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In fulfilment of its promise, technology company, SystemSpecs has rewarded winners of its 2023 Children’s Day Essay Competition at a national award ceremony held in Lagos, recently.

The firm also declared Lagos as the winner in the state category and specially recognised schools that produced the winners for their ability to promote intellectual brilliance and academic excellence among the youths.

Speaking at the award presentation ceremony, Managing Director of Remita Payment Services Limited (RPSL) Deremi Atanda stated that the firm’s ability to host the fourth edition of the competition was a testament to its unwavering dedication to nurturing indigenous technology capacity through structured Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. 

He explained, “This is a dream in the making, helping young Nigerians to recognise early that they have got a role to play in nation-building. Today, we are celebrating another set of Nigerians who have demonstrated excellence, discipline and rigour, allowing their mind to be expanded in what is possible in terms of citizenship, capacity-building and more importantly having a vision that they can do a lot more.”

The contest, which engaged children on the theme, “Making Nigerian Children Better Citizens Through the use of Technology” saw over 3000 children between ages 9 and 16 across the federation entering for the competition, with Lagos state recording highest number of public schools in the top 100.

Uwakwe Johncollins Chikanyima of Sacred Heart Seminary, Rivers State, and Afolabi Adeola Joanne of Bishop Howells Memorial Grammar School, Lagos State were declared overall best both in the junior category and senior category respectively.

Prizes presented to overall winners in both categories included high-capacity laptop, laptop table, headphones, smart wristwatch, 120 gigabytes of internet data for one year, keepsake hoodie, and school bag, amongst others.

The second and third-place winners in both categories also got high-capacity laptop, 60 gigabytes of internet data for one year and branded hoodie, amongst others.

Commenting, Group Head of Corporate Services at SystemSpecs, Oluwasegun Adesanya reiterated that the contest was one of the company’s CSR initiatives aimed at developing indigenous technology capacity. 

Also commenting, one of the judges and a senior lecturer at McPherson University, Prof. Babatunde Lawal extolled the quality of the essays submitted, stating that it was a further proof that Nigerian children are exceptional, innovative, and forward-thinking.

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The list of the top 100 winners across the two categories in the SystemSpecs Children’s Day Essay Competition was officially unveiled through a live nationwide announcement event held on May 29, 2023, which saw over 2,000 viewers link up.

A statement said Uwakwe Johncollins Chikanyima of Sacred Heart Seminary, Rivers State, and Afolabi Adeola Joanne of Bishop Howells Memorial Grammar School, Lagos State, have emerged winners of the 2023 SystemSpecs Children’s Day Essay Competition (CDEC) in the junior category and senior category, respectively.

In the junior category, Ifelaja Elliot of Masterhills School, Ogun State, and Onile Jomiloju Ayoade of Eternal Excellency College, Oyo State, won the second and third prizes. At the same time, Madu-Nwaigwe Henry of White of Pearl International School, FCT-Abuja, and Dioha Adaeze Margaret of Grundtvig International Secondary School, Anambra State, came second and third in the senior category, respectively. 

In addition, Lagos State emerged as the winning state among other states across Nigeria that participated in the competition. This award is reserved only for the state with the highest number of public schools in the top 100. The state produced eight out of the 21 public schools that came tops in the competition. 

The other public schools within the top 100 are spread across various states in Nigeria, including Ekiti State (1), Enugu State (1), Anambra State (2), Cross River State (1), FCT-Abuja (4), Ogun State (3) and Oyo State (1).  Some select public libraries within Lagos State shall be equipped with ten (10) laptops representing the winning prize for this category. 

Among the public schools from Lagos that featured in the top 100 are Local Government Primary School, Ladaba, Epe; State Junior High School, Alimosho; State Senior High School, Oyewole Agege; Command Day Secondary School, Oshodi; Lagos City Senior College, Sabo Yaba; Sito Gbethrome Junior Secondary School, Badagry; Vetland Senior Grammar School, Agege; and Surulere Girls Senior Secondary School, Surulere.

SystemSpecs, the competition organiser and Nigeria’s largest software technology group with over 30 years of operations experience, is committed to developing indigenous technology capacity through structured Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives like the annual national Children’s Day Essay Competition.

Over 3,000 entries were received from children between the ages 9 and 16 from all the regions of the federation and the FCT, while they shared mind-blowing technology innovations on the topic “Making Nigerian Children Better Citizens Through the Use of Technology ”. 

The first position winner in each category will get a high-capacity laptop, laptop table, topnotch headphone, smart wristwatch, 120 gigabyte of internet data for one year, a unique keepsake hoodie, a school bag, and more.

In addition, the second and third-place winners in each category would receive a high-capacity laptop, 60 gigabyte of internet data for one year, a branded hoodie, a thermal flask, a school bag, and more.  

Group Head, Corporate Services at SystemSpecs, Oluwasegun Adesanya, said the company’s annual Children’s Day Essay Competition is one of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives aimed at developing indigenous technology capacity. 

Adesanya said, “We are amazed by the quality of essays we received from this year’s participants. The entries proffered proven technology solutions that can groom Nigerian children to be better citizens. We have identified the outstanding submissions and will ensure that the relevant stakeholders required to bring these ideas into fruition are carried along.”

Speaking on the evaluation process, one of the judges, Prof. Babatunde Lawal, a senior lecturer at McPherson University, stated that the evaluation process was bias-free as all entries were judged without the identities of the participants and in multiple assessments stages, which led to shortlisting the winners as solely determined by the panel of judges.

“The quality of essays received is a testament that Nigerian children are exceptional, innovative, and forward-thinking in proffering solutions to national issues. It further reveals that many Nigerian children are technologically aware and should be encouraged to explore new inventions to be at par with their counterparts around the globe. I commend SystemSpecs for this amazing initiative and believe its outcome will be adopted in policies and national decision-making,” said Prof. Lawal.

The young champs, who stood out amongst thousands of brilliant minds in this Competition, the winning schools, and the winning State shall be celebrated in a national winners’ award ceremony on Friday, June 9, 2023.

For over 30 years, SystemSpecs has provided innovative technology solutions and services through its companies to customers in Nigeria and beyond Africa. Some of the companies under the Group include Remita Payment Services Limited (RPSL), HumanManager Limited (HML), SystemSpecs Technology Services Limited (STSL), and SystemSpecs Deelaa Limited.

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 The list of the top 100 winners across the two categories was officially unveiled through a live nationwide announcement event held on May 29, 2023, which saw over 2,000 viewers’ link up. 

Uwakwe Johncollins Chikanyima of Sacred Heart Seminary, Rivers State, and Afolabi Adeola Joanne of Bishop Howells Memorial Grammar School, Lagos State, have emerged winners of the 2023 SystemSpecs Children’s Day Essay Competition (CDEC) in the junior category and senior category respectively. 

In the junior category, Ifelaja Elliot of Masterhills School, Ogun State, and Onile Jomiloju Ayoade of Eternal Excellency College, Oyo State, won the second and third prizes. At the same time, Madu-Nwaigwe Henry of White of Pearl International School, FCT-Abuja, and Dioha Adaeze Margaret of Grundtvig International Secondary School, Anambra State, came second and third in the senior category, respectively. 

In addition, Lagos State emerged as the Winning State among other States across Nigeria that participated in the Competition. 

This award is reserved only for the State with the highest number of public schools in the top 100. The State produced eight (8) out of the twenty-one (21) public schools that came tops in the Competition. 

The other public schools within the top 100 are spread across various States in Nigeria, including Ekiti State (1), Enugu State (1), Anambra State (2), Cross River State (1), FCT-Abuja (4), Ogun State (3) and Oyo State (1). Some select public libraries within Lagos State shall be equipped with ten (10) laptops representing the winning prize for this category. 

