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{{Infobox engineer
{{Infobox engineer
| name = Sir Demola Ben Aladekomo
| name = Sir Demola Ben Aladekomo KJW
| image = Demola Benjamin Aladekomo.jpeg
| image = Demola Benjamin Aladekomo.jpeg
| native_name = Demola
| native_name = Demola
| native_name_lang = Yoruba
| native_name_lang = Yoruba
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1957|12|31|df=yes}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1957|12|31|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Lagos]], Nigeria
| birth_place = [[Lagos]], Nigeria
| education = {{ubl|B.Sc Computer Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University Ife - 1982|MBA University of Lagos -1984}}
| education = {{ubl|B.Sc Computer Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University Ife - 1982|MBA University of Lagos -1984}}
| alma_mater = {{ubl|Obafemi Awolowo University -Ife|University of Lagos}}
| alma_mater = {{ubl|Obafemi Awolowo University -Ife|University of Lagos}}
| occupation = Computer engineer
| occupation = Computer engineer
| institutions = DATA Foundation
| institutions = DATA Foundation
| known_for = Pioneering the first e-card in Nigeria
| known_for = Pioneering the first e-card in Nigeria
| spouse = Titi Aladekomo
| spouse = Very Reverend Titi Aladekomo
| children = Four
| children = Four
}}
}}
'''Sir Demola Aladekomo''' (born 31 December 1957) is a computer engineer from Lagos, Nigeria. Aladekomo is the chairman of SmartCity Resorts Plc,<ref>{{cite news|last1=Kokumo|first1=Goodie|title=Germans, SmartCity Innovation Hub promoters meet|url=http://www.biztechafrica.com/article/germans-smartcity-innovation-hub-promoters-meet/10210/?section=business#.VXkD0vlViko|access-date=11 June 2015|publisher=Biztech Africa|date=10 June 2015}}</ref> Card Centre Nigeria Limited,<ref>{{cite news|last1=Uzebu|first1=Christie|title=Card Centre Invests in SIM Card plant in Nigeria|url=http://www.cp-africa.com/2015/04/30/cardcentre-invests-in-sim-card-plant-in-nigeria/|access-date=11 June 2015|issue=April 2015|publisher=CP Africa}}</ref> Treasure-nest Limited, Crops Nigeria Limited, Chams Consortium Limited,<ref>{{cite news|last1=Abayomi|first1=Olabisi|title=How National Identification Management System Will Stimulate Development|url=http://www.osundefender.org/?p=50451|access-date=11 June 2015|issue=28 October 2012|publisher=Osun Defender}}</ref> Insider Concepts Limited, and the founder of Chams Plc.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Salako|first1=Taofeek|title=Chams grows profit by 145% as Aladekomo retires|url=http://thenationonlineng.net/new/chams-grows-profit-by-145-as-aladekomo-retires/|access-date=11 June 2015|publisher=The Nation Newspaper|date=1 April 2015}}</ref> He is a Fellow of the Nigeria Computer Society (FNCS)<ref>{{cite news|last1=Nweke|first1=Remmy|title=Aladekomo emerges as NCS President|url=http://www.itrealms.com.ng/2011/07/aladekomo-emerges-ncs-president.html|access-date=11 June 2015|date=29 July 2011}}</ref> and the Computer Professional Registration Council (CPN); a member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), and the immediate past President of the Lagos Business School Alumni Association (LBSAA)<ref>{{cite news|last1=Sunrise|first1=Channels TV|title=LBS Alumni Association Set To Hold 20th President's Dinner|url=http://www.channelstv.com/tag/sir-demola-aladekomo/|access-date=11 June 2015|publisher=Channels Television}}</ref> and the Nigeria Computer Society, respectively. Aladekomo has also served as the vice chairman of the Board of Trustees of SmartCard Society of Nigeria. He is the founder of DATA Foundation<ref>{{cite news|last1=Utor|first1=Florence|title=How To Ensure Sustainable Water Supply, By DATA Foundation Boss|url=http://www.ngrguardiannews.com/2015/04/how-to-ensure-sustainable-water-supply-by-data-foundation-boss/|access-date=11 June 2015|publisher=The Guardian Newspaper|date=4 April 2015}}</ref> and Volunteer Corps,<ref>{{cite news|last1=Ugwu|first1=Peter|title=Chams Hosts Volunteer Corps @ ChamsCity|url=http://nigeriacommunicationsweek.com.ng/e-business/chams-hosts-volunteer-corps-chamscity|access-date=11 June 2015|publisher=Nigeria Communications Weekly|date=28 August 2014}}</ref> non-governmental organizations engaged in corporate social investments in Nigeria.
'''Sir Demola Aladekomo KJW HOA''' (born 31 December 1957) is a computer engineer from [[Lagos]], [[Nigeria]]. Aladekomo is the chairman of [[SmartCity Resorts Plc]],<ref>{{cite news|last1=Kokumo|first1=Goodie|title=Germans, SmartCity Innovation Hub promoters meet|url=http://www.biztechafrica.com/article/germans-smartcity-innovation-hub-promoters-meet/10210/?section=business#.VXkD0vlViko|access-date=11 June 2015|publisher=Biztech Africa|date=10 June 2015}}</ref> [[Card Centre Nigeria Limited]],<ref>{{cite news|last1=Uzebu|first1=Christie|title=Card Centre Invests in SIM Card plant in Nigeria|url=http://www.cp-africa.com/2015/04/30/cardcentre-invests-in-sim-card-plant-in-nigeria/|access-date=11 June 2015|issue=April 2015|publisher=CP Africa|archive-date=18 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150718154906/http://www.cp-africa.com/2015/04/30/cardcentre-invests-in-sim-card-plant-in-nigeria/|url-status=dead}}</ref> Treasure-nest Limited, Crops Nigeria Limited, Chams Consortium Limited,<ref>{{cite news|last1=Abayomi|first1=Olabisi|title=How National Identification Management System Will Stimulate Development|url=http://www.osundefender.org/?p=50451|access-date=11 June 2015|issue=28 October 2012|publisher=Osun Defender|archive-date=28 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150928175159/http://www.osundefender.org/?p=50451|url-status=dead}}</ref> Insider Concepts Limited, and the founder of [[Chams Plc]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Salako|first1=Taofeek|title=Chams grows profit by 145% as Aladekomo retires|url=http://thenationonlineng.net/new/chams-grows-profit-by-145-as-aladekomo-retires/|access-date=11 June 2015|publisher=The Nation Newspaper|date=1 April 2015}}</ref> He is a Fellow of the Nigeria Computer Society (FNCS)<ref>{{cite news|last1=Nweke|first1=Remmy|title=Aladekomo emerges as NCS President|url=http://www.itrealms.com.ng/2011/07/aladekomo-emerges-ncs-president.html|access-date=11 June 2015|date=29 July 2011}}</ref> and the Computer Professional Registration Council (CPN); a member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), and the immediate past President of the Lagos Business School Alumni Association (LBSAA)<ref>{{cite news|last1=Sunrise|first1=Channels TV|title=LBS Alumni Association Set To Hold 20th President's Dinner|url=http://www.channelstv.com/tag/sir-demola-aladekomo/|access-date=11 June 2015|publisher=Channels Television}}</ref> and the Nigeria Computer Society, respectively. Aladekomo has also served as the vice chairman of the Board of Trustees of SmartCard Society of Nigeria. He is the founder of DATA Foundation<ref>{{cite news|last1=Utor|first1=Florence|title=How To Ensure Sustainable Water Supply, By DATA Foundation Boss|url=http://www.ngrguardiannews.com/2015/04/how-to-ensure-sustainable-water-supply-by-data-foundation-boss/|access-date=11 June 2015|publisher=The Guardian Newspaper|date=4 April 2015}}</ref> and Volunteer Corps,<ref>{{cite news|last1=Ugwu|first1=Peter|title=Chams Hosts Volunteer Corps @ ChamsCity|url=http://nigeriacommunicationsweek.com.ng/e-business/chams-hosts-volunteer-corps-chamscity|access-date=11 June 2015|publisher=Nigeria Communications Weekly|date=28 August 2014}}</ref> non-governmental organizations engaged in corporate social investments in Nigeria. He is a Patron and "Handler of the Order of Anchor (HOA)" of the [https://boysbrigadelagos.com Lagos State Council], of [[Boys' Brigade|the Boys' Brigade]] in Nigeria.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Facebook |url=https://web.facebook.com/100070375590921/posts/543372968018552/?mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v&_rdc=1&_rdr |access-date=2024-08-13 |website=web.facebook.com}}</ref>


