18/06/2026
Bridging Tourism and Technology: LCCI Hosts Transformative Masterclass on Digital Innovation.
On Wednesday, 17 June 2026, the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), through its Hotel and Tourism Group and E-Commerce Group, hosted a one-day joint masterclass.
The event, themed "Tourism Meets Innovation: Powered by E-Commerce," was built around a simple yet powerful idea: that Nigeria's tourism industry can be transformed by placing innovation and e-commerce at its core.
The Opening Remark was delivered by the LCCI President and Chairman of Council, Engr. Leye Kupoluyi, while the Welcome Address was presented by the Acting Chairman of the Hotel and Tourism Group, Dr. Tunde Lawrenson, CEO of X-Media Communications Limited.
The Keynote Speech was given by the Chairman of the E-Commerce Group, Mr. Temidayo Ojo, CEO of Jumia Nigeria, and was ably represented by Mr. Nicholas Obasigie, NIM. The Guest Speaker was Ms. Abiola Adelana, Head of Tourism and Creative Arts Business at Sterling Bank.
A major highlight of the programme was a carefully curated Masterclass Session on Digital Transformation Strategies, designed to bridge the gap between tourism potential and digital ex*****on. The session featured a robust lineup of speakers, including:
• Mr. Ezekiel Solesi, Chief Executive Officer, LIMB Simple Academy;
• Mr. Nicholas Obasigie, NIM, Head of Marketplace and Seller Management, Jumia Nigeria;
• Mrs. Kunbi Adeoti, FCIPM, GPHR,SHRM-SCP, SPHRI, CXAC,SCGN, Chief People Experience Officer, Leadway Assurance Company Limited; and
• Mr. Bode Adesemowo, CTO and Co-Founder, eMigr8.ai Technology Platform.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks from Dr. Chinyere Almona FCA, DG/CEO, LCCI.
By bringing together key players from the hospitality, travel, and e-commerce sectors under one roof, LCCI once again demonstrated its commitment to driving thought leadership and delivering practical solutions for Nigerian businesses while fostering innovation and digital transformation within the tourism industry.