pawaTech team from left to right: Regional Manager Business Development & Regulatory Charles Tape, Motions Graphics Designer Adeleye Omole, Chief Operations Officer Dan Thomson, Head of CSR & Sports Development Raquel Puig-Mohr, PR & Communications Manager (Anglophone) Lola Okulo, Regional Manager CSR & Sports Development Nii Armah Ashong-Katai, Regional Manager Business Development Olabimpe Akingba, PR Associate (Anglophone) Chidi Chinwetalu, Finance Director Oluwatimilehin Fadairo-Ileli, Regional Tax Lead Abdou Ka, Head of PR & Communications Janine Anthony and Business Development Specialist Oluwatimilehin Olaiwola.
Lagos, 24th February 2025… – The pawaTech Group received significant recognition during the Africa Gaming Expo, held from February 24th to 27th at the Eko Hotel Convention Centre.
The event brought together industry leaders to share insights, strategies, and forecasts in gaming, fintech and banking, while showcasing the latest technological advancements shaping the future of these sectors. pawaTech manages Africa’s largest betting brand, betPawa.
Olabimpe Akingba, the Regional Manager for Business Development, was awarded the Women in Gaming Level Up Award for her outstanding contributions to the industry. Additionally, pawaTech was recognised as an Anchor Partner of the event, with the award presented to the group’s Chief Operating Officer, Dan Thomson.
pawaTech’s team members actively participated in some panels on the second day of the expo. Nii Armah Ashong-Katai, the Regional Manager for Partnerships, contributed to a discussion titled “Sports Betting and Local Leagues: Balancing Integrity and Revenue Generation.” This session explored the challenges and opportunities in the sports betting sector, particularly regarding maintaining integrity while driving revenue growth.
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Olabimpe Akingba also joined discussions on “Responsible Gaming Practices Enhanced by Technology: Balancing Entertainment and Player Protection.” This panel focused on the importance of responsible gaming and how technology can play a pivotal role in ensuring player safety while enhancing the overall entertainment experience. Furthermore, she took part in insightful discussions on “The Rise of Women in Gaming,” emphasising the impact on leadership and player growth in the African market.
Akingba called on industry leaders to “walk the talk” in ensuring inclusive workplace policies that drive retention and highlighted the need for the development of products tailored to female customers, as backed by research.
The Africa Gaming Expo served as a premier platform for pawaTech and other industry leaders to engage in meaningful dialogue and collaboration, reinforcing the company’s commitment to innovation and responsible practices in the gaming sector.