== Early life and family ==
== Early life and family ==
Sir Aladekomo graduated from the University of Ife (now [[Obafemi Awolowo University]]) in 1982 with a degree in computer engineering and obtained an [[Master of Business Administration|MBA]] from the [[University of Lagos]] in 1984.<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 March 2020 |title=CHAMS Plc brings back Demola Aladekomo as Chairman following Dere Awosika's resignation |url=https://nairametrics.com/2020/03/10/chams-plc-brings-back-demola-aladekomo-as-chairman-following-dere-awosikas-resignation/ |access-date=26 May 2022 |website=Nairametrics |language=en-US}}</ref> He was Chief Executive Programmer at the [[Lagos Business School]] (LBS) from 1991 to 1992.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Olawoyin |first=Oladeinde |date=10 March 2020 |title=Chams Plc appoints board chairman - Premium Times Nigeria |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/business/business-news/381148-chams-plc-appoints-board-chairman.html |access-date=8 June 2020 |language=en-GB}}</ref> He is married to [[Titi Aladekomo]], an entrepreneur and philanthropist. They have four children and three grand-daughters.
Aladekomo graduated from the University of Ife (now [[Obafemi Awolowo University]]) in 1982 with a degree in [[computer engineering]] and obtained an [[Master of Business Administration|MBA]] from the [[University of Lagos]] in 1984.<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 March 2020 |title=CHAMS Plc brings back Demola Aladekomo as Chairman following Dere Awosika's resignation |url=https://nairametrics.com/2020/03/10/chams-plc-brings-back-demola-aladekomo-as-chairman-following-dere-awosikas-resignation/ |access-date=26 May 2022 |website=Nairametrics |language=en-US}}</ref> He was Chief Executive Programmer at the [[Lagos Business School]] (LBS) from 1991 to 1992.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Olawoyin |first=Oladeinde |date=10 March 2020 |title=Chams Plc appoints board chairman - Premium Times Nigeria |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/business/business-news/381148-chams-plc-appoints-board-chairman.html |access-date=8 June 2020 |language=en-GB}}</ref> He is married to the Very Revered Titi Aladekomo, a Methodist minister, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. They have four children, one of which is [[Tomiwa Aladekomo]], and other grandchildren.


