Sunny Joseph Imohimi (FICA), a renowned technology executive, innovation strategist, and digital transformation leader, has been named the winner of the “ICT Innovator of the Year” Award at the 2026 Africa Beacon of ICT (BoICT) Awards.
The prestigious ceremony, held in Lagos on May 30, 2026, brought together top stakeholders, innovators, policymakers, and business leaders from across Africa’s technology ecosystem to celebrate excellence, innovation, and impactful contributions to the growth of the ICT industry.
Sunny, who currently serves as Regional Manager, MENA & Africa (EMEA) at Bitget, was recognized for his outstanding contributions to fintech innovation, blockchain adoption, digital payments, mobility technology, and smart infrastructure development across emerging markets.
Over the years, Sunny has built a reputation for driving large-scale market expansion, product innovation, and ecosystem growth across Africa and the Middle East. His leadership at Bitget has accelerated P2P ecosystem development, merchant operations, payment optimization, and strategic partnerships across multiple countries, contributing significantly to increased digital financial inclusion and technology adoption.