Among the public schools from Lagos that featured in the top 100 are Local Government Primary School, Ladaba, Epe; State Junior High School, Alimosho; State Senior High School, Oyewole Agege; Command Day Secondary School, Oshodi; Lagos City Senior College, Sabo Yaba; Sito Gbethrome Junior Secondary School, Badagry; Vetland Senior Grammar School, Agege; and Surulere Girls Senior Secondary School, Surulere. 

SystemSpecs, the Competition organiser and Nigeria’s largest software technology group with over 30 years of operations, is committed to developing indigenous technology capacity through structured Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives like the annual national Children’s Day Essay Competition. 

Over 3,000 entries were received from children between the ages 9 and 16 from all the regions of the federation and the FCT, while they shared mind-blowing technology innovations on the topic “Making Nigerian Children Better Citizens Through the Use of Technology”. 

The first position winner in each category will get a high-capacity laptop, laptop table, topnotch headphone, smart wristwatch, 120 gigabyte of internet data for one year, a unique keepsake hoodie, a school bag, and more. 

In addition, the second and third-place winners in each category would receive a high-capacity laptop, 60 gigabyte of internet data for one year, a branded hoodie, a thermal flask, a school bag, and more. 

Oluwasegun Adesanya, Group Head, Corporate Services at SystemSpecs, said the Company’s annual Children’s Day Essay Competition is one of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives aimed at developing indigenous technology capacity. 

Adesanya said: “We are amazed by the quality of essays we received from this year’s participants. The entries proffered proven technology solutions that can groom Nigerian children to be better citizens. We have identified the outstanding submissions and will ensure that the relevant stakeholders required to bring these ideas into fruition are carried along.” 

one of the judges, Prof. Babatunde Lawal, a senior lecturer at McPherson University, while 

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Is the participation category age-based or class-based?

The participation is age-based. for instance, you fall into the junior category if you are between 9-12 years old and the senior category between 13-16 years old. you must also be a student in nigeria., is the essay to be submitted handwritten or typed, the essay should be submitted as a soft copy only. it should be written in microsoft word; font size – 12; font type – georgia, arial, or calibri., can i participate if i was one of the winners last year no, you cannot participate. however, only winners from the junior category can participate if they now fall in the senior category, i.e. 13-16 years- old., am i qualified if i turn age 9 or 17 this year ages 9 to 12 are qualified for the junior category, while ages 13 to 16 are qualified for the senior category. you are not to be less than 9 or more than 16 at the competition’s opening date ( february 20th, 2024 for the 2024 edition)., can i submit my essay myself as a participant no. submission should only be made by the school, teacher, parent, or guardian. parents/schools are advised to preview submissions using the preview link provided so they can effect corrections immediately before submission., is the essay competition virtual or onsite submission for the essay competition is  only via the portal – https://systemspecs.com.ng/2024essay while the award ceremony will be a hybrid event (physical and online)., what are the terms and conditions the terms and conditions are stated on the competition portal. visit https://systemspecs.com.ng/2024essay to read more., how will the participants’ information be inputted in the essay for submission participants’ data will be entered at the point of submission. do not include such information in the essay document., how do i submit my essay visit the competition portal – https://systemspecs.com.ng/2024essay click on “submit essay”, fill in the fields, upload your essay document, and submit., how do i know that my essay submission is successful you will receive an email confirming that the submission was successful., what happens if a participant submits twice double submission or entry will lead to automatic disqualification. please, ensure you have a stable network before you submit your entry., i (parent/school) made a mistake while submitting the age and other details on the portal. can i still make changes after submission  you are allowed to re-submit only once. to re-submit, please send an email of appeal to [email protected] stating that you wish to withdraw your submission. it is only after this is approved that you can re-submit., is reference part of the word count, and how do i submit references references provided by participants will not form part of the word count. the references should be copied and pasted into the section provided during submission. also, references (where they exist) should be in apa style. kindly index the reference sources to the referenced sentences and label them in the reference section accordingly., submit your essay here.

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Group Head, Corporate Services

A chartered accountant with about 15 years of experience, Bukola Adeboye is the Group Head, Corporate Services.

With an extensive sojourn in finance management, audit and business consultancy, Bukola cut her teeth at a Lagos-based auditing and consultancy firm where she had a 3-year stint.   

She joined SystemSpecs in 2010 and has risen through the ranks by efficiently managing the finance component of diverse projects and partnerships from initiation to consummation.   

Her professional interests include financial planning, reporting and analysis, management of tax and other statutory obligations, and the coordination of all finance needs as an essential support to businesses.  

Bukola is a proud graduate of the University of Ilorin, a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and an alumnus of the Corporate Finance Institute (CFI).   

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Group Managing Director

In addition to being the founder and Group Managing Director of SystemSpecs Limited, Mr John Obaro is a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria; a fellow of the Center for African Policy Development and Research, Glasgow, Scotland; a fellow of Nigeria Computer Society (NCS); an ex-member of the Governing Council of Computers Professionals (Registration Council) of Nigeria (CPN) – the highest industry practice regulatory body; and a fellow and past 1st Vice President of the Institute of Software Practitioners of Nigeria (ISPON). John Obaro was recognised with the honour of Leadership in Technology at the 2016 African Achievement Awards in Scotland and also recognised as the ICT Software Personality of the Year 2016 at the Beacon of ICT (BoICT) Award, in addition to other numerous indigenous and international awards he has received over the years.

Having enjoyed a successful career with International Merchant Bank (IMB), John Obaro founded SystemSpecs some 30 years ago as a West African Partner to Systems Union, UK, offering the SunSystems suite of solutions.

The company soon started developing its own proprietary payroll and human resource management solution, HumanManager , which has become the preferred choice for many leading public and private sector organisations in Nigeria and West Africa.

In the last decade, SystemSpecs has become a leader in the Nigerian e-payment space with its Remita solution, which enables efficient and easy payment and collection of funds for individuals and corporate organisations (both public and private) on a SINGLE inter-bank platform. Remita, as a payment gateway, pioneered the Federal Government’s Treasury Single Account (TSA) project for the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and processes about $6 Billion worth of transactions on a monthly basis.

As part of its plans to impact and contribute to the growth of the financial services industry, SystemSpecs has had several notable partnerships with banks for services including payroll white-labelling, data referencing and payday loan.

John Obaro is a distinguished alumnus of both Ahmadu Bello University, University of Lagos, and the Chief Executive Program (CEP3) of Lagos Business School. He has served at various times on the Boards of the Ministerial Advisory Council on Information and Communication Technology, Institute of Software Practitioners of Nigeria, Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN), Governing Council of the National ICT Incubation Program (iDea), and many more.

He is passionate about the promotion of Nigeria’s indigenous software industry as a capable and comparable rival to anywhere in the world. John Obaro is known in many circles as ‘The Consummate Innovator’. He is a trailblazer on many fronts, and indeed his footprint is evident across many sectors of the Nigerian economy.

Mujib Ishola

Chief technology officer, remita.

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Mujib is a thoroughbred technologist and an unrelenting pursuer of innovation. He joined SystemSpecs in 2011 and currently the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Remita, an electronic payment platform.

He is an IT professional with experience in software and systems design, development and implementation, project management, as well as Information and Infrastructure support. In his over a decade of software engineering, his contributions have made landmark impacts on Nigeria’s financial technology industry, specifically how payments are made and received.

His work at SystemSpecs has led to major advancements in our products, especially in the development and incremental advancement of Remita, our flagship product, for the payroll, payments and human capital management needs of individuals and organisations across various sectors of the Nigerian economy.

Mujib has had working experiences with various organisations in the United Kingdom and Nigeria. Among many others, he was the lead developer at Javelin Group, United Kingdom’s leading specialist consultancy firm whose clients include many of UK’s top 20 retailers like Wal-Mart, Tesco and Sony.