== Professional life ==
== Professional life ==
Sir Aladekomo founded Chams Limited (now Chams Plc, and listed on the [[Nigerian Stock Exchange]]) as the first indigenous computer maintenance outfit in Nigeria in September 1985.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Benson |first=Emmanuel Abara |date=30 July 2018 |title=Company profile: Chams Plc and the perils of competition. |url=https://nairametrics.com/2018/07/30/company-profile-chams-plc-and-the-perils-of-competition/ |access-date=27 July 2020 |website=Nairametrics |language=en-GB}}</ref> Working as the chief engineer, he led the company to deploy Nigeria's first [[Wide area network|Wide-Area-Network]] WAN) on personal computers, and to deploy the country's pioneer card technology. Sir Aladekomo also contributed to the development of the first e-payment card in Nigeria: the Valucard<ref>{{cite news|last1=Bloomberg|first1=Business|title=Executive Profile, Demola Aladekomo|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/private/person.asp?personId=115372963&privcapId=112873053&previousCapId=26632735&previousTitle=CHAMS%2520NIGERIA%2520PLC|access-date=11 June 2015}}</ref> project, working with a consortium of five local banks.
Aladekomo founded Chams Limited (now Chams Plc, and listed on the [[Nigerian Stock Exchange]]) as the first indigenous computer maintenance outfit in Nigeria in September 1985.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Benson |first=Emmanuel Abara |date=30 July 2018 |title=Company profile: Chams Plc and the perils of competition. |url=https://nairametrics.com/2018/07/30/company-profile-chams-plc-and-the-perils-of-competition/ |access-date=27 July 2020 |website=Nairametrics |language=en-GB}}</ref> Working as the chief engineer at the time, the company deployed Nigeria's first [[Wide area network|Wide-Area-Network]] WAN) on personal computers, and deployed the country's pioneer card technology. The company also contributed to the development of the first e-payment card in Nigeria: the Valucard<ref>{{cite news |last1= |first1= |title=Executive Profile, Demola Aladekomo |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/private/person.asp?personId=115372963&privcapId=112873053&previousCapId=26632735&previousTitle=CHAMS%2520NIGERIA%2520PLC |access-date=11 June 2015}}</ref> project, working with a consortium of five local banks.


