With a vision to remaining a software institution of reference in Africa, SystemSpecs is taking a proactive approach to inspire, equip, and develop young Nigerians with IT-based knowledge and resources that will drive transformative change in Nigeria and help shape a sustainable world.

The topic of the 2024 essay is “Protecting the Nigerian Child from the Dangers of Online Technology”. The essay will explore the students’ awareness of the vast opportunities for value and wealth creation, while also discussing the challenges digitization can bring. Participating students will be challenged to discuss ways to keep themselves safe from digital threats.

As discussions about social media etiquette, privacy settings, and responsible online behavior become increasingly important, according to Mr. ‘DeRemi Atanda, managing director, Remita Payment Services Limited, children must be taught and given some room to learn and grow from their own choices.

“We understand now more than ever, the importance of empowering children to recognize threats and to address them with their parents and or guardians, while equipping them with the skills to protect themselves” adds Mr. Atanda.

The contest, which will commence on February 20th, 2024, is an opportunity for students to articulate their solutions for Nigeria’s evolving digital landscape.

The CDEC initiative stands as one of SystemSpecs Group’s Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives to power an inclusive and sustainable future for the technology industry in Nigeria.

Mrs. Bukola Adeboye, group head, Corporate Services, SystemSpecs Holdings Limited said: “We believe we have a responsibility to give back to the communities in which we live and work as well as support and foster new learning experiences in education among Nigerian youth. The CDEC is just one example. I’m proud of the work we do at SystemSpecs as well as all the students who have authored several passionate essays in past CDEC editions, showcasing their understanding of innovative tech solutions and further deepening our CSR commitment”,

The first CDEC Essay Competition was held in 2020. Since its inaugural year, there have been over 8,000 submissions from students, with participation growing to about 1,000 schools each year.

This educational initiative reflects the Group’s Corporate Social Responsibility commitment to facilitate capacity development for the ICT industry.

With a strong focus on securing the future of Nigeria, SystemSpecs believes implementing educational ICT initiatives at school level can prepare the next generation of entrepreneurs, business leaders, nation builders and innovators, ensuring they are not left behind in the current wave of ICT for development.

Also speaking on the 2024 competition, Mr. Henry Eguabor, head, Brands and Marketing, SystemSpecs Holdings Limited said: “We are delighted to announce this essay contest for students in Nigeria, as it provides an important opportunity to encourage our young minds to engage with issues of importance to their country. Nigeria has experienced significant technological growth in recent decades. However, much remains to be done. It is essential for us to understand the perspectives of our young future leaders and their attitude towards key developmental challenges”.

According to Mr. Eguabor, the essays will be judged for their originality, clarity of thought, quality of research and relevance to Nigeria’s unique challenges.

Award winners will be announced on May 27, 2024.

SystemSpecs will award prizes to winning students as well as certificates and gifts. Winning essays will be published on the SystemSpecs website and social media platforms.

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Remita, Nigeria’s foremost ingenious payment software, has received more recognition at the Nigerian Fintech Awards where it bagged two awards – Best Lending Support Service Provider and Best Corporate Payments Platform.

This was after Remita was adjudged the winner of the ‘Payment Service Provider of the Year’ award by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) ‘Indigenous Technology Promotion Software’ award for exemplary commitment to the development of home-grown technology to address local challenges.

‘Deremi Atanda, Managing Director, Remita Payment Service Limited (RPSL), a subsidiary of SystemSpecs Group, said: “We are extremely honoured to be recognised as the Best Lending Support Service Provider and the Best Corporate Payments Platform.

“These awards are attestations to our mastery of payments and collections for individuals, businesses, and the government, as well as our innovative data referencing services. For over 15 years, we have empowered individuals, enterprises, and even the government, to transfer money conveniently and pay bills easily using multiple payment options on Remita,” he added.

Remita Payment Services Limited is a household name in Nigeria. Previous international and national awards include the Most Efficient Third Party Processor Award by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in 2019, the College of Fellows Award by the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) in 2019, e-Payment Platform of the Year by the Beacon of Information & Communication Technology (BoICT) Awards, Leadership in Technology award received in Scotland for Remita as a tool of national and economic development, and many more.

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Niyi Ajao (L), Founder, CEO, Digital Finance Solutions Ltd., presents the award for “Best Corporate Payments Platform,” won by Remita, to Mr. Henry Eguabor, Head, Brands & Marketing, SystemSpecs Holdings Ltd., at the Nigeria Fintech Awards, held at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Friday, November 4, 2022.

During a recent visit by students and staff from the Industrial Relations & HRM Unit of Covenant University to the SystemSpecs office in Victoria Island, Lagos, the Managing Director of SystemSpecs Technology, ‘Demola Igbalajobi, said intelligent, committed employees of good character have played a huge role in helping the company overcome various challenges in its 30 years of existence.

The visiting Covenant University students were exposed to core HRM practice and were provided insights into how human resource management practice works with technology, as SystemSpecs Technology is a renowned provider of human capital management technology solutions and services for organisations of all sizes and structures across Africa.

John Obaro, a former banker, founded SystemSpecs in 1992 as a five-man software firm; the company has grown over the years into a renowned provider of financial, human capital management and ecommerce technology solutions, with popular products like Remita, HumanManager, and Paylink.

‘Demola Igbalajobi told the visitors that this year, SystemSpecs celebrates 30 years since inception, marking three decades of innovation and impact.

“Our challenges have changed over time as we develop. However, getting intelligent, committed staff and people of good character has helped us in overcoming various challenges over the past 3 decades,” said ‘Demola Igbalajobi.

“Our recruitment process is rigorous so that we can get the brightest of the brightest. Sound character and ethics are also important to us. At SystemSpecs, we desire people who are not only creative but also have a strong desire to create positive change in the society.”

Also speaking during the visit, Dr. Odunayo Salau, Head of Covenant University’s Industrial & HRM Unit and leader of the visiting delegation, said, “This academic visit has given us some exposure on how HRM practices can best be implemented. Now we are seeing the need to move from the conventional way of doing things to a strategic approach.”

“We can see the inevitability of technology in the practice of HRM, reflected in technology solutions such as the Enterprise Resource Programme (ERP), which I think every organisation should have,” he added.

One of SystemSpecs Technology’s solutions, HumanManager, is an all-in-one intuitive, and easy-to-use HR solution which help small, medium, and large-scale organisations across Africa to efficiently manage their payroll and HR processes.