The remains of Tayo Adewusi, respected ICT journalist and digital transformation advocate, were laid to rest today after a solemn church service attended by family, colleagues, and friends from Nigeria’s technology community.
Among those in attendance were members of the Cloud Network Foundation (CNF), to which Adewusi belonged, as well as several industry icons, including Mr Chris Uwaje and Engineer Bayo Banjo, who paid their last respects to the late media professional.
Representing CNF were its chairman, Abimbola Toki, alongside Don Pedro Aganbi, Abiodun Bayo, and Bunmi Idowu.
News of Adewusi’s passing had earlier thrown Nigeria’s ICT community into mourning. He reportedly died after a brief illness, leaving behind a deep void in the country’s specialized technology media circle.
Adewusi was widely known for his passion for Nigeria’s digital development and his incisive reportage that chronicled the evolution of the nation’s ICT ecosystem. Until his demise, Tayo was the Convener of the Nigeria ICT Impact CEOs Forum, he instituted the first ICT industry Hall of Fame, and he championed the Africa Digital Award (ADA) with a glittering career spanning over two and a half decades as a seasoned reporter, producer, host, publisher, and strong policy advocate.
Beyond journalism, Adewusi was a tireless digital advocate. He championed causes promoting digital inclusion, local content development, youth empowerment, and technological innovation. Colleagues describe him as a consummate professional whose humility, dedication, and mentorship inspired a new generation of ICT reporters.
Through his work, Adewusi contributed immensely to the growth of technology reporting in Nigeria. He consistently spotlighted both the challenges and opportunities within the nation’s digital economy, urging stronger collaboration between government and the private sector to bridge the digital divide.
Tributes have continued to pour in from across the ICT industry. The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), in a condolence message, described Adewusi’s death as “a great loss to the ICT media family and the entire communications industry.”
Similarly, several of his peers have taken to social media to mourn his passing, describing him as “a thoroughbred journalist,” “a voice of integrity,” and “a tireless advocate for Nigeria’s digital future.”
Adewusi’s passing marks the end of a remarkable career dedicated to promoting technological progress and digital awareness in Nigeria. His legacy of professionalism, passion, and advocacy will remain a guiding light for those committed to building an inclusive digital nation.