He holds qualifications from North East Surrey College of Technology and Middlesex University, United Kingdom. Mujib also has various professional certifications.

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Dr. Ernest Ndukwe

Dr. Ernest Ndukwe is an electrical/electronics engineer, with over 40 years’ experience in the telecommunications industry. A former Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) between 2000 and 2010, Dr Ndukwe was responsible for the level of transparency recorded at the NCC, which resulted in the liberalisation of the telecommunications industry and significant investment in the sector.

Ndukwe has served as the Chairman of the Administrative Council of the African Telecommunications Union and Chairman of the West African Telecom Regulators Association (WATRA), an organisation he pioneered. He has represented Nigeria at various international events and is a regular resource person at national and international conferences. He is a widely acclaimed expert in Telecom Policy and Regulation and sits on the board of several companies including Openmedia Ltd and Electromechanical Nigeria Ltd. His Board-level experience dates back to 1988 when he was appointed Commercial Director at General Telecom Plc, where he later became the Managing Director (MD) in 1989. It was from his position as MD of General Telecom Plc that he was appointed to lead the Nigerian Communications Commission as CEO, a position he retired from in March 2010. He also served on the Presidential Committee on Job Creation, and was the Co-Chair of the Presidential Committee on Strategy and Roadmap for Universal Broadband Access in Nigeria.

A graduate of the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) and an alumnus of Lagos Business School, Dr Ndukwe holds the fellowship awards of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, Nigerian Institute of Management (FNIM) and Nigerian Academy of Engineering. He is also on the Faculty of the Lagos Business School where he heads the Centre for Infrastructure Policy, Regulation and Advancement (CIPRA). His area of teaching interest includes strategic leadership with special focus on the character traits of CEO’s that lead to business failures.

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Non-Executive Director

Mr. Kehinde Lawanson is a strategic thinker, self-driven, innovative and energetic leader.  He is a project advisor and management and investment consultant within the financial services industry and serves on various Boards within the Fintech space.

With over twenty-seven years banking experience with exposure in Investment and Commercial banking, he served as Executive Director, First Bank of Nigeria Plc; Executive Director, Gateway International Bank; Managing Director, Peak Merchant Bank and held other executive positions within the banking industry.

Mr. Lawanson is a strong professional, with excellent judgment, good values, and a motivator who drives staff performance through a supportive management practice.

Demola Igbalajobi

Managing director, systemspecs technologies.

Demola is an accountant and information technology professional with business analysis, change management and programme management experience.     Prior to joining SystemSpecs , he worked as a Tax Inspector with the UK Government. He th e n had a long spell with IBM UK, managing software implementation and application development projects; implementing project best practices; setting up and coordinating programme management offices; and consulting on ERP implementation across automotive, telecoms, finance, hospitality, manufacturing, pharmaceutical and retail industries.     Since joining SystemSpecs , Africa’s leading financial and human capital technology management firm, he has had responsibility for overseeing the organisation’s International Business, Infrastructure and Payment Gateway, and the Public Sector Divisions at different times.     Demola was the Project Delivery Executive for the implementation and deployment of Remita Payment Gateway for the highly successful Federal Government’s Treasury Single Account (TSA) programme.     Demola is currently the Managing Director of SystemSpecs Technology Services Limited, with lead responsibility for defining the organisation’s human capital management and other affiliated vertical offerings.     He is an alumnus of Manchester Metropolitan University, England and George Washington University, United States.  

Mrs. Ifeoma Idigbe

Mrs. Ifeoma Idigbe is a business analyst/consultant (Finance and Human Resource Management) Her professional career started in banking at International Merchant Bank Limited (IMB), becoming General Manager/Chief Operating Officer of its affiliate, IMB Securities Limited. Her career has spanned banking and finance, business restructuring, advisory services and capacity building, working with local and international organisations such as KPMG, MTN, Accenture, Bank of Industry etc.

She also worked for in the Nigerian public sector as an Executive Director (Finance & Administration) & Acting Managing Director, in a parastatal of the Federal Ministry of Water Resources (Benin – Owena River Basin Development Authority which covers four States in Nigeria). She is currently an Independent and Financial/Business Consultant and also deeply involved in social entrepreneurship.

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Educational Qualification

Graduate of physics, university of ibadan, mba from the pan-atlantic university (formerly pan-african university)., year 2000 alumnus of the advanced management program (amp) of the lagos business school, participant in stanford university’s seed programme., professional summary, over the past 27 years, he has played different roles in the conceptualisation, development, implementation and provision of strategic leadership for many large private and public sector initiatives spanning data aggregation, payroll and pension systems, payments infrastructure and operations, business development, marketing, change management, as well as policy development and execution. he’s also been involved in start-ups and business leaders’ mentoring., achievements, recognitions & awards, pioneer project delivery director of the very successful world bank-assisted federal government integrated payroll & personnel information system (ippis) that started in november 2006 and went live in a record 6 months., led the vibrant team that successfully delivered one of the earliest and very challenging end-to-end e-payment initiatives of the federal government within 2 months, following the presidential directive of january 2009. this has gone on to become a model for other federal and state mdas., member of the nigeria computer society (ncs), interests/hobbies/others, traveling and is an avid technology enthusiast., family life, happily married with children, ‘deremi atanda, managing director, remita payment services limited.

‘Deremi is the Managing Director of Remita Payment Services Limited. He enjoys working with self-confident and intelligent young people to become rounded business professionals able to assume multi-dimensional responsibilities.

‘DeRemi is a leading IT business and marketing strategist with extensive experience leading major national IT and e-payment initiatives. Leading a team of local and foreign organisations and consultants, he was the pioneer project delivery director of the very successful World Bank-assisted Federal Government Integrated Payroll & Personnel Information System (IPPIS) that started in November 2006 and went live in a record 6 months. Although he has become a well-respected name in the IT industry, ‘DeRemi did not study IT in the university. A graduate of Physics; by sheer inquisitiveness, probing and persistence, Deremi has cut a niche for himself not only in SystemSpecs but also in the Nigerian IT terrain. Very much at home and current on IT trends and issues, he is a strategic player in the SystemSpecs team. He led the vibrant team that successfully delivered one of the earliest and very challenging end-to-end e-payment initiatives of the Federal Government within 2 months, following the presidential directive of January 2009. This has gone on to become a model for other Federal and State MDAs. ‘DeRemi has operated in different roles and at different levels cutting across print production, sales and marketing, large scale enterprise solution delivery, project management, public sector relationship management, quality assurance and strategy in his professional career spanning more than two decades.

With a first degree from the University of Ibadan and an MBA from the Pan-Atlantic University (formerly Pan-African University), ‘DeRemi is also a year 2000 alumnus of the Advanced Management Program (AMP) of the Lagos Business School and a participant in Stanford University’s SEED Programme. Happily married with children, He is a member of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), loves travelling, and is an avid technology enthusiast.

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Dr. Waheed A. Olagunju acted twice as MD/CEO of the Bank of Industry (BOI) between April and May 2014 as well as between February 2016 and May 2017. He retired from the Bank in 2019 after a distinguished career that spanned almost 29 years. He was actively involved with the reconstruction of NIDB into BOI (2000-2001) and the consolidation of the mandates of NIDB, the Nigerian Bank for Commerce and Industry (NBCI) and the National Economic Reconstruction Fund (NERFUND) into that of the Bank of Industry.

Under his tenure as Executive Director, Small and Medium Enterprises (ED, SME), the Bank recorded the most impressive performance in its history in 2016 by posting double-digit growth in almost all aspects of its operations, with about N66 billion disbursed to hundreds of small, medium and large-scale businesses.

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Remi Ohiorenoya

Managing director, deelaa limited.

