The State Of CX In West Africa 2020

Background

According to a customer experience leadership report by Unlimited Experiences South Africa, 50% of customer experience and business leaders in Africa depend on global customer experience (CX) industry reports and blogs to gain CX insights. 

The absence of multi sector Africa-specific CX data has impacted the ability of professionals on the continent as business managers, business leaders and business owners struggle to:

  • Design region-specific initiatives that can impact customer profitability realistically.
  • Align CX improvement initiatives with overall business goals & executive management expectations to get buy-in  
  • Incorporate a cultural perspective into the design & deployment of CX improvement initiatives
  • Identify priority CX knowledge, skill, process & digital solution gaps impacting customer profitability

In view of the above, Niche Customer Experience Group (West Africa’s 1st & leading boutique CX management solution & training provider) has launched a multi sector STATE OF CX IN WEST AFRICA research project to highlight the current state of CX in West Africa for better CX management decision-making.

Customer Experience (CX) West Africa Report 

The State of Customer Experience in West Africa report is a report that contains region-specific data about who customers are, what they prefer and how they feel about their customer service experiences and overall satisfaction with product or service providers in English-speaking West African countries in 2020. 

In the report, we have detailed:

  • The target customer demography
  • Customers’ preferences and priorities in English-speaking West African countries
  • Customer experience ratings 2020
  • Customer experience outcomes 2020
  • Customer experience insights 
  • Customer experience focus for 2021/22

In Summary

The current state of CX in West Africa in customer journey.

Is West Africa ready for customer experience? Should businesses in English-speaking West African countries focus on catching up with global trends or take baby steps stemming from points of interaction management (customer service, sales or user experiences) allowing for progressive and sustainable growth towards CX maturity? 

Download the report HERE 

deBBie akwara (aka CX Queen)

She is referred to as one of Africa’s leading CX entrepreneurs & educators launching CX businesses & Africa’s first globally recognized CX certification courses. She also ranks as one of the top 50 global CX influencers to follow in 2021 by The Awards Magazine and top 150 global CX thought leaders and influencers in 2020 by Survey Sensum

She is the founder; Niche Customer Experience (CX) Group, a CX keynote speaker, author and visionary; Customer Experience West Africa Community.

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SPEAKER/PANELIST PROFILE

Matthias Mogaji

CX Strategist, MTN Nigeria

Mathias Mogaji is a seasoned CX strategist with nearly a decade of experience across telecom, banking, and fintech. At MTN Nigeria, he leads the Closed-Loop Feedback function, transforming Voice of Customer insights into business decisions that exceed NPS targets. A certified Scrum Master, Mathias specializes in CX analytics, AI-powered feedback, and agile delivery, bridging strategy and execution to embed customer-centricity across operations.

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Oluwatobi Kola-Sodipo

Founder, P31 Experience & Sandsiv Partner

Oluwatobi KS is a CX Academy-certified consultant and founder of P31 Experience. With global experience in hospitality and finance, she helps African businesses deliver people-first service. She’s the Nigerian partner for Sandsiv and a consultant at The Funke O Company, driving CX strategy, staff development, and guest experience transformation across industries.

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Ivy Ikpeme-Mbakwem

Vice president,i-academy & CX LEAD Heirs Technologies

Ivy is VP of i-Academy and CX Lead at Heirs Technologies with 20+ years of experience across telecom, banking, capital markets, and tech. A certified trainer, ISO 9001 Lead Implementer, and John Maxwell Coach, she leads CX strategy, digital transformation, and user adoption. She’s also the author of A Bouquet From the Flames and a WimBiz mentor.

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Virginie Nowak

Group chief, CX Officer- Access bank plc

Virginie is Group Chief Customer Experience Officer at Access Bank PLC, leading CX integration across African and global subsidiaries. With over 20 years’ experience across Europe, Asia, the US, and Nigeria, she is a certified CX expert known for delivering seamless, tech-enabled customer experiences. Her expertise spans luxury to mass-market segments, front and back-office operations, and setting CX visions in complex, multinational environments.

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Oremeyi Akah

Chief Customer Officer, Interswitch

Oremeyi Akah is Chief Customer Success Officer at Interswitch, with over 20 years of experience in fintech, payments, and CX strategy across Africa. She leads customer experience transformation across multiple countries and is a board member of SHECAN Nigeria, co-founder of AfricanBuild Africa, and a certified e-payment trainer with an MBA from the University of Cambridge.

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Adeyinka Adedokun

Managing Director & CEO, Avetium Consult Limited

Adeyinka Adedokun is the Founder and CEO of Avetium Consult, a leading business tech and outsourcing firm serving 200+ clients across Africa. With 30 years’ experience, including 14 at MTN Nigeria, he led major CX transformations. A PRINCE2-certified project manager with an MBA, he’s a key voice in Africa’s customer experience and digital evolution

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onome deBBie akwara

Founder and Partner, Pan Africa Operations, Niche CX Consulting Firm

deBBie is an organizational transformation leader with 20+ years in experience management across multiple sectors. A Certified Management Consultant and XMP (Qualtrics XM Institute,USA), she’s a globally sought-after speaker, 5-time author, 3-time Global CX Playbook contributor, and 5-time Top 100 global thought leader in CX and beyond.

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Simisola Osinuga

Managing Partner, Nigeria
Niche CX Consulting Firm

Simisola is the Managing Partner, Nigeria at Niche Customer Experience Consulting. With 28+ years in CX leadership across banking, payments, and retail, she’s a former GTBank executive, founder of CXExplore Consult, and board member at NICXI. Simisola brings global expertise, backed by executive training from Disney and Michigan Ross, driving innovation and customer success.

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Paul Ehiagbonare

CHIEF DIGITAL OFFICER, ACCION MFB

Paul Ehiagbonare is a leader in Digital Transformation and Customer Experience. With 18+ years across telecoms, banking, fintech, and energy, he has driven innovation at 9PSB, Ikeja Electric, 9mobile, and Globacom. Paul holds an MBA, a Master’s in IT, and certifications from MIT, among others. He’s a multi-award-winning innovator shaping Africa’s digital future.