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ChamsHoldco Unveils New Subsidiary to Drive Next Growth Phase

ChamsHoldco PLC, one of Nigeria’s foremost technology pioneers, has announced the launch of Chamscorp Plc. The new subsidiary will fast-track  ChamsHoldco’s next phase of growth and deepen its digital innovation footprint across Africa.

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This move marks a strategic evolution for the Chams Group,. The Group has over four decades of playing a foundational role in Nigeria’s digital ecosystem. It has supported landmark initiatives in digital identity, financial inclusion, payments switching and secure technology infrastructure.

A Shift Toward Speed, Scale and Continental Impact

The establishment of Chamscorp signals a deliberate shift toward faster execution, deeper innovation and broader regional impact. Designed as the Group’s agile, execution-focused arm, Chamscorp will spearhead the deployment of scalable digital solutions across four strategic pillars:

  • Digital Services
  • Data Infrastructure
  • Emerging Digital Platforms
  • Technology Infrastructure Projects

This structure positions the new subsidiary to respond more rapidly to evolving market demands while advancing Africa’s digital transformation agenda.

Driving Local Manufacturing and Device Accessibility

Operating within a strategic joint-venture framework, Chamscorp’s core mandate includes building a strong manufacturing pipeline for affordable, high-quality PCs, tablets and mobile devices under the Kadara and Argone brands.

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The initiative is aimed at strengthening local manufacturing capacity, and reducing dependence on imports. It will help in expanding access to reliable digital devices across Nigeria and the wider African market.

Leadership Perspective on Africa’s Digital Future

Speaking on the launch, Femi Oyenuga, Chief Executive Officer of ChamsHoldco, said the new subsidiary is structured to translate bold ideas into market-ready solutions at scale.

“Chamscorp is designed to take our most ambitious ideas to market at speed and scale. As Africa’s digital economy evolves, we are focused on delivering transformative solutions that empower governments, businesses and citizens alike,” he said.

Expanding Digital Identity and Data-Driven Services

Through its Digital Services arm, Chamscorp will extend the Group’s strong identity management heritage into API-driven verification, compliance and digital identity solutions. These offerings are designed to enable seamless integration for institutions while creating sustainable, recurring value streams.

In parallel, the company is investing in future-focused innovation through partnerships with universities and technology hubs, targeting advancements in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, blockchain-based identity systems and digital skills development.

From Technology Provider to Ecosystem Enabler

The launch of Chamscorp reinforces ChamsHoldco’s long-term vision of moving beyond participation in the digital economy to actively shaping its foundations.

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After more than 40 years of building critical national infrastructure, the Group is repositioning itself not only as a technology solutions provider, but as a platform and ecosystem enabler for Africa’s digital future.

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