By; AYO OJEDOKUN, Lagos
Nigerian Educationist, Dr. Akande Kazeem Babatunde has developed an app that will serve as a platform to connect artisans and customers.
The application, “Ajewole Connect” was developed for middle-class and low-level artisans that need better visibility and more customers for their businesses.
Akande, while onboarding the application commented that the initiative was borne out of finding a drastic solution to improve the standard of living in the middle and low class families. He also noted that generating more income will assist parents in supporting their wards’ education.
Speaking on the usability and functions of the application, Akande mentioned that a lot of work has gone into the development of the app to ensure that users find it easy to get artisans on the platform.
Akande explained that the developers have dedicated the past year to gather data and integrate with location providers to ensure that all local government, cities, and areas in Nigeria is covered to ensure that everyone has access and a wonderful experience using the platform.
It was inquired from Akande if there was a plan for traders and artisans who do not have access to mobile devices, he responded that “even traders and artisans who are not tech savvy will benefit from the app as there will be agents to put them into the system.”
While discussing the various opportunities that will be explored with the application, Akande mentioned that it will provide a platform for trader groups to organize and develop cooperatives to gather money that will ease the payment of expensive tution fees, reminding the public that his principal aim is to ensure that everyone irrespective of their class has access to good education.
These groups will also have access to loan facilities from the application credit infrastructure.
Akande has gone a step ahead in collaborating with secondary and tertiary education providers to seek support and allow parents pay tuition fees in installments through the application.
The flow of cash through the platform is also expected to inject funds and help grow the economy.
Also speaking to newsmen was the Head of Operations at Ajewole Connect, Akande Yusuf, who highlighted that the app has pre-vetted over a million artisans and will be able to serve several customers in different locations.
He mentioned that the founder’s initiative is borne from his generosity and love for education, and Ajewole Connect will be a blessing to many families.
The application will onboard mechanics, plumbers, carpenters, electricians, and several vocations that households and businesses need in their day to day operations.
