The Nigeria Institute of Office Technology and Information Management (NIOTIM) has officially launched its 1st International Conference at the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Ikorodu Campus.
It was a vibrant ceremony that blended academic insight, institutional pride, and a bold vision for the future of digital transformation.
With the theme: “Office Technology and Information Management for Sustainable Development in Digital Economy,” the four-day event drew participants from across academic, professional, and public sectors.
Delivering the opening remarks on behalf of the Vice Chancellor of LASUSTECH, Prof. Olumuyiwa Odusanya was Prof. Olumuyiwa Olamade, Dean of the College of Applied Social Sciences, Prof. Olumuyiwa Olamade.
He praised NIOTIM’s choice of LASUSTECH as host, describing the university as a rising force in applied research and innovation. He emphasised the importance of information and innovation in solving Nigeria’s challenges in power, security, and governance, urging participants to engage deeply with the conference’s agenda.
A major highlight of the ceremony was the unveiling of NIOTIM’s official logo, symbolising the institute’s renewed commitment to excellence, visibility, and relevance in the digital economy. This was followed by the installation of NIOTIM’s first national executives, patron, and members, marking a historic milestone in the institute’s organisational journey and formalising its leadership structure.
Chairman of the occasion, Prof. Esese Akikor Erwat, brought a wealth of experience and insight to the gathering. With a distinguished career spanning over five decades in education, including roles at Auchi Polytechnic and Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, Prof. Erwat reflected on the evolution of office technology and the urgent need for digital literacy. She emphasised that today’s office professionals must be multi-skilled, adaptable, and fluent in emerging technologies. “Office work today is more complex than ever. The new office professional must be prepared to learn, unlearn, and relearn,” she said, highlighting the growing influence of Artificial Intelligence and robotics in reshaping administrative and operational functions.
The first keynote speaker, Deputy Rector (Academics) at Federal Polytechnic Ilaro, Ogun State, Dr Charlotte Bose Iro-Idoro, focused on the critical role of digital skills in empowering students and professionals to remain competitive in the 21st-century workforce. She hailed NIOTIM’s leadership for embracing digital transformation and emphasised the need for institutions to embed ICT competencies into their core curricula.
The second keynote speaker, a former Dean of Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University, Prof. Chris Ogbechie, delivered a thought-provoking address on the intersection of strategy, innovation, and digital leadership. He challenged participants to rethink organisational models and embrace technology as a driver of sustainable development, urging institutions to build agile systems that respond to the demands of a rapidly evolving digital economy.
National President of NIOTIM, Dr Akewusola Olanrewaju, described the conference as a transformative platform for intellectual exchange and professional growth. He urged participants to distribute insights and leverage the sessions beyond the conference walls, transforming ideas into action across institutions and industries. He also thanked all committees and contributors whose dedication made the conference a reality.