Remi Ohiorenoya is the Managing Director at SystemSpecs Deelaa Limited, a highly accomplished professional with a stellar reputation in the business world, bringing over 15 years of expertise in software development, project management, and strategic leadership. His profound understanding of the African gaming industry has established him as a leading figure in Nigeria’s online and retail gaming sector.

With a solid foundation in business strategy and administration, Remi possesses a comprehensive knowledge of various business segments, including sports betting, lottery, oil and gas, technology, and agency banking. His global perspective and insights into industry dynamics extend beyond the African market, making him a valuable asset in navigating the complexities of today’s business landscape.

Remi’s impressive career journey includes notable positions such as his leadership role at babaijebu.com within Premier Lotto Limited, his tenure as Managing Director of Western Bet, Executive Director of Merrybet/Epay Systems Limited, Head of Retail at Bet9ja, and Chief Executive Officer of both Betland and Briskman Limited. In addition, he has provided his expertise as a consultant to numerous gaming companies and government initiatives, where his strategic guidance and technology solutions have proven invaluable.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Remi is deeply committed to inspiring excellence in others. His dedication to mentorship and leadership is evident in his passion for bringing out the best in people. In his leisure time, Remi finds solace and intellectual stimulation through his love for chess.

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Managing Director, SystemSpecs Technology Limited

Demola is the Executive Director in charge of the Public Sector and Special Projects Division. He leads responsibility for the development, adoption and support of SystemSpecs’ entire solutions and services suite by governments at all levels, including the widely celebrated Treasury Single Account (TSA) of the Federal Government and states in Nigeria, as well as similar initiatives across Africa.

He previously had responsibility for the International Business Division as well as the Business Development and Service Delivery of the Remita platform in Nigeria. He was also the Project Executive responsible for the delivery of the Remita platform. A chartered accountant and seasoned project manager, Ademola has well over 25 years’ multi-industry experience working with blue-chip firms to implement strategic, business-focused solutions that support various strategic goals and maximise return on investments. Before joining SystemSpecs, Ademola had a long spell with IBM UK, managing software implementation and application development projects, setting up and handling programme management offices and consulting on ERP implementation. His experience also covers business analytics, change management as well as programme management in the automotive, telecommunications, finance, hospitality, pharmaceutical and manufacturing industries.

Ademola has experience with managing multi-skilled project teams (Business Analysts, Designers, Architects, Developers and Testers) from different sources (Third-party contractors, client organisation personnel and offshore resources) as well as offshore development.

Adekunbi Ademiluyi

Managing director, humanmanager limited..

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EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT

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Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

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Udo Ngele, popularly known as ‘Udy’, is responsible for developing and implementing information security programs, which include procedures and policies designed to protect our enterprise communications, systems and assets. He previously managed the infrastructure platforms and services on which enterprise applications run by SystemSpecs’ group of companies.

Udy, who has attended numerous professional courses in reputable institutions like Microsoft South Africa and Learning Tree London, is a sound technology business and customer service professional. His expertise has come in very handy in the implementation and integration of HumanManager and Remita for various projects embarked upon by SystemSpecs across various sectors of the economy.

A topnotch system designer, Udy is an Oracle-certified professional and possesses a degree in Computer Science from the Federal University of Technology, Minna and an MBA from the prestigious Lagos Business School of the Pan-Atlantic University.

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Abayomi Oniku

Group head, public sector & special projects.

Abayomi Oniku heads our Public Sector operations, which involves collaboration with the Federal Government of Nigeria and several states of the federation in delivering efficient payments and billing solutions.

His work experience spans Human Resources Management, Compensation Management, Business Process Analysis and Design, Solution Delivery and Support, Project Management, Payroll and Payment Management across various sectors of the economy. He has also worked in nine countries in Africa and Europe managing solution delivery projects. He is an adaptable and enthusiastic person who takes great pride in his work and relishes challenges. Prior to joining SystemSpecs, he worked with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Accenture Nigeria.

Abayomi is a graduate of Economics, a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria (ICAN), an associate member of the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM), and an alumnus of the Accenture Learning Centre, Chicago.

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Dr. Oladapo Fafemi is the Lead Breast Surgeon and Clinical Director for Surgical Specialties for the North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust.

He is an Honorary Senior Lecturer Royal Free & UCL Medical School, and Honorary Associate Professor at St. Georges University Medical School. Grenada, West Indies. MBBS Examiner at both Medical Schools.

He is the Educational and Clinical supervisor for Postgraduate trainees in General and Breast Surgery. Serves as a Partner in International Integrated Breast Services, a team of multidisciplinary experts in the treatment of Breast Cancer from Diagnosis to Survivorship, especially in Nigeria.

Eniye Alile

Head, human resources.

With about two decades of experience in human resources and capacity development, Eniye is an HR professional passionate about strategically optimising human resources to achieve the objectives of organisations of all sizes and structures across numerous industries.

An expert at ensuring a fully engaged workforce, Eniye Alile has championed several complex projects to impressive success, by leveraging her strong analytical and management skills notably in consulting, information technology and services sectors of the economy.

She has demonstrated competence in a wide array of areas including coaching, compensation and rewards, employee engagement, HR policies, strategic planning and training, a lot of which she has maximised—time and again—to deliver growth to various businesses.

Eniye holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography and Regional Planning from the University of Benin. She is a member of the WorldatWork Society of Certified Professionals, an associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM).  She is also a Global Professional of Human Resources (GPHR) and a Global Remuneration Professional (GRP).

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Dr. Sola Oni

Dr. Oni is an Information Systems professional with experience in analysing the impact of the digital world on business operations at every level. She joined the faculty of the School of Management and Social Sciences in 2014 and became Dean in October 2020.

She holds a doctorate in Information Systems from Brunel University. Her thesis focused on effective diffusion of innovation technologies among individuals and Small and Medium Size Enterprises (SMEs) and she has subsequently produced outputs outlining best policy and practice for governments, SMEs and technology service providers.

She is interested in and is currently investigating smart homes and sustainability, social media use by organisations, digital ecosystems and knowledge sharing. She is a member of The Digital Economy ‘Communities and Culture’ Network+ which explores digital transformations.

Gbenga Oludaisi

Group head, business operations, remita.

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Gbenga Oludaisi is responsible for risk management across our enterprise infrastructure and plays an active role in systems/operations audit and the certification processes the company has to undergo to validate the standardization of our operations.

Gbenga joined SystemSpecs as an Internal Auditor in 2009 but today he heads our Enterprise Risk Management Team. His professional work experiences span over two decades in the manufacturing sector, financial service industry, and public practice. He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), and Information Systems Audit & Control Association (ISACA).

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the Ogun State University (now Olabisi Onabanjo University). Prior to this, Gbenga obtained a National Diploma in Accountancy from the Ogun State Polytechnic where he was decorated with the Best Student Award. He has also attended several professional improvement training programmes in and outside Nigeria.

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Emmanuel Ocholi

Mr. Emmanuel Ocholi is an economist, stockbroker and banker of high repute with experience spanning over three decades. He also is a well-travelled entrepreneur who has attended several local and international courses and seminars some of which he was engaged as presenter of discussion papers.

A fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Stockbrokers, Mr. Ocholi is on the board of several companies whose interests span manufacturing, insurance, ICT and telecommunications. A member of the Investment and Securities Tribunal (a specialist court that adjudicates on matters relating to the Nigerian Capital market), Mr. Ocholi was until 2010 a council member of the Nigerian Stock Exchange. He also served on the board of the Bank of Industry and the National Technical Working Group on Vision 20:20.

After graduating with a second-class upper in Economics from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Mr. Ocholi had an impressive banking career in NAL Merchant Bank between 1976 and 1986 from where he moved to become the Executive Vice Chairman of Rims Merchant Bank between 1988 and 1994.

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Mrs. Iyabo Adeleke-Adedeji retired from the Central Bank of Nigeria a Director, Information Technology Department. She has gathered consummate and extensive experience in Business Strategy, Microfinance Banking, Business Analysis, Change Management and Business Intelligence.

