The Chief Executive Officer of CPAAT Consulting, Folarin Banigbe, has announced the company’s strategic vision for transforming Nigeria’s oil and gas industry through smart technology, collaboration, and digital leadership.
Speaking during a media briefing in Lagos to unveil the CPAAT CIO Retreat 2025, themed “Transforming the Oil and Gas Sector with Smart Technology,” Banigbe described the event as more than a conference, calling it a convergence of the nation’s brightest digital transformation leaders.
“This retreat isn’t just another industry event,” Banigbe said. “It’s a space for chief information officers, chief technology officers, and decision-makers across oil, gas, and energy to move beyond theory into collaboration and measurable results.”
He explained that the CIO Retreat 2025, scheduled to host top technology leaders, regulators, and enterprise partners, was designed to help executives rethink the future of the energy sector by leveraging artificial intelligence, data analytics, cybersecurity, and automation tools.
The CPAAT CEO emphasised that while innovation has great potential to transform industries, technology alone cannot guarantee progress without a clear strategic direction.
“We’ve seen how technology can power real transformation,” Banigbe said. “But we’ve also seen that innovation without strategy doesn’t go far. This retreat bridges that gap — it’s about helping industry leaders redefine what digital leadership should look like in a sector that is vital to Nigeria’s economy and global competitiveness.”
According to him, Nigeria’s energy sector is at a critical crossroads where operational efficiency, data security, and sustainability depend on how quickly leaders embrace digital solutions that deliver tangible results.
Banigbe said the retreat would provide a reflective, practical, and interactive environment where CIOs can share experiences, confront leadership challenges, and explore solutions shaping the future of energy management — from AI-driven operations to data-led governance and smart security systems.
This year’s edition, Banigbe revealed, will not only feature technology executives from Nigeria’s oil and gas companies but also include participation from regulators, digital innovators, and enterprise partners driving transformation across Africa’s technology landscape.
“We’re proud that this year’s retreat will host CIOs, innovators, regulators, and partners who are collectively shaping the continent’s digital future,” he said. “The goal is to promote meaningful collaboration between policy, technology, and leadership.”
Banigbe added that the event aligns with CPAAT’s broader mission to build a thought leadership ecosystem around technology-driven enterprise development. The retreat, he said, will serve as a platform for leaders to connect, reflect, and innovate in ways that strengthen both corporate performance and national competitiveness.
Highlighting CPAAT Consulting’s broader role in the technology ecosystem, Banigbe reaffirmed the company’s commitment to enabling smarter, more secure, and more efficient business systems across critical industries.
“At CPAAT Consulting, our mission has always been clear — to help businesses thrive through technology that truly works,” he said. “Whether in infrastructure, access control, or digital strategy, our focus remains on developing practical solutions that enhance performance and resilience.”
Banigbe noted that the firm’s ongoing work with enterprise clients demonstrates how strategic technology adoption can streamline operations, reduce risk, and unlock new levels of productivity.
The CEO further explained that the CIO Retreat is an extension of CPAAT’s philosophy — fostering a professional community where leaders don’t just acquire knowledge but also build partnerships and generate actionable insights for sustainable impact.
With the global energy landscape shifting rapidly toward smarter systems and digital integration, Banigbe urged Nigerian executives to take decisive steps in adopting transformative tools and frameworks.
He emphasized that the retreat is designed to catalyse such change, providing a platform where leaders can align innovation with business objectives, sustainability goals, and national development priorities.
“This retreat is our contribution to the future of Nigeria’s oil and gas sector,” Banigbe said. “We’re building a community where technology meets strategy — where leaders connect ideas with implementation to drive sustainable transformation.”
Industry stakeholders have lauded CPAAT’s initiative, describing it as a timely effort to reposition Nigeria’s oil and gas sector for competitiveness in a digital-driven global economy.
The CPAAT CIO Retreat 2025, scheduled to be held from November 7 – 9, 2025, is expected to attract thought leaders, enterprise technology providers, and policymakers who share a common goal: advancing innovation through collaboration and purposeful strategy.
