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Celebrating

30 YEARS OF
UNSTOPPABLE JOURNEY

Three decades ago, we ventured out with faith and confidence to develop solutions that will make life easier for humanity.

Three decades later, from a 5-man workforce in 1992 to powering the diverse software needs of millions of individuals, organisations and governments across Africa, we have not deviated from the vision; we are still as committed as the first day the first line of code was written – while continuously putting humanity at the centre of our operations.

It’s been 30 years of innovation and impact, empowering businesses, employees, owners and managers, improving processes across Africa. The journey was tough but we survived the turbulence terrain.

Today, while celebrating the progress we have made over last three decades; we are also setting the stage that will shape the next 30 years.

Celebrate with us friends, SystemSpecs is 30 years young.

It’s a Long Story

We’ve had the privilege of being around for 30 years, providing innovative Financial Technology and Human Capital Solutions and services to organisations and individuals in Nigeria and other African countries.

The Story even gets longer…

We’re proudly 100% Nigerian firm bubbling with energetic, brilliant and awesome Nigerians who continue to be at the heart of our never ending innovation cycle. We’ve weathered many storms, swam many rivers, navigated many jungles and earned many honour stripes for our Systems, Solutions and Services.

We’ve impacted communities, delivered many national projects, employed over a thousand young people and proudly flow the Nigerian flag everywhere we found ourselves. With our eyes on the future, we keep innovating to ensure our employees, customers, communities and investors get the best at all times.

Today, we celebrate 30 years of innovation and impact…

and to imagine we’re just getting started.

MY SYSTEMSPECS STORY

The people speak

HEAR FROM OUR ALUMNI

Christopher Ohikhena

Head, Finance & Accounts (Alumni)

In 2003, my wife, then an employee of Intercellular, came to SystemSpecs for SunSystems training. She got home and told me about the training and how well Ben Oyibo handled the class.

She further told me SystemSpecs is a place for me to work in view of how beautiful the environment was. We then set out to make more enquiries about the company and who can lead us to the MD. All these happened during the 2003 convention of Foursquare Gospel Church titled “I see the Lord”. Fortunately, my Chapter President of Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International was the convention Secretary while JTO was the Chairman.

I got an offer and resumed in April 13, 2004 as Manager, Finance & Accounts and within two years, rose to Head, Finance & Accounts.

SystemSpecs had an impact on me during the 6 years of my stay:

Being in the midst of techies made me to study and became a Certified Information Systems Auditor in 2008.

SystemSpecs made me believe that the quality of letter that goes out tells a lot about the image of an organization. This has a great impact on me and my current employment.

When you have Mr. Christopher Kolade as Chairman (now replaced by Dr. Ernest Ndukwe) of the Board, you know your report must be without issues. I became more thorough while preparing the financial report for the Board meeting.

JTO, as we fondly called the Group Managing Director, and seed sowing are synonymous. As Head, Finance & Accounts, I was privileged to be in the know of the monthly contributions to various organizations to support humanity. This is one area I will forever cherish, and I believe for this reason our path crossed.

After 6 years of service, I bade farewell to SystemSpecs as Head, Finance & Accounts on Friday, 12th March 2010, but our relationship has continued till date.

I wish SystemSpecs the best in the years ahead.

Christopher Ohikhena

Head, Finance & Accounts | April 14, 2004 – March 10, 2010

In 2003, my wife, then an employee of Intercellular, came to SystemSpecs for SunSystems training. She got home and told me about the training and how well Ben Oyibo handled the class.

She further told me SystemSpecs is a place for me to work in view of how beautiful the environment was. We then set out to make more enquiries about the company and who can lead us to the MD. All these happened during the 2003 convention of Foursquare Gospel Church titled “I see the Lord”. Fortunately, my Chapter President of Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International was the convention Secretary while JTO was the Chairman.

I got an offer and resumed in April 13, 2004 as Manager, Finance & Accounts and within two years, rose to Head, Finance & Accounts.

SystemSpecs had an impact on me during the 6 years of my stay:

Being in the midst of techies made me to study and became a Certified Information Systems Auditor in 2008.

SystemSpecs made me believe that the quality of letter that goes out tells a lot about the image of an organization. This has a great impact on me and my current employment.

When you have Mr. Christopher Kolade as Chairman (now replaced by Dr. Ernest Ndukwe) of the Board, you know your report must be without issues. I became more thorough while preparing the financial report for the Board meeting.

JTO, as we fondly called the Group Managing Director, and seed sowing are synonymous. As Head, Finance & Accounts, I was privileged to be in the know of the monthly contributions to various organizations to support humanity. This is one area I will forever cherish, and I believe for this reason our path crossed.

After 6 years of service, I bade farewell to SystemSpecs as Head, Finance & Accounts on Friday, 12th March 2010, but our relationship has continued till date.

I wish SystemSpecs the best in the years ahead.

Christopher Ohikhena

Head, Finance & Accounts | April 14, 2004 – March 10, 2010

Omotope Awoleye

Account Manager (Alumni)

It is with great pleasure to write about my time at SystemSpecs as a pioneer staff.

I joined SystemSpecs as a fresh graduate officially in 1992. I was the second staff that SystemSpecs hired after the MD.

I am John Obaro’s first cousin, so after my college education in Kaduna, “my dad” brought me to Lagos for “my big brother” to get me a job. During the job search with a few banks for employment, he mentioned starting a software company and asked if I would like to work with him. I reluctantly agreed with the hope of still “checking out” when I get the banking job. Guess what, I worked with SystemSpecs for fourteen years and left as an Account Manager.