Mrs. Adeleke-Adedeji has exceptional knowledge of Central Banking processes and played a major role in the success of Project EAGLES that transformed CBN into a world class Central Bank.

Segun Adesanya

Oluwasegun Adesanya is a resourceful and result-oriented fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) with over 19 years cognate experience in finance, treasury, investments, controls, risk and information technology management. At different times, he has been responsible for the management of the financial systems of some of Nigeria’s foremost organisations across diverse industries, including consulting/professional practice, insurance, banking, real estate, financial technology and manufacturing concerns.   

‘Segun, prior to re-joining SystemSpecs Limited as Group Head, Corporate Services, served as the Chief Financial Officer of SecureID where he had responsibility for the finance processes, systems and controls, covering financial reporting, payables, receivables, clients’ management, control, treasury, and tax.  

At SecureID, he was responsible for the negotiation and structuring of a 10-year concession deal under the PPP arrangement towards the deployment of the e-ticketing solution for the Nigerian Railway Corporation; he also drove the implementation of the solution thereby creating a new stream of revenue for SecureID.  

With a Finance degree from the prestigious University of Lagos, he started his career at KPMG Professional Services where he audited entities within Nigeria’s financial services industry about a decade.   

As the Chief Financial Officer at Ensure Insurance PLC (formerly Union Assurance Company PLC), he provided overall guidance, leadership support and strategic direction in the execution of the activities of the finance function. A member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, ‘Segun hitherto served as Vice President, Finance at Asset & Resource Management Company Limited and Chief Financial Officer at Afriland Properties Plc.   

‘Segun played a key role in the restructuring of the finance team of a leading Nigerian construction firm and was also involved in building a 4-year financial model for a government established N25 billion fund.   

He is passionate about building efficient financial systems and long-lasting institutions.  

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Paul Ibidun

Divisional head, corporate services.

Paul Ibidun heads the division responsible for the overall delivery of corporate services and administration for SystemSpecs’ operations.

A pioneer staff of SystemSpecs, Paul commenced his career in the company as a Marketing/Sales Manager though with omnibus responsibilities sprawling over other multiple roles. He is a Certified Project Management Professional and has had a stint in pragmatic project management practice while he coordinated the deployment and support services to clients using our HumanManager Application. A consummate Business Administrator, Paul currently coordinates our Corporate Services functions spanning the general administration, HR, Training, Finance and a number of other strategic business units of SystemSpecs. An alumnus of the Lagos Business School (AMP 10), Paul has attended numerous training programmes locally and overseas with a pointed emphasis on Human Resources Management, Project Management, Leadership and Corporate Governance among others. Paul is a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (MCIPM).

Paul is a 1983 graduate of Political Science from the University of Ibadan. He obtained a Master’s degree in Industrial and Labour Relations from the same University in 1989 before earning an MBA from the Obafemi Awolowo University in 1999. Paul started a professional career in Human Resources Management at Kwara Breweries Limited shortly after the completion of his National Youth Service programme at NTA Ibadan where he garnered the basic rudiments of Personnel Management and Office Administration. He subsequently moved on to an international NGO, the Canadian Universities Service Organization (CUSO), in Ibadan as a Programme Officer.

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The 2023 SystemSpecs Children’s Day Essay Competition (CDEC) for primary and secondary school students.

Application Deadline: April 14, 2023

The 2023 SystemSpecs Children’s Day Essay Competition (CDEC) is here again and promises to be great! This competition is not your usual essay contest – it is a chance for all primary and secondary school students in Nigeria between ages 9-16 to showcase their innovative ideas for solving national problems using technology.

This year’s topic is  “Making Nigerian Children Better Citizens Through the Use of Technology”.  Participants are to explore this theme to come up with mind-blowing ideas.

Requirements

  • Primary and secondary children schooling in Nigeria ages 9 years and not older than 16 years by March 15, 2023.
  • The Junior category (ages 9 to 12) submits a maximum of 1,000 words, while the Senior category (ages 13 to 16) submits a maximum of 1,500 words.
  • Your essay must be in English.You are only allowed to submit one entry per participant.
  • Your submission must be your original thoughts; plagiarism will not be tolerated!
  • An accredited school official or parent or legal guardian must endorse your entry.

Selection Criteria

  • Winners will be announced on  May 29, 2023 , and the award ceremony will take place on  June 9, 2023.  

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Visit the Official Webpage of the 2023 SystemSpecs Children’s Day Essay Competition (CDEC)

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L-r: Dele Alimi, Director General, Institute of Directors of Nigeria; Adekunbi Ademiluyi, Managing Director, HumanManager Limited; John Obaro, Group Managing Director, SystemSpecs Holdings; Afolabi Adeola Joanne, Bishop Howells Memorial Grammar School, Bariga, Lagos State, Winner, Senior School Category; Uwakwe Johncollins Chikanyima, Sacred Heart Seminary School, Porthacourt, Rivers State, Winner, Junior School Category; Sayo Elumaro Partner, Ernst and Young; ‘Deremi Atanda, Managing Director, Remita Payment Services Limited; at the 4th SystemSpecs Children’s Day Essay Competition Award Ceremony held in Lagos, Friday, June 9, 2023.

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Youngsters who shone brightest in the 2023 SystemSpecs Children’s Day Essay Competition (CDEC) were honoured at a National Winners’ Award Ceremony held recently in Lagos, Nigeria.

The ceremony also recognised the winning schools and the State, showcasing their remarkable achievements and promoting the significance of intellectual brilliance and academic excellence among children.

Uwakwe Johncollins Chikanyima of Sacred Heart Seminary, Rivers State, and Afolabi Adeola Joanne of Bishop Howells Memorial Grammar School, Lagos State, emerged winners of the 2023 SystemSpecs CDEC in the junior category and senior category respectively.
About 3,000 entries were received from children between the ages 9 and 16 from all the regions of the federation and the FCT, while they shared mind-blowing technology innovations on the topic “Making Nigerian Children Better Citizens Through the Use of Technology”.

In the junior category, Ifelaja Elliot of Masterhills School, Ogun State, and Onile Jomiloju Ayoade of Eternal Excellency College, Oyo State, won the second and third prizes.

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At the same time, Madu-Nwaigwe Henry of White of Pearl International School, FCT-Abuja, and Dioha Adaeze Margaret of Grundtvig International Secondary School, Anambra State, came second and third in the senior category, respectively.

In addition, Lagos State emerged as the Winning State among other States across Nigeria that participated in the Competition. This award is reserved only for the State with the highest number of public schools in the top 100. The State produced eight (8) out of the twenty-one (21) public schools that came tops in the Competition.

The other public schools within the top 100 were spread across various States in Nigeria, including Ekiti State (1), Enugu State (1), Anambra State (2), Cross River State (1), FCT-Abuja (4), Ogun State (3) and Oyo State (1). 

Among the public schools from Lagos that featured in the top 100 are Local Government Primary School, Ladaba, Epe; State Junior High School, Alimosho; State Senior High School, Oyewole Agege; Command Day Secondary School, Oshodi; Lagos City Senior College, Sabo Yaba; Sito Gbethrome Junior Secondary School, Badagry; Vetland Senior Grammar School, Agege; and Surulere Girls Senior Secondary School, Surulere.

In a remarkable display of commitment, SystemSpecs, Nigeria’s largest software technology group with over 30 years of experience, successfully organised the fourth National Children’s Day Essay Competition. This stands as a testament to the organisation’s unwavering dedication to nurturing indigenous technology capacity through structured Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.

