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NCS Confers Fellowship on Ogochukwu, 13 Others

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Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) has conferred its professional fellowship on members who through their expertise have contributed to the advancement of information technology in Nigeria.

Engr. Ifeanyi Frank Ogochukwu an accomplished IT and Aviation professional and thirteen others were on the 30th November, 2016 at the MUSON Centre, Lagos conferred with the professional fellowship of the Nigeria Computer Society.

According to Professor Sola Aderounmu, NCS President, Ogochukwu a top notch IT professional in the aviation industry, has contributed immensely and is still contributing to the safety of air navigation globally particularly in Nigeria both technically and by advocacy.

Ogochukwu, a Licensed Air Traffic Safety Electronics Specialist, Worldclass CIO, arguably Nigeria first public sector titled CIO, IT Ambassador and a Microsoft Hero was until May, 2015 the Chief Information Officer/ General Manager (ICT), Nigerian Airspace Management Agency and is currently Chief Technology Strategist, Debbie Mishael Consulting and the Founder, CxO Africa – a technology and business leadership platform. Ifeanyi managed NAMA’s IT infrastructure and Systems in over 26 airport locations.

A highly driven result oriented, consummate and strategic Technology, Aviation and Management professional with multifaceted knowledge, skill and competencies: have over thirty years’ experience and proven track record in managing cutting edge technology and people particularly within the air transport environment and delivering on aviation industry based projects, empowering professionals and interns; and driven by the vision of maximizing opportunities and assuring a safe and secure aviation sector. He established a world class ICT organization from scratch and strategically created value driven transformational solutions and infrastructure for the efficiency and safety of Air Navigatione.g. e-Flight Plan, e-NOTAM and e- Flight Clearance.

Ifeanyi, an Aeronautical Telecommunications Engineering and Business Degree graduate, also received with distinction a Master’s degree in Communications Management, Masters in Information Technology, PG in IT and Telecoms Law and is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree – IT and Telecoms Law. His educational journey to date include: Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, University of Abuja, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Coventry University, University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom Telecommunications Academy, University of Rwanda, Buckinghamshire New University, Belmont University, ITU Centre of Excellence and Open University of Tanzania.

Professional trainings include amongst others: Satellite Communications; Communication, Navigation and Air Traffic Management for Engineers; Strategic SLA Management for ICT; Certified Information Security Consultant; Digital Forensic and Ethical Hacking; Aviation Security and Critical Infrastructure Protection, Testing and Quality Assurance; Safety Management System; ICT Business Manager Certification; Aeronautical Information Management and Performance Based Navigation; Open Source Systems; Network and Enterprise Architecture; Cloud and Storage Certification; TRACON Skywan VSAT; Data Communications; Surveillance Radar Systems and Project Management Certification.

In the course of his professional career Ifeanyi held several career and project positions including: Chairman/Lead Working Group (WG 4) of the ITU Focus Group on Aviation Applications in the Cloud for Flight Data Monitoring ( FG AC);Member, Technical Advisory Committee to HMCT; Project Coordinator NAMA World Bank Project Implementation Unit (PIU) – West and Central African Air Transport Safety and Security Programme.

Others are, Project Manager: Controller Pilot Data Link Communications and Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Contract, SITA NAMA Air Traffic Communications Network Consultancy, Airspace Vulnerability Security Assessment Audit, Enterprise IT Infrastructure; Team Lead: Total Radar Coverage of Nigeria Airspace VSAT Network Design and Implementation; Project Coordinator – Emergency Training Needs Assessment, Microsoft Dynamics AX Enterprise Resource Planning Software Implementation.

Other projects include Project Team Member: World Geodetic Survey-84 and Performance Based Navigation, Corporate Strategy and Impact Plan Team; Project Administrator and Facilitator – e-Flight Plan and e-NOTAM ( Notice to Air Men) and e – Flight Clearance; Programme Design and Implementation Manager – ICT Capacity Building for over 2000 NAMA staff, Training provider and Administrator for over 1500 IT interns – 2001 – 2015and IT Capacity Building for League of Airport Correspondents (LAAC) where he was nicknamed IT Father; Project Management trainer for NAMA staff, also Principal Officer ATC Surveillance Radar Systems/ National Y2K Programme Secretary Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria where he was nicknamed Y2K; Principal Officer – Electronics Communications, Federal Civil Aviation Authority.

