Chief Technology Officer, NTEL

Kingsley Uwazie is a seasoned telecommunications and digital infrastructure executive with over 19 years of experience spanning technology strategy, network architecture, deployment, operations and innovation across Africa, Europe and Asia. He has held senior leadership roles at Huawei Technologies and served as Chief Consultant at Enki World Consults, providing strategic and technical advisory services to leading telecommunications operators across international markets.

As Chief Technology Officer at Mafab Communications, Kingsley played a pivotal role in the company’s entry into Nigeria’s 5G market, leading the technical team behind the successful acquisition of 3.5 GHz spectrum and the deployment of a greenfield 5G Standalone network. Currently, as Chief Technology Officer at NTEL, he leads the company’s technology strategy, network transformation and innovation agenda, driving initiatives including AirFibre, WakaGo Global eSIM, and national roaming.

His expertise spans broadband infrastructure, network interconnection, emerging technologies and innovative connectivity models, with a strong focus on expanding broadband access, strengthening network resilience and supporting the sustainable growth of Nigeria’s digital ecosystem