“It’s a dream in the making, helping young Nigerians to recognise early that they have got a role to play in nation-building. Today, we are celebrating another set of Nigerians who have demonstrated excellence, discipline and rigour, allowing their mind to be expanded in what is possible in terms of citizenship, capacity-building and more importantly having a vision that they can do a lot more,” said Deremi Atanda, Managing Director, Remita Payment Services Limited (RPSL).

The first position winner in each category got a high-capacity laptop, laptop table, topnotch headphones, smart wristwatch, 120 gigabytes of internet data for one year, a unique keepsake hoodie, a school bag, and more.

The second and third-place winners in each category also received a high-capacity laptop, 60 gigabytes of internet data for one year, a branded hoodie, a thermal flask, a school bag, and more. Some select public libraries within Lagos State shall be equipped with ten (10) laptops representing the winning prize for this category.

Group Head, Corporate Services at SystemSpecs, Oluwasegun Adesanya, said the Company’s annual Children’s Day Essay Competition is one of its CSR initiatives aimed at developing indigenous technology capacity.

Adesanya said;

“We are amazed by the quality of essays we received from this year’s participants. The entries proffered proven technology solutions that can groom Nigerian children to be better citizens. We have identified the outstanding submissions and will ensure that the relevant stakeholders required to bring these ideas into fruition are carried along.”

Winners of the 2023 SystemSpecs Children’s Day Essay Competition were announced on Monday, 29 May, 2023, while the awards ceremony held on Friday, June 9, 2023. Total number of essays received were 2,895.

The junior category garnered 1,407 entries and senior category 1,488. Participating schools were 1,086 across the 6 geopolitical zones and FCT-Abuja. This represents 43 per cent increase from last year.

After the plagiarism and AI checks, eligible entries came down to 2,095 from 861 schools. The number of participations from public schools in the 2023 competition grew to 864 representing 30 per cent (compared to the 26 per cent in 2022) of the number of schools that participated.  21 public schools also featured in the top 100 schools.

This year, Al Iman Secondary School, Taraba, produced five (5) entries (the highest) number of entries in the top 100, followed by Grundtvig International Secondary School, Anambra State, which produced four (4) entries in the top 100.

During the announcement event, one of the judges, Prof. Babatunde Lawal, a senior lecturer at McPherson University, speaking on the evaluation process, stated that the process was bias-free as all entries were judged without the identities of the participants and in multiple assessments stages, which led to shortlisting the winners as solely determined by the panel of judges.

“The quality of essays received is a testament that Nigerian children are exceptional, innovative, and forward-thinking in proffering solutions to national issues. It further reveals that many Nigerian children are technologically aware and should be encouraged to explore new inventions to be at par with their counterparts around the globe. I commend SystemSpecs for this amazing initiative and believe its outcome will be adopted in policies and national decision-making,” said Prof. Lawal.

For over 30 years, SystemSpecs has provided innovative technology solutions and services through its companies to customers in Nigeria and beyond Africa.

Some of the companies under the Group include RPSL, HumanManager Limited (HML), SystemSpecs Technology Services Limited (STSL), and SystemSpecs Deelaa Limited.

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Youngsters who shone brightest in the 2023 SystemSpecs Children's Day Essay Competition (CDEC) were honoured at a National Winners' Award Ceremony held recently in Lagos, Nigeria.

The ceremony also recognised the winning schools and the State, showcasing their remarkable achievements and promoting the significance of intellectual brilliance and academic excellence among children.

Uwakwe Johncollins Chikanyima of Sacred Heart Seminary, Rivers State, Nigeria and Afolabi Adeola Joanne of Bishop Howells Memorial Grammar School, Lagos State, Nigeria, emerged winners of the 2023 SystemSpecs CDEC in the junior category and senior category respectively.

About 3,000 entries were received from children between the ages 9 and 16 from all the regions of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), while they shared mind-blowing technology innovations on the topic "Making Nigerian Children Better Citizens Through the Use of Technology".

In the junior category, Ifelaja Elliot of Masterhills School, Ogun State, Nigeria and Onile Jomiloju Ayoade of Eternal Excellency College, Oyo State, Nigeria, won the second and third prizes. At the same time, Madu-Nwaigwe Henry of White of Pearl International School, FCT-Abuja, and Dioha Adaeze Margaret of Grundtvig International Secondary School, Anambra State, Nigeria came second and third in the senior category, respectively.

In addition, Lagos State, emerged as the Winning State among other States across Nigeria that participated in the Competition. This award is reserved only for the State with the highest number of public schools in the top 100. The State produced eight (8) out of the twenty-one (21) public schools that came tops in the Competition.

The other public schools within the top 100 were spread across various States in Nigeria, including Ekiti State (1), Enugu State (1), Anambra State (2), Cross River State (1), FCT-Abuja (4), Ogun State (3) and Oyo State (1).

Among the public schools from Lagos that featured in the top 100 are Local Government Primary School, Ladaba, Epe; State Junior High School, Alimosho; State Senior High School, Oyewole Agege; Command Day Secondary School, Oshodi; Lagos City Senior College, Sabo Yaba; Sito Gbethrome Junior Secondary School, Badagry; Vetland Senior Grammar School, Agege; and Surulere Girls Senior Secondary School, Surulere.

In a remarkable display of commitment, SystemSpecs, one of Nigeria's largest software technology group with over 30 years of experience, successfully organised the fourth National Children's Day Essay Competition. This stands as a testament to the organisation's unwavering dedication to nurturing indigenous technology capacity through structured Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.

"It's a dream in the making, helping young Nigerians to recognise early that they have got a role to play in nation-building. Today, we are celebrating another set of Nigerians who have demonstrated excellence, discipline and rigour, allowing their mind to be expanded in what is possible in terms of citizenship, capacity-building and more importantly having a vision that they can do a lot more," said Deremi Atanda, Managing Director, Remita Payment Services Limited (RPSL).

The first position winner in each category got a high-capacity laptop, laptop table, topnotch headphones, smart wristwatch, 120 gigabytes of internet data for one year, a unique keepsake hoodie, a school bag, and more. The second and third-place winners in each category also received a high-capacity laptop, 60 gigabytes of internet data for one year, a branded hoodie, a thermal flask, a school bag, and more. Some select public libraries within Lagos State, Nigeria shall be equipped with ten (10) laptops representing the winning prize for this category.

Group Head, Corporate Services at SystemSpecs, Oluwasegun Adesanya, said the Company's annual Children's Day Essay Competition is one of its CSR initiatives aimed at developing indigenous technology capacity.

Adesanya said, "We are amazed by the quality of essays we received from this year's participants. The entries proffered proven technology solutions that can groom Nigerian children to be better citizens. We have identified the outstanding submissions and will ensure that the relevant stakeholders required to bring these ideas into fruition are carried along."

Winners of the 2023 SystemSpecs Children's Day Essay Competition were announced on Monday, 29 May, 2023, while the awards ceremony held on Friday, June 9, 2023. Total number of essays received were 2,895. The junior category garnered 1,407 entries and senior category 1,488. Participating schools were 1,086 across the 6 geopolitical zones and FCT-Abuja, Nigeria. This represents 43 per cent increase from last year.

After the plagiarism and AI checks, eligible entries came down to 2,095 from 861 schools. The number of participations from public schools in the 2023 competition grew to 864 representing 30 per cent (compared to the 26 per cent in 2022) of the number of schools that participated. 21 public schools also featured in the top 100 schools.

This year, Al Iman Secondary School, Taraba, Nigeria, produced five (5) entries (the highest) number of entries in the top 100, followed by Grundtvig International Secondary School, Anambra State, Nigeria, which produced four (4) entries in the top 100.

During the announcement event, one of the judges, Prof. Babatunde Lawal, a senior lecturer at McPherson University, Nigeria, speaking on the evaluation process, stated that the process was bias-free as all entries were judged without the identities of the participants and in multiple assessments stages, which led to shortlisting the winners as solely determined by the panel of judges.

