africa’s engineers and technicians have been trained and certified on Huawei systems.

    “Another thing we’re proud of is our focus on people. Over 80% of our engineers and technicians have been trained and certified on Huawei systems. We didn’t just want to deliver projects — we wanted to build capacity,” he said.

    Siatech Africa has worked on major telecom projects across Ghana, Liberia, and Nigeria, including 4G/MiMo expansion, network modernization, and site integration initiatives.

    According to Olaniyan, the company’s ability to maintain consistent quality across multiple countries exemplifies “the spirit of regional collaboration” for which the award was given.

    Looking ahead, Olaniyan said the recognition would inspire the company to scale its impact across the continent.

    “We’re now looking to deepen our partnerships, expand our digital services portfolio, and explore more sustainable infrastructure solutions, especially around renewable energy for telecom sites,” he stated.

    He expressed optimism about Africa’s digital future, adding, “When passion meets partnership, incredible things happen. Together with our partners, especially Huawei, we’ll keep building networks that connect, empower, and inspire across Africa. The journey has just begun.”