Lagos State government, Bayelsa State government and other stakeholders on Friday commended SoftAlliance , a technology company for its innovations which has contributed to the ease of doing business and government operations in several states.
This company is responsible for the development of an application used by the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation and Vehicle Inspection Service which captures motorists breaking traffic lights and sends messages to traffic offenders.
SoftAlliance also developed the technology used by Oracle and Alpha-Beta companies in Lagos and other six states in capturing revenue generation.
At the Gala and Awards night to mark the 20th anniversary of the company in Lagos held on Friday, the Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Taxation and Revenue, Opeyemi Ogunbo, who represented the Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, hailed SoftAlliance for being ‘a pioneering force in technological innovations.”
“SoftAlliance has emerged as a pioneering force in technology. It has set a benchmark for others to follow. We acknowledge your commitment to excellence. You have been at the forefront of innovation in Lagos State. The Lagos State government will continue to recognize your contributions to our revenue collection in Lagos ,” he said.
From left, Director Business Development, Soft Alliance, Mr Kola Lasaki; Special Adviser to Lagos Governor on Taxation and Revenue, Mr Abdul-Kabir Ogungbo; Managing Director, Soft Alliance, Dr Bisi Aina and Chairman, House Committee on Economic Planning and Budget, Mr Lukman Olumoh during the Soft Alliance 20th Years Anniversary/Gala Night in Lagos on Friday Night
In his contribution, the Technical Adviser on Treasury, Tax and Revenue Matters to Bayelsa State governor, Timipre Seipulou,said the state has had a good working relationship with SoftAlliance for the past 16-years.
“As a state, we are interested in transparency and accountability and that people should have value for their money. We have partnered with SoftAlliance for over 16-years. The processes for payroll in Bayelsa have been handled by SoftAlliance. We have computerized all our payroll through SoftAlliance.We have had a wonderful working relationship with them over the years and they have proven to be a reliable technology company,” he said.
An entrepreneur, Folake Aina said she has been using an app developed by SoftAlliance, the SoftPay to run her business which has contributed to the smooth operation of her business.
“SoftAlliance has helped us to streamline our operations with their app. They have come down to our level. They were able to tweak their applications to fit into our operation. With SoftPay, we are able to seamlessly pay our workers salaries without issues,” she said
The Managing Director, SoftAlliance, Bisi Aina, thanked Lagos State government for believing in their ability to deliver for the past 20-years.
From left, Managing Director, Soft Alliance, Dr Bisi Aina; Special Adviser to Lagos Governor, on Taxation an Revenue, Mr Abdul-Kabir Ogungbo and Chairman, House Committee on Economic Planning and Budget, Mr Lukman Olumoh during the Soft Alliance 20th Years Anniversary/Gala Night in Lagos on Friday Night
He said the company has been at the forefront of providing digital transformation in Nigeria having provided its services to Lagos State government and other private stakeholders.
He noted that the company’s Chairman, Dr. Tunde Badejo had,, 20-years ago along with other consultants in diaspora, begun a digital revolution in Nigeria with its partnership with Lagos State with ‘a mission to deliver innovative and transformative technology solutions for Lagos State government.’
“The mission was simple: to empower and unlock the full potential of Lagos State government through the power of IT. This started through a group of consultants in the diaspora led by Dr. Tunde Badejo to implement Oracle ERP. Subsequently, SoftAllaince was born to ensure the continuous stabilization and adoption of the new platform,” he said.
He mentioned some of the projects the company has successfully implemented to include payroll systems, automatic number plate administration for transportation management, cloud infrastructure and ERP implementations
The chairman said the world is changing rapidly in the area of technology and promised that the company is focused on remaining a leader in technology for many years to come.
“Our vision for the next decade is to remain at the forefront of digital transformation, pioneering innovative solutions that help businesses thrive in an increasingly digital and connected world.
We will continue to invest in new technologies, expand our service offerings, and strengthen our partnerships.
Our focus will remain on delivering measurable value, improving efficiency, and driving sustainable growth for our clients,” he said.