Aladekomo helped transform Chams from a privately held company to public company listed on the [[Nigerian Stock Exchange]], differentiating itself in the Nigerian market by focusing on the business of identity management, ceding the increasingly cluttered card technology and transaction payments segments to its subsidiaries, ChamAccess Limited<ref>{{cite news|last1=Bellanaija|title=ChamsAccess Introduces Debit & Credit Card Solution to Eco, Fidelity, Stanbic IBTC & More Banks at Industry Event|url=http://www.bellanaija.com/2014/03/17/chamsaccess-introduces-debit-credit-card-solution-to-eco-fidelity-stanbic-ibtc-more-banks-at-industry-event/|access-date=11 June 2015|date=17 March 2014}}</ref> and Card Centre Nigeria Limited.
Aladekomo helped transform Chams from a privately held company to public company listed on the [[Nigerian Stock Exchange]]. It attempted to differentiate itself in the Nigerian market by focusing on the business of identity management, ceding the increasingly cluttered card technology and transaction payments segments to its subsidiaries, ChamAccess Limited<ref>{{cite news|last1=Bellanaija|title=ChamsAccess Introduces Debit & Credit Card Solution to Eco, Fidelity, Stanbic IBTC & More Banks at Industry Event|url=http://www.bellanaija.com/2014/03/17/chamsaccess-introduces-debit-credit-card-solution-to-eco-fidelity-stanbic-ibtc-more-banks-at-industry-event/|access-date=11 June 2015|date=17 March 2014}}</ref> and Card Centre Nigeria Limited.

'''NIN:'''

From 2007 to 2010, Demola led the successful rollout of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) National ID (NIN) project, a pivotal initiative in establishing national identity infrastructure for Nigeria. <ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-15 |title=Chams Holdings ends partnership with FG over $100m national ID card debt - Technext |url=https://technext24.com/2023/09/15/chams-ends-deal-fg-100-id-card-debt/ |access-date=2024-10-04 |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-09-07 |title=Chams “back on its feet” after N9.2 billion Nigeria National ID Card loss, MD says - Technology Times {{!}} Latest and Breaking Nigeria Tech News |url=https://technologytimes.ng/chams-back-feet-n9-2-billion-nigeria-national-id-card-loss-md-says-2/ |access-date=2024-10-04 |language=en-GB}}</ref>

'''SIMREG'''

Demola was instrumental in delivering the 2011 Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) SIM registration project, making possible the registration of millions of SIM cards and users nationwide. <ref>{{Cite web |title=Telecompaper |url=https://www.telecompaper.com/news/chams-deploys-1-500-sim-registration-points-in-lagos--795568 |access-date=2024-10-04 |website=www.telecompaper.com}}</ref>

'''BVN'''

Demola also oversaw the 2013-2014 implementation of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) Bank Verification Number (BVN) initiative, which strengthened banking security and financial inclusion in Nigeria. <ref>{{Cite web |last=Aderounmu |first=Zainab |date=2024-02-14 |title=Chams Holdco’s BVN project clocks one decade |url=https://businessday.ng/companies/article/chams-holdcos-bvn-project-clocks-one-decade/ |access-date=2024-10-04 |website=Businessday NG |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-18 |title=Chams Plc. {{!}} Biometric Update |url=https://www.biometricupdate.com/companies/chams-plc |access-date=2024-10-04 |website=www.biometricupdate.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

'''INEC VOTER DATABASE, CARDS & WORLD RECORD'''

Additionally, Demola led Chams to deliver a purified database of 54.3 million Nigerians and managed the delivery of voter cards for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in 2007. DEMOLA’s Chams earned the world record for the largest card personalization centre in the world at 1.75 million cards per day in his Abuja card factory. <ref>{{Cite web |last=Benson |first=Emmanuel Abara |date=2018-07-30 |title=Company profile: Chams Plc and the perils of competition. |url=https://nairametrics.com/2018/07/30/company-profile-chams-plc-and-the-perils-of-competition/ |access-date=2024-10-04 |website=Nairametrics |language=en-US}}</ref>

'''GUINESS WORLD RECORD'''

Demola established ChamsCities in Lagos and Abuja in 2008, which earned double Guinness World Records for its innovation and largest cyber centres in the world then.<ref>{{Cite web |last=vanguard |date=2015-09-06 |title=Closure of ChamsCity: Death of entrepreneurship, innovation |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/09/closure-of-chamscity-death-of-entrepreneurship-innovation-2/ |access-date=2024-10-04 |website=Vanguard News |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=About Chams |url=https://www.chamsholdco.com/about-chams/about-chams#:~:text=Chams%20PLC%20is%20the%20first,Nigerian%20Stock%20Exchange%20under%20ICT. |access-date=2024-10-04 |website=www.chamsholdco.com |language=en}}</ref>

Demola’s career is marked by numerous professional achievements. He served as President of the Nigerian Computer Society from 2011 to 2013 and as President of the Lagos Business School Alumni Association from 2012 to 2014.