He is a member of several professional bodies including: Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria; Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria; Fellow: Institute of Business Development and Institute of Aviation Management; Institute of Chartered IT Professionals -South Africa; National Association of Air Traffic Engineers; International Federation of Air Traffic Safety Electronics Associations;(Life Member, Nigerian Computer Society; Nigerian Institute of Management; Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers and Information Technology Systems and Security Professionals. Ifeanyi is a trainer, facilitator and CIO Coach.

Others conferred with the fellowship include, Mr. Yele Okeremi, co-founder and CEO, Precise Financial Services (PFS); Alhaja Folashade Aribidesi; Mr. Jonathan Ojomo, chief data processing officer, Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC); Abidun Abeke; Dr. Oluwaseyitanfunmi Osunade; Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem, founder and CEO, Teledom Group; Bassey Okwong; Dr. Madu Galadima; Mr. Kola Okunola; and Dr. Akinseye Damilola.

 


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AXA Mansard Empowers Female SMEs with Financial, Digital Skills

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AXA Mansard, a member of AXA has empowered 200 female Small and Medium Enterprises with financial literacy and digital business skills.

In collaboration with SME 100 Africa, the two-day training, which was held in Lagos, is part of AXA’s lined-up programmes to commemorate this year’s International Women’s Day.

Speaking, Olusesan Ogunyooye, Head of Marketing AXA Mansard, said the training was aimed to empower female SME owners with skills to improve business output and position them for the increasing economic opportunities available in an increasingly digital marketplace.

Ogunyooye noted that the move was in line with AXA Mansard’s sustainability agenda, explaining that the company was convinced that support for women through its inclusive protection programmes was pivotal to its purpose of acting for human progress by protecting what matters and its mission of moving from being a payer to a partner.

He further said that focusing on digital skills was important because the company realised the importance of digital skills to the growth of the SME sector in Nigeria and wants to ensure that women were empowered enough to be a consequential part of that growth.

“It’s almost trite to say that SMEs are the engine for economic growth, especially in developing countries like Nigeria, where over 45 million adults are business owners. What needs to be continually discussed is how Nigeria is going to unlock that potential for economic development and how much of that potential will be unlocked by women and for women.”

“For us at AXA Mansard, we are aware that digital will play a major role in unlocking these current opportunities and Nigeria’s economic future. So, to ensure that women are equally represented in unlocking these future potentials, that’s why we have collaborated with SME 100 Africa to support them in developing the required skills”.

“Our choice of digital and financial literacy skills is deliberate. We understand the power of the duo. We understand that helping these SMEs with the skills to attract more customers will be a faster means to empower them.

“We see that they have amazing products and services, but they need to understand how to attract value for themselves by attracting the right customers, and you will agree with me that virtually all customer segments are online in one way or another today.

“So, if we can empower them with digital business skills, we would have helped them with the heavy lifting of trying to find and attract customers”. Ogunyooye explained.

According to him, AXA Mansard believes that for the world to experience progress truly, there must be an equitable distribution of creation and access to opportunities for men and women. This quest for balance informed the SHE for Shield initiative, a women-centred inclusive protection programme of AXA Mansard.

SHE for Shield is a group of initiatives designed for the Nigerian woman. The goal is to see them grow, add value, and help them mitigate risks at every step.

According to the company, research has found that access to health care is one of the most important things to Nigerian women, regardless of their economic segment. They desire to be financially independent, secure, and respected in the community.

 


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IFC Invests in New 4DX Ventures Fund to Support Tech Startups in Africa

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IFC is investing $10.5 million in a new fund by 4DX Ventures, a New York-based venture capital firm focused on supporting early-stage African technology companies across a broad set of sectors, including fintech, e-commerce, edtech, climate tech, and health tech.

IFC’s investment in 4DX Ventures Fund III will come from IFC’s $225 million venture capital platform, which was launched last year to strengthen emerging VC ecosystems and invest in early-stage companies in Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, and Pakistan.

Africa is among the regions least served by venture capital, receiving just 2% of global venture deal volume in the third quarter of 2023. Access to capital on the continent has been further exacerbated by a slowdown in global venture capital investment.

Tech ecosystems are nascent, or even nonexistent, outside of more established markets such as Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, and South Africa.

“IFC and 4DX Ventures share the commitment to supporting tech entrepreneurs with innovations that will help Africa leapfrog in critical areas such as climate, health care, fintech, e-commerce, and education,” said Walter Baddoo, Co-Founder and General Partner of 4DX Ventures.

“We look forward to partnering with IFC to help promising tech startups build transformative businesses and realize sustainable development impact on the continent.”

