Olusegun Enitan Dada

Olusegun Enitan Dada (born 18 August 1986) is a Nigerian entrepreneur and the Chief Executive Officer of ZojaPay.

Education

Olusegun holds a Bachelor of Science in Technology Education (2006 to 2010) and a Master of Science in Information Technology from University of Lagos (2012-2014). He is an alumnus of the Global CEO Programme from the Lagos Business School.

Early career

Olusegun began his career when he was a junior in college as the trainer and president of a Lagos-based Information Technology company before he proceeded to Lopworks Limited as a Senior Network Consultant from 2011 to 2012. At 23, Olusegun Dada began his entrepreneurial journey in 2009 with IT Horizons, a tech company that addresses ICT infrastructure challenges for Nigerian business owners. His work intersects technology, networking, cybersecurity, and building financial digital infrastructure.

Aside from ZojaPay, Dada owns three other companies, namely, ZojaTech, Smartsend Finance (as a Co-Founder), and IT Horizons.

Olusegun holds several professional certifications, such as the Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), and Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) as a cybersecurity specialist.

Awards and Recognitions

According to BusinessDay Nigeria, Olusegun Dada was named one of the Top Ten Nigerian Tech Founders in 2025. He has been a speaker on national matters regarding cybersecurity, technological innovation, and youth empowerment. Additionally, he delivered a speech on ''Digital Economy and Customer Value'' at the annual Chief Information Officers (CIO) Summit in Lagos in 2022.

Philanthropy

Olusegun engages in philanthropic activities through the "OED Foundation," which focuses on children and youth in need of quality education, digital skills, and basic support in Nigeria. He also advocates for health and well-being as a way to give back to the society.