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AfriFone Limited \u00a0will on Friday commission an assembly plant and launch its \u00a0AfriOne mobile phones and other consumer devices, \u00a0a feat the company describes as \u201ca \u00a0technological breakthrough and precedent for the enterprise and Nigeria\u2019s 170 million strong populous.<\/p>\n
This marks the availability of the first in-country produced smartphones for sale in the Nigerian marketplace.<\/p>\n
Headquartered in Lagos, AfriOne serves as a pioneer in the manufacture and assembly of high-end communication technology in the African space. The assembly plant is expected to be inaugurated by Governor of Lagos State Akinwunmi Ambode along with the founder and CEO of the company, Sahir Berry, \u00a0Roheen Berry (MD, Contec Global), Hemang Kapur (AfriOne c0-founder and CTO) and Lekan Akinjide (CCO).<\/p>\n
AfriOne champions corporate socio-economic development, while wholly supporting the \u201cMade in Nigeria\u201d mantra. \u201cWe model products that utilise cutting-edge technology, reflect a modern, sleek design and integrate the latest and arguably necessary financial technology such as mobile health, mobile education and mobile banking \u2013 all with the goal of facilitating connectivity among Nigerians and the rest of the world\u201d stated Sahir Berry.<\/p>\n
Proudly and smartly crafted in Nigeria by Nigerians, AfriOne serves Africa\u2019s largest socioeconomic power player with integrity, while hosting cutting-edge technology, stylish design, affordable price points, and particularly, an inherent commitment to financial integration for all through automatically installed mobile banking and financial technology through the NowNow application.<\/p>\n
\u201cAfriOne aims to democratise technology, by offering affordable innovations through our product offerings and removing barriers for large scale adoption of advanced technologies in Nigeria \u2013 hence our motto AfriOne \u2013 one for everyone\u201d stated Hemang Kapur<\/p>\n
AfriOne presently employs approximately 500 staff members\u00a0who work at its \u00a0state-of-the-art product and testing facilities. The organisation has an installed capacity of 300,000 products per month via its world-class production facility located in Lagos, Nigeria, stated Sandeep Natu COO of AfriOne.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe offer a wide range of feature-rich and technologically loaded product lines from dual sim mobile phones to educational tablet PCs and even android smart watches,\u201d explained Hemang Kapur<\/p>\n
In addition to the production of contemporary ICT devices and accessories, AfriOne is dedicated to corporate social responsibility (CSR) with particular regard to the Berry family\u2019s passion for youth empowerment. The corporation facilitates education and training programs and encourages entrepreneurship in Nigeria, recognizing it as a means of contributing to national economic growth.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn adherence to the AfriOne in-house agenda, young men and women have the opportunity to be involved in product development and strategic management training programs,\u201d explained Roheen Berry. \u201cWe are tangibly investing in Nigeria\u2019s future while providing a valuable skill-set to its work-force that will facilitate continued innovation in Nigeria\u2019s emerging, dynamic and robust market\u201d.<\/p>\n
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