Femi Adeoti
Femi Adeoti | |
|---|---|
| Born | Nigeria |
| Occupations | Technology executive, entrepreneur |
| Employer | Routelink Group |
| Organization | Routelink Group |
| Known for | Co-founder and Group Managing Director/CEO of Routelink Group |
| Notable work | Enterprise technology, payments, and cybersecurity leadership in Nigeria |
| Title | Group Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer |
Femi Adeoti is a Nigerian technology executive and entrepreneur who is the co‑founder and group managing director/chief executive officer of Routelink Group, a technology and cybersecurity company based in Nigeria.[1][2] He is known for his work in enterprise technology, payments and cybersecurity, and for public commentary on Nigeria's digital transformation and cybersecurity policy.[3][4][5]
Career
Adeoti is the co‑founder and group managing director/CEO of Routelink Group, which provides technology, telecommunications and cybersecurity solutions to enterprises and public‑sector clients in Nigeria and other markets. Under his leadership, Routelink Enterprise, a member of the Routelink Group, has been described in Nigerian media as one of the cybersecurity solution providers supporting digital transformation in the country.[3]
Before establishing Routelink, Adeoti held senior leadership roles in the African operations of technology and financial‑technology companies, including serving as managing director and chief executive officer for Inlaks’ Africa operations,[6] where he was involved in core banking and payment technology projects.[7][8] He has also been associated in the press with work around digital banking, fintech collaboration and enterprise technology adoption in Nigeria.[5][9]
Views and public commentary
Adeoti has been quoted in national newspapers and business outlets on the importance of strong cybersecurity frameworks to safeguard Nigeria's digital future, emphasizing that cybersecurity should be treated as a strategic priority for government, financial institutions and businesses.[1] He has also spoken publicly on the need for collaboration between regulators, banks, fintechs and technology providers to support micro, small and medium‑sized enterprises and broader digital innovation.[10]
Recognition and influence
Nigerian business media have profiled Routelink Enterprise among leading cybersecurity firms contributing to the protection of digital infrastructure and enterprise systems.[4][11] Coverage in national outlets has associated Adeoti's leadership with the company's positioning in cybersecurity and digital transformation initiatives in Nigeria.[3][12][13]
References
- ^ a b Nwafor (2025-10-08). "Only strong cybersecurity can safeguard Nigeria's digital future, says Routelink CEO Femi Adeoti". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
- ^ "Femi Adeoti - Group Managing Director (GMD), Routelink Group". Routelink Enterprise Business | Cloud Solution, Cybersecurity etc. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
- ^ a b c Opanuga, Jimisayo (2025-10-03). "Top cybersecurity firms in Nigeria safeguarding digital transformation (1)". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
- ^ a b Abimbola, Oluwakemi (2025-10-07). "Routelink boss recommits to safeguarding Nigeria's digital future". The Punch. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
- ^ a b "Unlocking Digital Opportunities with Tech Innovations – THISDAYLIVE". This Day. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
- ^ Amos (2019-01-11). "Inlaks emerges best Temenos learning community partner". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
- ^ Amos (2017-05-13). "'We are rebranding to serve our clients better'". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
- ^ Jeremiah, Urowayino (2020-02-21). "Inlaks expands to East Africa to boost digital transformation". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
- ^ "Inlaks pushes ATMs for financial inclusion". Businessday NG. 2014-03-19. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
- ^ Salau, Seyi John (2025-08-10). "Regulatory, fintech innovators' collaboration needed to help MSMEs thrive – Adeoti, Routelink CEO". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
- ^ Bailey, Bunmi (2023-04-26). "Transition to cashless payment system require concerted efforts - Adeoti". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
- ^ Rapheal (2025-08-06). "Startups no longer need millions to scale –Adeoti, Routelink CEO". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
- ^ Ikpoto, Edidiong (2023-06-13). "Routelink gets NCC's virtual network licence". The Punch. Retrieved 2025-11-27.