Business News of Sunday, 26 July 2026

Source: www.punchng.com

‘Poor tech access slows Nigeria’s digital economy’

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Limited access to genuine technology products and dependable technical support remains a major obstacle to digital inclusion in Nigeria despite technology’s growing role in education, business and economic activities, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Blessing Computers Limited, Mr Blessing Usinode, has said.

Usinode disclosed this in a statement on Friday, as the company marked more than 20 years of operations. He said technology had become central to modern life, driving education, business operations, professional productivity and access to economic opportunities.

“Technology has quietly become the infrastructure of modern life. It powers how students learn, how businesses operate, how professionals deliver their best work, and how individuals stay connected to the opportunities around them,” he said.

According to him, while technology continues to reshape every sector of the economy, access to authentic devices and dependable after-sales support remains uneven across the country.

“But access to reliable, genuine and well-supported technology has never been evenly distributed—and for many people across Nigeria, finding a trustworthy place to start has been the first and hardest challenge,” he added.

The company said the challenge informed its decision to focus on supplying genuine technology products and providing long-term technical support rather than merely selling devices.

Established in 2003 and incorporated by the Corporate Affairs Commission, Blessing Computers said it has spent more than two decades providing ICT infrastructure, technical consultancy, repairs, maintenance and after-sales services to individuals, businesses, educational institutions, government agencies and corporate organisations across Nigeria and beyond.

Headquartered in Lagos, the company is an authorised Original Equipment Manufacturer partner for global brands, including Dell, HP and Lenovo.

Usinode said the company’s growth had been driven largely by customer referrals and a reputation for integrity, quality service and dependable support.

He reaffirmed the company’s commitment to expanding access to trusted technology products and ICT solutions to support Nigeria’s digital transformation and economic development.