Indeed, I learnt a great deal from the organisation. First, I was privileged to work in various positions within the organisation which gave me the opportunity to interact with many people of diverse backgrounds, gaining people and business communication skills.

Secondly, SystemSpecs taught me to be diligent and always strive for excellence.

I also learnt about commitment as it relates to my job and other aspects of life.

It is my prayer that God will continue to grant the management wisdom and best resources to move the company forward in all ramifications.

Cheers to many more profitable and sustainable years in the future!

Omotope Awoleye (nee Omolokun)

It is with great pleasure to write about my time at SystemSpecs as a pioneer staff.

I joined SystemSpecs as a fresh graduate officially in 1992. I was the second staff that SystemSpecs hired after the MD.

I am John Obaro’s first cousin, so after my college education in Kaduna, “my dad” brought me to Lagos for “my big brother” to get me a job. During the job search with a few banks for employment, he mentioned starting a software company and asked if I would like to work with him. I reluctantly agreed with the hope of still “checking out” when I get the banking job. Guess what, I worked with SystemSpecs for fourteen years and left as an Account Manager.

Indeed, I learnt a great deal from the organisation. First, I was privileged to work in various positions within the organisation which gave me the opportunity to interact with many people of diverse backgrounds, gaining people and business communication skills.

Secondly, SystemSpecs taught me to be diligent and always strive for excellence.

I also learnt about commitment as it relates to my job and other aspects of life.

It is my prayer that God will continue to grant the management wisdom and best resources to move the company forward in all ramifications.

Cheers to many more profitable and sustainable years in the future!

Omotope Awoleye (nee Omolokun)

SYSTEMSPECS IN MEDIA

ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

THE PRESS CONFERENCE

To flag off the company’s 30th year of serving individuals, organisations and governments in Nigeria and other parts of Africa, SystemSpecs had an interaction with the media where four [4] core strategic decisions were spotlighted:

1. THE YEAR-LONG CELEBRATIONS

SystemSpecs unveiled a series of year-long initiatives which include the 30th Founders’ Day Commemoration, the SystemSpecs Graduate Internship Programme, Stress Awareness Walk, Anniversary Gala, a Special Children’s Day Essay Competition, and a Summer Coding Boot Camp.

Some of these activities have been existing in the company’s operations however a special spotlight is placed on the 2022 editions because it is happening in the anniversary year and will further deepen the brand experience.

2. A NEW CHAIRMAN WAS ANNOUNCED

SystemSpecs announced the appointment of former Executive Vice Chairman of Nigerian Communications Commission and the current chairman of MTN Nigeria, Dr. Ernest Ndukwe, as Chairman who takes over from Nigeria’s former Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Dr. Christopher Kolade. Kolade has retired after 15 years of leading the company through exceptional growth.

Under his tenure at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the ICT industry witnessed tremendous growth and transformation, leading to what has been generally referred to as the era of Nigeria’s Telecommunication Revolution.

Dr Ndukwe is a part-time Faculty at the Lagos Business School. He is also on the board of ICT Research Africa Network. He was appointed as Independent Non-Executive Director of Access Bank Plc in 2013 and currently the board chairman, MTN Nigeria.

3. SYSTEMSPECS ANNOUNCES TWO SUBSIDIARIES

SystemSpecs has expanded its operations through the establishment of two subsidiaries – SystemSpecs Technology Services Limited (STSL) and Remita Payment Services Limited (RPSL).

The firm will now operate as three distinct entities: a holding company, SystemSpecs Holdings Limited and two subsidiaries – Remita Payment Services Limited (RPSL) which focuses on payment and affiliated services and SystemSpecs Technology Services Limited (STSL) which focuses on a wide array of technology solutions and services.

Demola Igbalajobi has been appointed as the Managing Director of SystemSpecs Technology Services Limited while ‘Deremi Atanda has been appointed as the Managing Director of Remita Payment Services Limited. Group Managing Director, SystemSpecs, John Obaro, said the expansion is in alignment with the organisation’s vision of deepening its capacity to meet the technology needs of a broader market [having contributed immensely to the transformation of the financial and human capital technology ecosystems in Africa, especially with Remita [an integrated payment and collections solution]; HumanManager [a comprehensive payroll and HR management solution]; and Paylink [an ecommerce platform].

4. DESTINATION AFRICA

In these thirty years, SystemSpecs have created solutions that have impacted lives and put Nigeria on the global technology map. The company have raised a new generation of Nigerian software talents and empowered private and public sector organisations of all sizes to effectively manage their people, finances, payments and collections.”

After 30 years of operating from Lagos and Abuja Nigeria, SystemSpecs is positioned to extend its reach further on the African continent and beyond, introduce new solutions, and expand the scope of the operations of the group.

THE THANKSGIVING SERVICE

The heavens actually came down on 22-02-02 as the staff of SystemSpecs gathered at its premises popularly called B22 for a thanksgiving service.

The joyous celebration was fully activated by the music team led by Eniola Olusoga. Pastor Itua Ighodalo prayed for the business while Pastor Doyin Jibodu gave the word of encouragement.

Of course, the staff of SystemSpecs danced and sweated it out before the Lord.

The pictures below is a proof that the heavens actually came down:

ANNIVERSARY THANKSGIVING PICTURES

MEDIA INTERACTIONS AND PHOTO-SPREE