We are excited to announce that Olabimpe Akingba, Group Head, Responsible Gaming at pawaTech and Board Member, African iGaming Alliance will be joining us as a speaker at the Responsible Gaming Symposium 2026 in Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria
Olabimpe Akingba is a leading African gaming industry executive, legal practitioner, and responsible gaming advocate with over a decade of experience spanning regulatory affairs, compliance, policy advocacy, and business development. In her current role at pawaTech, owners of the betPawa brand, she leads Responsible Gaming strategy and implementation across multiple African markets, driving initiatives focused on safer gambling, consumer protection, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable industry practices. She also plays an influential role within the African iGaming Alliance, where she contributes to continent-wide conversations on responsible gaming standards, AML/CFT compliance, policy development, and sustainable regulatory frameworks.
Previously, as Executive Secretary of the Association of Nigerian Bookmakers, she was instrumental in advancing industry representation, regulatory engagement, and progressive operational standards within Nigeria’s gaming ecosystem. Beyond her corporate and regulatory contributions, Olabimpe is widely recognized for her commitment to inclusion, ethical gaming, and industry development across Africa.
As ambassador of Women in Gaming Africa and Co-Convener of Women in Nigeria Gaming (WiNG) Network, she has actively championed mentorship, leadership development, and greater visibility for women in the gaming sector. A respected thought leader and frequent speaker at major international gaming conferences, she contributes extensively to discussions on responsible gaming, regulatory evolution, emerging technologies, and player protection.
Her impact has earned her multiple prestigious recognitions, including the Exceptional Commitment to Responsible Gaming Award (2025), Africa Gaming Expo’s Women in Gaming Level Up Award (2025), iGaming Business’ Most Influential Woman in Gaming (2022), Eventus International’s Remarkable Woman in Gaming (2023), and the Oyo State Gaming Commission’s Gaming Leadership Award (2024). She is also a member of the Nigerian Bar Association and the Compliance Institute of Nigeria
