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“Digital Transformation in ICT Organizations kickstarts Soon” – Hitachi Vantara
A Robust & Vibrant Digital Tokyo Based Company (Hitachi Vantara) held seminar to help improve the Revenue, growth & information
Recognising the power of data in business innovations and revenue growth, information and communication technology, ICT, company, Hitachi Vantara has advised the country to drive its institutions with data to achieve desired values.
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Digital Transformation in ICT Organizations kickstarts Soon – Hitachi Vantara
Hitachi, at its Insights Day seminar held in Lagos recently, said the power of data is actually what drives both businesses and economies today. Hitachi used the seminar to present solutions on its stable that can help organisations put their data into better use, including how to monetize such data.
Hitachi said since everyday business is under pressure to meet up with set goals and objectives, only digital transformation, can help businesses accelerate cost efficiency and time to market by automating operations and processes.
The company added that data transformation would help increase loyalty and grow revenue by improving customer experience and unlocking innovations. The company’s Managing Director for Sub Sahara Africa, Mr. Alexander Jenewein, said the vision of Hitachi is to bring solutions that can create values from in-house data.
“We at Hitachi Vantara have the solutions, from data centre modernization, which is the first step to ultimately bringing the data centre to the modern age. Our data solution filters information or data irrespective of the quantity, separate and analyse them with the sole purpose of creating value for companies”.
Corroborating Jenewein, the company’s Regional Managing Director, West Africa, Mr. Wale Awosokanre, said the company’s data solution helps people scale into the untapped potential of data, riding on the company’s experience on how to store, enrich, activate and monetize data from the business landscape.
In his remarks, the Lagos State Commissioner for Science and Technology, Mr. Hakeem Fahm, applauded Hitachi for contributing towards helping the state achieve the smart city initiative. He, however, enjoined other companies to emulate Hitachi Vantara and invest more in technology in the state.
He said: “When you take a look at Lagos State, the population is about 22 million and it continues to grow. We are still managing the state with minimal technology but we cannot continue that way. We have to invest more on technology and that is why we are moving heavily into the use of technology to manage the state.
“Lagos State economy is larger than all the other countries in west Africa combined. So, we need to build technology to manage not only the e-Government initiatives but other activities. Lagos is always open for business and we are building applications on e government, e-health, e-survey and so on. Lagos State is encouraging companies like Hitachi to continue to invest in the state,”
Fahm said. On the credibility of Hitachi solutions, the Senior Specialist Solutions Consultant, Hitachi Vantara, Mr. Samson Okpara, said Hitachi’s transparency and adherence to ethical standards, particularly on data integrity makes it sign memorandum of understanding, MoU, for non-disclosure of agreement with its customers, to guarantee that their data will not be shared with a third party.
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Author: Titus Omajali
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) announced on Thursday, 12 September 2024, that it will partner with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) to boost trade, encourage local production and ease Cross-border trade.
The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, made this known when he received the Director-General (DG) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SMEDAN, Charles Oidi, and his team at the NCS Headquarters in Abuja.
The CGC stated that a dedicated SMEDAN team will be established at the NCS office to provide specialized assistance and facilitate seamless processes for small and medium-sized businesses engaged in cross-border trade. “The population of SMEs cannot be ignored. Whatever you do with them, you do it to strengthen the economy of the nation,” he said
Responding, the DG/CEO of SMEDAN, Charles Oidi, commended the CGC for his commitment to SME development and pledged to continue facilitating productive interactions between government agencies and the SME ecosystem. “SMEDAN remains dedicated to identifying bottlenecks, designing inclusive solutions, and implementing effective strategies to support the growth of SMEs in Nigeria,” he stated.
By Femi Anamelechi
Comptroller Babatunde Olomu in charge of the Nigeria Customs Service, Apapa Area Command has announced an all time highest revenue collection of N1.5 trillion from January to September 2024.
The Customs Area Controller (CAC) made the announcement during a parade at the command on Wednesday, 11 September 2024.
He said the outstanding fit was made possible because of the meticulous documentation and professional discipline by officers and men of the Apapa Customs Area Command.
He praised the officers’ for their resilience, commitment and professionalism, while also charging them to do more. “We must surpass this achievement. We cannot afford to relax.”
The CAC assured that the service will continue to reward diligence, commitment and dedication to duty by officers.
Speaking shortly after the parade, Comptroller Olomu reiterated that the command’s outstanding performance in revenue generation was a result of the motivation and rewards system introduced by the command for officers who performed creditably.
“The excellent revenue generation of officers we recorded is as a result of blockage of all revenue generating leakage and proper documentation of payments by officers who were adequately motivated”, he stated.
He therefore, admonished officers in different categories to always strive for excellence in carrying out their statutory duties.
The CAC expressed the appreciation of Apapa Area Command to the Comptroller General of Customs (CGC) Adewale Adeniyi and his management team for leading by example.
…As Comptroller Awe Reaffirms CGC’s Dedication to Recognition
Author: Abass Quadri
Comptroller Michael Awe, in charge of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Cargo (MMIAC) Command, has recognised four officers for their excellent performance in executing their duties.
The officers were honoured during a parade at the Command on Wednesday, 11 September 2024.
Addressing the Officers and men of the Command, the CAC stated that the recognition, which will be done monthly or quarterly, is part of the CGC’s commitment to rewarding hardworking officers.
“There are four officers here, each representing one month from May to August 2024, who will be given letters of recognition today. The letters have reached the Office of the Zonal Coordinator, and he will send them to headquarters,” the CAC said.
Regarding the Command’s revenue generation efforts, Comptroller Awe noted that more than N16 billion has been collected so far. He appreciated the senior officers for their support, acknowledging that this success could not have been achieved alone.
The recognised officers include CSC Itinu Jimoh, CSC Moses Aboki, SC Jidda Aliyu, and IC Sanni Mohammed.
The officers expressed their excitement and gratitude to the CAC for recognising their efforts.
According to CSC Aboki, “The CAC has assured us that we do not need to harbour any fears. Henceforth, we will conduct more thorough examinations, as it is through this that we can detect illicit or underpaid items.”
The parade concluded with a free eye test provided by Poise Eye Care Limited.
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