Adebola Aramide Olawaye, a leading cybersecurity, risk, and IT consultant, has been recognized by the Africa Achievers Award Board for her work in redefining how organizations govern and manage AI.

The IT consultant, cybersecurity professional, and risk expert, who is also the author of the book AI in Governance and Risk: The Next Evolution of IT Control Frameworks, provides clear, practical, and ethical approaches for managing intelligent systems in today’s fast-changing digital world.

Her expertise bridges technical innovation with responsible oversight, offering modern solutions for data integrity, AI model monitoring, ethical risk management, and transparent decision-making. Adebola’s frameworks help organizations address challenges such as bias, model drift, shadow AI, and regulatory compliance, ensuring technology remains trustworthy and accountable.

With a strong background in cybersecurity, IT governance, and AI risk, she empowers enterprises to navigate complex threats and adopt intelligent controls.

Her tools, templates, and maturity models are already guiding professionals toward safer, more transparent AI systems.

As a trailblazer and advocate for women in tech, Adebola continues to inspire and expand the conversation around ethical AI.

Her work is shaping global standards and supporting the future of secure, responsible technology.