As a trailblazer in Nigeria’s ICT industry, his leadership has been instrumental in driving innovation, particularly in pioneering e-payment platforms and smart card technologies in Nigeria

Demola voluntarily retired from Chams after serving for 30 years.

Now, as the Executive Chairman of SmartCity PLC, Demola is focused on shaping the future of urban living in Nigeria through the development of HazanaCity, a polycentric smart city with residential areas, tech hub+ and markets, in Ibadan and Osogbo. His commitment to sustainable, tech-driven urban environments is a testament to his vision of fostering innovation and economic growth.


== Philanthropic activities ==
== Philanthropic activities ==
Sir Aladekomo is the founder and past chairman of the Board of Trustees of Volunteer Corps, which he established in 1992 to offer educational opportunities to less privileged members of society, and the DATA Foundation; a non-governmental organization committed to professional volunteerism for public school education which has repeatedly awarded scholarships to students in public schools.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/ |title=Home |website=manpower.com.ng}}</ref>
Aladekomo is a Knight of John Wesley, the founder and past chairman of the Board of Trustees of Volunteer Corps and the DATA Foundation; a non-governmental organisation committed to professional volunteerism for public school education which has repeatedly awarded scholarships to students in public schools.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/ |title=Home |website=manpower.com.ng}}</ref>


Sir Aladekomo served in the following capacities:
Aladekomo has served in the following capacities:


*Council Member, [[Osun State University]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=PRESS RELEASE: COMPOSITION OF COUNCIL AND APPOINTMENT OF AN ACTING VICE CHANCELLOR |url=http://www.uniosun.edu.ng/ |access-date=27 July 2020 |website=www.uniosun.edu.ng |language=en-gb}}</ref>
*Council Member, [[Osun State University]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=PRESS RELEASE: COMPOSITION OF COUNCIL AND APPOINTMENT OF AN ACTING VICE CHANCELLOR |url=http://www.uniosun.edu.ng/ |access-date=27 July 2020 |website=www.uniosun.edu.ng |language=en-gb}}</ref>
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*Board Member, [[Obafemi Awolowo University]] (OAUTECHEXCEL), the foundation implementing a knowledge park at the university
*Board Member, [[Obafemi Awolowo University]] (OAUTECHEXCEL), the foundation implementing a knowledge park at the university
*Patron, [[Lagos City Chorale Group]]
*Patron, [[Lagos City Chorale Group]]
*Patron, [[Boys' Brigade|Boys' Brigade Nigeria]]
*Member, [[Nigerian Economic Summit Group]] (NESG) from inception/Vision 2010 and Vision 2020<ref>{{Cite web |last=Admin |title=Philanthropic activities of Sir Aladekomo Demola |url=https://chamsplc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/2013-chams-ar-final-d.pdf}}</ref>
*Member, [[Nigerian Economic Summit Group]] (NESG) from inception/Vision 2010 and Vision 2020<ref>{{Cite web |last=Admin |title=Philanthropic activities of Sir Aladekomo Demola |url=https://chamsplc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/2013-chams-ar-final-d.pdf}}</ref>


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Latest revision as of 22:29, 4 October 2024

Sir Demola Ben Aladekomo KJW
Demola
Born (1957-12-31) 31 December 1957 (age 66)
Lagos, Nigeria
Education
  • B.Sc Computer Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University Ife - 1982
  • MBA University of Lagos -1984
Alma mater
  • Obafemi Awolowo University -Ife
  • University of Lagos
OccupationComputer engineer
Known forPioneering the first e-card in Nigeria
SpouseVery Reverend Titi Aladekomo
ChildrenFour
Engineering career
InstitutionsDATA Foundation

Sir Demola Aladekomo KJW HOA (born 31 December 1957) is a computer engineer from Lagos, Nigeria. Aladekomo is the chairman of SmartCity Resorts Plc,[1] Card Centre Nigeria Limited,[2] Treasure-nest Limited, Crops Nigeria Limited, Chams Consortium Limited,[3] Insider Concepts Limited, and the founder of Chams Plc.[4] He is a Fellow of the Nigeria Computer Society (FNCS)[5] and the Computer Professional Registration Council (CPN); a member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), and the immediate past President of the Lagos Business School Alumni Association (LBSAA)[6] and the Nigeria Computer Society, respectively. Aladekomo has also served as the vice chairman of the Board of Trustees of SmartCard Society of Nigeria. He is the founder of DATA Foundation[7] and Volunteer Corps,[8] non-governmental organizations engaged in corporate social investments in Nigeria. He is a Patron and "Handler of the Order of Anchor (HOA)" of the Lagos State Council, of the Boys' Brigade in Nigeria.[9]

