Zoho sees 31% growth in Nigeria, to focus on community initiatives
Technology firm, Zoho, said it grew by 31 per cent in 2023 in Nigeria, one of its key markets in the African region.
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The company said it has been providing its over 55 apps in Naira to help local businesses avoid fluctuating dollar rates.
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Zoho also announced its collaboration with Bridge International Academies to support the education of underprivileged children. The announcements were made on the sidelines of Zoholics Nigeria, the company’s yearly user conference in Lagos.
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Country Head, Zoho Nigeria, Kehinde Ogundare, said: “As we continue to grow our presence in Africa, our focus is on ensuring that our expansion positively impacts the local economy, communities, and the broader business ecosystem.
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“This approach aligns with our transnational localism strategy, which emphasises being rooted in local markets while staying globally connected. To support this, we are committed to hiring local talent, strengthening our partner network, and creating products tailored to the local market. Additionally, to serve the community, we are supporting the education of children and also undertaking sustainability initiatives.”
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Speaking on Zoho’s community and environment initiatives, especially the partnership with Bridge International Academies, Ogundare said the primary objective of this partnership is to support the education of 200 children from underserved communities by sponsoring school uniforms, fees for four terms, and other essential items for students attending Bridge International Academies.
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He said the initiative aimed to address the issue of financial constraints that hinder many pupils’ access to essential school supplies.
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According to him, Zohorecognises the crucial role of education in societal development and is committed to breaking down these barriers by supporting Bridge International Academies pupils with necessary supplies.
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Zoho is also recycling the billboards of its out-of-home ads and turning them into bags. Over 500 flexes from Nigeria and 1300+ in Kenya have been recycled so far.
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“At Zoho, we believe that our growth should go hand in hand with the success of our customers, partners, employees, and the communities we are part of. In Nigeria, we embrace this same philosophy by hiring locally, expanding our partner network, and offering affordable technology tailored to meet local needs.”
For the community, we have been investing in youth upskilling initiatives and are now extending support to children’s education. We are also committed to strengthening our sustainability efforts, including expanding our recycling programmes, such as flex recycling,” said Ogundare.
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