Softcom Limited
Softcom Limited is a software company based in Nigeria focused on using technology in improving learning, job creation, payments, data management and insights for businesses all across Africa.[1][2]
History[edit]
Softcom which was launched in 2008 with its headquarters based in Lagos was founded by Yomi Adedeji and Omoseindemi Olobayo both graduates of the Covenant university, Otta.[3]
In 2015, Softcom in collaboration with Diamond Bank and Samsung set up a technology intervention fund worth $100 million for education development in Nigeria.[4]
In tackling unemployment and fulfilling the ERDP, Softcom in 2016 designed and built the NPower employment program for the Federal Government of Nigeria.[5] The NPower program specifically offers training and employment for over 500 thousand unemployed young Nigerians.[6]
In 2018, Softcom was included as part of the 28-man presidential advisory team set up by the Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, to advice on private-public partnerships and technology collaborations with Silicon Valley.[3]
See Also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Softcom boss delivers speech on impact of technology on N-Power at Bola Tinubu Colloquium". Retrieved 2018-07-30.
- ↑ "Osinbajo: How young people are building Nigeria | NTA.ng - Breaking News, Nigeria, Africa, Worldwide". www.nta.ng. Retrieved 2018-07-30.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Here are 28 tech entrepreneurs that made the presidential advisory group". techpoint.ng. Retrieved 2018-07-30.
- ↑ "Diamond bank, Samsung, Softcom raise $100m for technology intervention on education". Retrieved 2018-07-30.
- ↑ "N-POWER TO THE RESCUE - THISDAYLIVE". THISDAYLIVE. 2018-04-11. Retrieved 2018-07-30.
- ↑ "SPECIAL REPORT: How Buhari's N-Power programme is transforming lives, improving education". Premium Times Nigeria. 2018-06-25. Retrieved 2018-07-30.
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