4DX’s new fund will invest in companies with tech solutions that can improve productivity, efficiency and competitiveness across Africa. The firm’s first two funds invested in companies such as Egypt-based e-commerce platform MaxAB, an IFC portfolio company; Ghana-based health tech firm mPharma; and Kenya-based B2B e-commerce platform Wasoko, formerly known as Sokowatch.

“By supporting the development of tech ecosystems in emerging markets, IFC’s venture capital platform aims to improve access to key services, boost business competitiveness, and promote job creation through digital transformation,” said Mohamed Gouled, Vice President of Industries at IFC.

“Our investment in venture funds such as 4DX Ventures will help African entrepreneurs access more financing and resources they need to scale tech innovations and bolster sustainable growth across the continent.

In addition to providing capital, IFC will work with 4DX Ventures to implement their environmental and social management system.


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Climate Action Africa Announces CAAF24

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Climate Action Africa (CAA) has announced the inaugural convening of the Climate Action Africa Forum (CAAF24). This international event brings together stakeholders from across the world who drive thought leadership insights on how to encourage collaboration, catalyse actionable solutions, and urge governments, businesses, and individuals to invest in climate-smart initiatives.

The climate-focused event was announced at last week’s Friday international press conference held at the prestigious Transcorp Hilton Abuja. This marks a significant milestone in Africa’s journey towards a sustainable future. A precursor to the upcoming Climate Action Africa Forum scheduled for June 17-19, 2024, at the Landmark Events Centre in Lagos, Nigeria, this press conference brought together leaders, experts, and stakeholders from across the globe. The gathering’s main goal was to discuss the urgent need for sustainable development plans and climate-smart investments in Africa.

Framed by the theme “Green Economies, Brighter Futures: Innovating and Investing in Africa’s Climate-Smart Development,” the international press conference became a vibrant platform for insightful discussions, strategic collaborations, and impactful engagements. It convened an esteemed gathering of leaders, experts, and stakeholders to explore solutions for Africa’s pressing environmental challenges.

The event kicked off with a welcome address by the Executive Director and Co-founder of Climate Action Africa, Grace Mbah, who having announced the commencement of event registration as April 2nd, 2024, made the call for tech-driven solutions and innovations in the fields of emissions reduction, transportation, agriculture, energy, circularity and building and construction to apply to participate in the deal room.

Providing insights to attendees on how innovative approaches and collaborative action is at the heart of CAAF24, she extended an opportunity to like minded organisations who would like to partner by hosting side events and finally, a call for volunteers from across the continent.

“It’s no news that the world stands at a critical juncture, where decisive action is imperative to mitigate the adverse impacts of climate change. Against this backdrop, CAAF24 serves as a pivotal platform for key stakeholders to engage in meaningful discourse, and forge collaborative pathways towards a greener, more sustainable future.

The essence of CAAF lies in its commitment to shaping a climate-resilient Africa through co-creation, innovation, and sustainable investment. Through this initiative, we aim to catalyse solutions that enhance the sustainability and prosperity of the continent’s natural resources, people, and economies,” Grace stated.

During the International Press Conference, distinguished speakers and thought leaders emphasised the urgent need for collective action in tackling Africa’s climate challenges.

They delved into critical topics like renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, biodiversity conservation, and climate finance, offering practical insights and inspiring initiatives.

Jummai Vandu, representing the National Council on Climate Change, expressed optimism about the initiative’s outcomes. “Today’s discussions,” she said, “underscore the urgency of our collective efforts to combat climate change. The National Council believes working together is key to driving meaningful action and creating a more sustainable future for Africa and beyond.”

With the International Press Conference complete, the stage is set for CAAF24. Stakeholders will converge to translate ideas into action, forge partnerships, and drive progress towards a climate-smart Africa.

Mrs. Taiwo Fashipe, Head of Media for the Presidential CNG Initiative (P-CNGi), echoed similar sentiments, stating: “The theme of this year’s Climate Action Africa Forum aligns with our goals, vision, and mission at the Presidential CNG Initiative.

“We look forward to using this platform to advance interest in and investment in greener and cleaner energy sources like CNG.”

Standing at a crucial juncture in Africa’s quest for sustainable development, CAAF24, convened by Climate Action Africa in partnership with the National Council on Climate Change, Channels Media Group, and Founder Institute, emerges as a beacon.

It brings together the private and public sectors, guiding the continent towards a future marked by resilience, prosperity, and environmental stewardship.

 


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