By Chukwuma Umeorah
As part of its commitment to providing seamless solutions in the area of Information Technology (IT), CWG, a Pan-African systems solution company has taken yet another step by announcing it unveiling of its new subsidiary known as fifthlab.
The Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of CWG, Adewale Adeyipo, who spoke at a press conference in Lagos, said that the unveiling of fifthlab will offer unique IT services as it serves as part of the company’s effort to expand its operations as it marks its 30 years of operation.
Adeyipo, said, “As we reflect on our history, our victories, our losses and our learning as a knowledge-driven organisation, the experiences have produced the opportunity to refine our corporate strategies and values, eventually birthing our CWG 2.0 roadmap a well as the establishment of our training academy, and cementing learning as an integral part of our ethos and culture.”
The MD said that the group, in addition to the unveiling of fifthlab, a number of other activities have also been rolled out. “As part of its commemoration, CWG has launched a number of year-long activities, including Transform-a-School Initiative, Pitch for Transformation Challenge, Youth Boot camp, Award and Gala Night and Thanksgiving Service, in addition to the unveiling of its new subsidiary, the Fifthlab”, he said.
Giving an account the growth of CWG over the years, he noted that it started with five staff in 1992, selling IT infrastructure and later upgraded into using technology to grow business and to solve individual and corporate challenges in the IT space. According to him, CWG currently supports millions of digital accounts in the financial sector, with presence in four African countries; Nigeria, Ghana, Uganda and Cameroon, while offering technology services in 26 African countries.
Chief Operating Officer at CWG, Afolabi Sobande, gave his view about the next phase of CWG’s operations.
He reiterated their commitment to providing exceptional services to its customers ensuring that their technology needs are met and while promptly addressing their challenges.