"The quality of essays received is a testament that Nigerian children are exceptional, innovative, and forward-thinking in proffering solutions to national issues. It further reveals that many Nigerian children are technologically aware and should be encouraged to explore new inventions to be at par with their counterparts around the globe. I commend SystemSpecs for this amazing initiative and believe its outcome will be adopted in policies and national decision-making," said Prof. Lawal.

For over 30 years, SystemSpecs has provided innovative technology solutions and services through its companies to customers in Nigeria and beyond Africa. Some of the companies under the Group include RPSL, HumanManager Limited (HML), SystemSpecs Technology Services Limited (STSL), and SystemSpecs Deelaa Limited.

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Win Big in SystemSpecs 2024 Essay Contest for Young Nigerian Students - Apply Today!

Are you a young, bright mind in Nigeria passionate about technology and its impacts on society? The SystemSpecs Children’s Day Essay Competition (CDEC) 2024 invites primary and secondary students to explore "Protecting the Nigerian Child from the Dangers of Online Technology." This competition not only sparks innovative thinking but also offers fabulous prizes. Ready to make a difference in the digital world?

SystemSpecs Children's Day Essay Competition

SystemSpecs Children’s Day Essay Competition (CDEC) is igniting the spark of innovation within Nigeria’s youth by challenging primary and secondary school students across the nation to present technological solutions to pressing national issues. This esteemed competition, established as a cornerstone of SystemSpecs’ Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), is dedicated to nurturing the intellectual and creative potential of the younger generation, thereby contributing to the advancement of the Nigerian ICT sector and societal development at large.

Deadline April 19, 2024
Theme Protecting Nigerian Children Online
Prizes Laptops, Headphones, Data, and More!
Categories Junior (9-12 yrs), Senior (13-16 yrs)
Word Limit Junior: 1,000 words, Senior: 1,500 words
Eligibility Primary & Secondary Students (9-16 yrs) in Nigeria
Submission PDF format, One entry per student
No Double Entries Ensures originality and fairness

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Announcement of winners, purpose of the competition.

Launched in 2020, the CDEC is more than just a contest; it is a mission to empower the leaders of tomorrow by encouraging them to engage with current technological challenges and propose viable solutions. This initiative underlines SystemSpecs’ commitment to fostering a culture of critical thinking and innovation among young Nigerians, setting a solid foundation for the country’s future in the global tech arena.

2024 Competition Theme

This year’s theme, “Protecting the Nigerian Child from the Dangers of Online Technology,” is timely and critical. Participants are invited to explore and articulate strategies that can help safeguard children against the myriad risks associated with our increasingly digital lifestyle. This challenge not only prompts students to think critically about the digital space but also empowers them to be part of creating a safer online environment for themselves and their peers.

Eligibility Criteria

The competition is segmented into two categories to cater to a broad spectrum of young intellects:

  • Junior Category : Aimed at students aged 9 to 12, with essay submissions not exceeding 1,000 words.
  • Senior Category : Designed for students aged 13 to 16, with essays capped at 1,500 words.

Both categories offer young scholars the chance to articulate their insights and solutions in English, fostering a blend of creativity and analytical thinking.

Prizes and Incentives

The rewards for this competition are both generous and motivating, designed to further encourage participants’ edu cational and technological pursuits. Winners can expect to receive:

  • High-capacity laptops
  • Premium headphones
  • Portable laptop stands
  • Smart wristwatches
  • One year of free internet data

Additionally, consolation prizes ensure that numerous participants are acknowledged for their efforts and creativity.

How to Apply

Prospective participants should head to SystemSpecs’ official application page to submit their entries. Essays must be endorsed by either an accredited school official, parent, or legal guardian, ensuring that each submission is the student’s original work. Please note, the competition is stringent about the rule of one entry per participant to maintain fairness and integrity.

Submission Guidelines

To ensure your submission is considered, adhere to the following guidelines:

  • Submit your essay in PDF format, including essential details such as the student’s name, addresses, email, and contact number.
  • Maintain originality; plagiarism will lead to automatic disqualification.
  • The deadline is set for April 19, 2024, giving ample time for thoughtful and impactful entries.

The winners, brimming with potential and creativity, will be announced in the second quarter of the year. Keep an eye on SystemSpecs’ social media platforms for updates and possibly inspiring stories of young innovators making a difference.

SystemSpecs Children’s Day Essay Competition stands as a beacon of hope and a testament to the untapped potential within Nigeria’s youth. By engaging with such crucial topics as online safety, this competition not only showcases the intellectual prowess of young Nigerians but also plays a vital role in shaping a safer digital future. If you are eligible, seize this opportunity to make your voice heard and contribute to the ongoing conversation about technology and child protection in Nigeria.

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SystemSpecs 2023 Children's Day Essay Competition

Published: 12 Mar 2023

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The 2023 SystemSpecs Children’s Day Essay Competition (CDEC) is here again and promises to be great! This competition is not your usual essay contest – it is a chance for all primary and secondary school students in Nigeria between ages 9-16 to showcase their innovative ideas for solving national problems using technology.

This year’s topic is  “Making Nigerian Children Better Citizens Through the Use of Technology”.  Participants are to explore this theme to come up with mind-blowing ideas.

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SystemSpecs has introduced a new winning category to celebrate the States with the highest number of valid entries. Winners of the essay competition will receive exciting prizes, including a high-capacity laptop, top-notch headphones, a portable laptop stand, a smart wristwatch, internet data for one year, and more.

Primary and secondary children schooling in Nigeria ages 9 years and not older than 16 years by March 15, 2023. The Junior category (ages 9 to 12) submits a maximum of 1,000 words, while the Senior category (ages 13 to 16) submits a maximum of 1,500 words.

These are the rules: 

  • Your essay must be in English.
  • You are only allowed to submit one entry per participant.
  • Your submission must be your original thoughts; plagiarism will not be tolerated!
  • An accredited school official or parent or legal guardian must endorse your entry.

Winners will be announced on  May 29, 2023 , and the award ceremony will take place on  June 9, 2023.  So, buckle up and get ready to show us what you’ve got!

The topic for the essay competition is “Making Nigerian Children Better Citizens through the use of Technology“. Participants are required to submit their essays between March 15, 2023, and April 14, 2023, through the submission portal  www.systemspecs.com.ng/2023essay .

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SystemSpecs Essay Competition 2024 For Children [9-16 Years]

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SystemSpecs essay competition is out for children between the ages of 9 and 16 for the 2024 edition. It has invited individuals to extend the opportunity to participate in the essay competition to their network. This includes children or wards of family, friends, neighbours, alumni groups, school administrators, social media platforms, and their state.

SystemSpecs, a technology company committed to national growth and development, has announced the 2024 edition of its annual Children’s Day Essay Competition (CDEC). The theme for this year’s competition is “Protecting the Nigerian Child from the Dangers of Online Technology”.

SystemSpecs Children’s Day Essay Competition Prizes

SystemSpecs has introduced a new winning category to celebrate the States with the highest number of valid entries. Winners of the essay competition will receive exciting prizes, including a high-capacity laptop, top-notch headphones, a portable laptop stand, a smart wristwatch, internet data for one year, and more.

SystemSpecs Children’s Day Essay Competition Submission Guidelines

The topic for the essay competition is “Protecting the Nigerian Child from the Dangers of Online Technology.” Participants are tasked with exploring strategies to safeguard children in an increasingly digital world. Participants are required to submit their essays by April 12, 2024, through the submission portal www.systemspecs.com.ng/2024essay . The essay should not exceed 1000 words for the Junior category (9 to 12 years) and 1500 words for the Senior category (13 to 16 years).

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SystemSpecs Children’s Day Essay Competition 2023

2023 SystemSpecs Children’s Day Essay Competition (CDEC) is back and looks fantastic! This contest is not your typical essay competition; it gives all primary and secondary school kids in Nigeria, aged 9 to 16, the chance to present their creative approaches to leveraging technology to solve pressing problems at home.