Early life and family

[edit]

Aladekomo graduated from the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) in 1982 with a degree in computer engineering and obtained an MBA from the University of Lagos in 1984.[10] He was Chief Executive Programmer at the Lagos Business School (LBS) from 1991 to 1992.[11] He is married to the Very Revered Titi Aladekomo, a Methodist minister, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. They have four children, one of which is Tomiwa Aladekomo, and other grandchildren.

Professional life

[edit]

Aladekomo founded Chams Limited (now Chams Plc, and listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange) as the first indigenous computer maintenance outfit in Nigeria in September 1985.[12] Working as the chief engineer at the time, the company deployed Nigeria's first Wide-Area-Network WAN) on personal computers, and deployed the country's pioneer card technology. The company also contributed to the development of the first e-payment card in Nigeria: the Valucard[13] project, working with a consortium of five local banks.

Aladekomo helped transform Chams from a privately held company to public company listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange. It attempted to differentiate itself in the Nigerian market by focusing on the business of identity management, ceding the increasingly cluttered card technology and transaction payments segments to its subsidiaries, ChamAccess Limited[14] and Card Centre Nigeria Limited.

NIN:

From 2007 to 2010, Demola led the successful rollout of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) National ID (NIN) project, a pivotal initiative in establishing national identity infrastructure for Nigeria. [15][16]

SIMREG

Demola was instrumental in delivering the 2011 Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) SIM registration project, making possible the registration of millions of SIM cards and users nationwide. [17]

BVN

Demola also oversaw the 2013-2014 implementation of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) Bank Verification Number (BVN) initiative, which strengthened banking security and financial inclusion in Nigeria. [18][19]

INEC VOTER DATABASE, CARDS & WORLD RECORD

Additionally, Demola led Chams to deliver a purified database of 54.3 million Nigerians and managed the delivery of voter cards for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in 2007. DEMOLA’s Chams earned the world record for the largest card personalization centre in the world at 1.75 million cards per day in his Abuja card factory. [20]

GUINESS WORLD RECORD

Demola established ChamsCities in Lagos and Abuja in 2008, which earned double Guinness World Records for its innovation and largest cyber centres in the world then.[21][22]

Demola’s career is marked by numerous professional achievements. He served as President of the Nigerian Computer Society from 2011 to 2013 and as President of the Lagos Business School Alumni Association from 2012 to 2014.

As a trailblazer in Nigeria’s ICT industry, his leadership has been instrumental in driving innovation, particularly in pioneering e-payment platforms and smart card technologies in Nigeria

Demola voluntarily retired from Chams after serving for 30 years.

Now, as the Executive Chairman of SmartCity PLC, Demola is focused on shaping the future of urban living in Nigeria through the development of HazanaCity, a polycentric smart city with residential areas, tech hub+ and markets, in Ibadan and Osogbo. His commitment to sustainable, tech-driven urban environments is a testament to his vision of fostering innovation and economic growth.

Philanthropic activities

[edit]

Aladekomo is a Knight of John Wesley, the founder and past chairman of the Board of Trustees of Volunteer Corps and the DATA Foundation; a non-governmental organisation committed to professional volunteerism for public school education which has repeatedly awarded scholarships to students in public schools.[23]

Aladekomo has served in the following capacities:

References

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  1. ^ Kokumo, Goodie (10 June 2015). "Germans, SmartCity Innovation Hub promoters meet". Biztech Africa. Retrieved 11 June 2015.
  2. ^ Uzebu, Christie. "Card Centre Invests in SIM Card plant in Nigeria". No. April 2015. CP Africa. Archived from the original on 18 July 2015. Retrieved 11 June 2015.
  3. ^ Abayomi, Olabisi. "How National Identification Management System Will Stimulate Development". No. 28 October 2012. Osun Defender. Archived from the original on 28 September 2015. Retrieved 11 June 2015.
  4. ^ Salako, Taofeek (1 April 2015). "Chams grows profit by 145% as Aladekomo retires". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 11 June 2015.
  5. ^ Nweke, Remmy (29 July 2011). "Aladekomo emerges as NCS President". Retrieved 11 June 2015.
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