Engr. Vincent Ozoude, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Transafam Power Ltd, a power-generating subsidiary of Transcorp Plc, will deliver a keynote address at the upcoming IoT West Africa conference. The conference, a premier gathering focused on the transformative power of the Internet of Things (IoT) across various industries, will take place in Lagos from May 13 – 15 2025.
Engr. Ozoude’s keynote, titled “Strengthening the Utilities Sector with Fast Adoption of Advanced Technologies for Future-Ready Infrastructure,” will highlight the critical role of technological innovation in revolutionizing the utilities landscape in West Africa and beyond.
Engr. Ozoude will also share insightful perspectives on how the rapid integration of advanced technologies, such as how Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Data Analytics, can address key challenges and unlock unprecedented opportunities within the utilities (Power) sector, referencing how Transafam Power is leveraging cutting-edge technologies to generate sustainable power, contributing the Nigeria’s industrial and national development.
Furthermore, Ozoude’s keynote will explore strategies for enhancing operational efficiency, especially how IoT-enabled sensors and smart grid technologies can optimize energy generation, transmission, and distribution, reducing waste and improving overall efficiency. He will also touch on leveraging advanced technologies for predictive maintenance, early fault detection, and proactive management of Power Generating equipment and infrastructure to minimize disruptions and enhance reliability, as well as the significance of harnessing real-time data insights generated by IoT devices to inform strategic planning, optimize resource allocation, and enhance service.
Transafam Power, under Ozoude’s leadership, has been at the forefront of exploring and implementing innovative solutions to enhance its operations and contribute to a more reliable and sustainable power sector in Nigeria. In May 2023, the company had ceremonial commissioning of Nigeria’s first mobile power generating plant to the national grid, with eight trailer-mounted gas turbines of 30 megawatts each, amounting to 240 MW commissioned.
At the conference, industry professionals, policymakers, and technology enthusiasts will gather and deliberate on how toleverage advanced technologies to shape the future of utilities, presenting a valuable opportunity to gain first hand insights into the transformative potential of technologies.
IoT West Africa is recognized as a vital platform for fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and showcasing the latest advancements in IoT across various sectors in the region. Mr. Ozoude’s participation as a keynote speaker underscores the growing importance of technology in addressing the critical needs of the utilities sector and building a more resilient and efficient infrastructure for the future.