This year’s topic is “Making Nigerian Children Better Citizens Through the Use of Technology”. Participants are asked to research this topic and come up with brilliant suggestions.

Eligibility Requirements

All Nigerian primary and secondary school students must be 9 years old or younger by March 15, 2023. Whereas the Senior category (ages 13 to 16) is limited to 1,500 words, the Junior category (ages 9 to 12) is limited to 1,000 words.

  • Your essay must be in English.
  • You are only allowed to submit one entry per participant.
  • Your submission must be your original thoughts; plagiarism will not be tolerated!
  • An accredited school official or parent or legal guardian must endorse your entry.

Benefits of SystemSpecs Essay Competition

SystemSpecs has created a brand-new winning category to honor the States with the most legitimate submissions. Prizes for essay competition winners include a high-capacity laptop, premium headphones, a foldable laptop stand, a smartwatch, one year of internet connection, and more.

On May 29, 2023, winners will be revealed, and on June 9, 2023, there will be an award presentation. So fasten your seatbelt and get ready to impress us!

How to Apply

The topic for the essay competition is “Making Nigerian Children Better Citizens through the use of Technology“. Participants are required to submit their essays between March 15, 2023, and April 14, 2023, through the submission portal  www.systemspecs.com.ng/2023essay .

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SystemSpecs To Unveil Nigeria’s Next Tech Champions

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SystemSpecs, a pioneering technology company in Nigeria, is set to redefine Children’s Day with the highly anticipated announcement of the new tech champions from the 2024 SystemSpecs Children’s Day Essay Competition.

This prestigious event will take place virtually on May 27, 2024, marking a significant celebration of young talent and innovation.

Founded in 1992 by John Obaro, SystemSpecs has consistently delivered cutting-edge solutions to businesses and governments across Nigeria and Africa. With a firm commitment to bridging the technology skill gap in Nigeria, the company initiated the Children’s Day Essay Competition in 2020, as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR).

In the past five (5) years, the competition has inspired and cultivated the critical thinking, leadership and advocacy skills of young Nigerians between the ages of 9 and 16.

“The Children’s Day Essay Competition is more than just a contest; it is a platform for young minds to express their ideas and solutions to national issues,” said ‘DeRemi Atanda, Managing Director, Remita. “We are thrilled to recognize and celebrate these young Nigerian tech champions who exemplify our values – innovation and diligence in pursuit of excellence. Our goal is to nurture these talents and support their development, contributing to Nigeria’s technological advancement.”

This year’s competition received an overwhelming response from public and private schools from 36 states and FCT in Nigeria, showcasing the exceptional talent and potential of Nigerian youth.

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“We are grateful to all the judges who played a crucial role in the evaluation process. Their expertise and dedication have been instrumental in identifying and celebrating the deserving winners of this competition”, said Bukola Adeboye, Group Head, Corporate Services.

The winners will be announced by members of the executive leadership of SystemSpecs Group, alongside digital content creator and strategist, Miss. Tobi Ayeni, also known as ‘Miss Techy’ during the virtual ceremony. Afterwards, there will be an awards ceremony on June 7, 2024, which will honour the winners with prizes, certificates, and opportunities for mentorship and further growth in the tech industry.

SystemSpecs is dedicated to making a lasting impact on the Nigerian tech landscape through its subsidiaries, which include SystemSpecs Technology Services Limited (STSL), Remita Payment Services (RPSL), HumanManager Limited (HML), and Deelaa. The company offers a range of services, including seamless payments, HR and payroll solutions, entertainment, and lifestyle, and more.

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SystemSpecs 2023 Children's Day Essay Competition

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Are you ready?

The 2023 SystemSpecs Children’s Day Essay Competition (CDEC) is here again and promises to be great! This competition is not your usual essay contest – it is a chance for all primary and secondary school students in Nigeria between ages 9-16 to showcase their innovative ideas for solving national problems using technology.

This year’s topic is  “Making Nigerian Children Better Citizens Through the Use of Technology”.  Participants are to explore this theme to come up with mind-blowing ideas.

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SystemSpecs has introduced a new winning category to celebrate the States with the highest number of valid entries. Winners of the essay competition will receive exciting prizes, including a high-capacity laptop, top-notch headphones, a portable laptop stand, a smart wristwatch, internet data for one year, and more.

Primary and secondary children schooling in Nigeria ages 9 years and not older than 16 years by March 15, 2023. The Junior category (ages 9 to 12) submits a maximum of 1,000 words, while the Senior category (ages 13 to 16) submits a maximum of 1,500 words.

These are the rules: 

  • Your essay must be in English.
  • You are only allowed to submit one entry per participant.
  • Your submission must be your original thoughts; plagiarism will not be tolerated!
  • An accredited school official or parent or legal guardian must endorse your entry.

Winners will be announced on  May 29, 2023 , and the award ceremony will take place on  June 9, 2023.  So, buckle up and get ready to show us what you’ve got!

The topic for the essay competition is “Making Nigerian Children Better Citizens through the use of Technology“. Participants are required to submit their essays between March 15, 2023, and April 14, 2023, through the submission portal  www.systemspecs.com.ng/2023essay .

For more details, visit  SystemSpecs website

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  16. SystemSpecs flagoffs 4th annual Children's Day Essay Competition

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  17. SystemSpecs Children's Day Essay Competition 2024 ‱ MySchoolGist

    If you are eligible, seize this opportunity to make your voice heard and contribute to the ongoing conversation about technology and child protection in Nigeria. SystemSpecs invites Nigerian students aged 9-16 to tackle online safety in the 2024 Essay Contest. Win laptops, smart watches, and more by submitting your innovative solutions by April ...

  18. Winners emerge in the SystemSpecs Children's Day Essay Competition

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  19. SystemSpecs 2023 Children's Day Essay Competition

    Requirements for SystemSpecs Essay Competition. Primary and secondary children schooling in Nigeria ages 9 years and not older than 16 years by March 15, 2023. The Junior category (ages 9 to 12) submits a maximum of 1,000 words, while the Senior category (ages 13 to 16) submits a maximum of 1,500 words. These are the rules:

  20. SystemSpecs Essay Competition 2024 For Children [9-16 Years]

    SystemSpecs essay competition is out for children between the ages of 9 and 16 for the 2024 edition. It has invited individuals to extend the opportunity to participate in the essay competition to their network. This includes children or wards of family, friends, neighbours, alumni groups, school administrators, social media platforms, and ...

  21. Essay Contest

    This essay contest offers students on the front-line an opportunity to present thoughtful approaches to these problems. Winners will receive a substantial prize and have their essay published in the AJN and online. ... Winners will be notified by email on Friday 23 November 2023. Prize giving: 1 December 2024 (Eastern Suburbs Sydney location ...

  22. SystemSpecs Children's Day Essay Competition 2023

    Prizes for essay competition winners include a high-capacity laptop, premium headphones, a foldable laptop stand, a smartwatch, one year of internet connection, and more. Process On May 29, 2023, winners will be revealed, and on June 9, 2023, there will be an award presentation.

  23. SystemSpecs To Unveil Nigeria's Next Tech Champions

    SystemSpecs, a pioneering technology company in Nigeria, is set to redefine Children's Day with the highly anticipated announcement of the new tech champions from the 2024 SystemSpecs Children ...

  24. SystemSpecs 2023 Children's Day Essay Competition

    Requirements for SystemSpecs Children's Day Essay Competition Qualification. Primary and secondary children schooling in Nigeria ages 9 years and not older than 16 years by March 15, 2023. The Junior category (ages 9 to 12) submits a maximum of 1,000 words, while the Senior category (ages 13 to 16) submits a maximum of 1,500 words.