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Mahmood is also the founding President of the highly regarded and influential Nigerian, Arabian, Gulf Chamber of Commerce (NAGCC) with headquarters in Dubai UAE.
Mahmood is a Philanthropist of distinction and has won high praise and recognition internationally for his devotion to the underserved in society.
Mahmood enjoys a reputation as a canny businessman with a humble and gentle demeanour, but underneath all that is a very gifted mind with bags of emotional intelligence.
This multiple winner of the Forbes ‘Best of Africa’ award is driven by a vision to build an African IT company that rivals the very best in the world, and a mission to build an African multi-business conglomerate mainly in the IT industry. This has led to the development of technology enabled end-to-end solutions for several African Governments enabling them to achieve cost effective services for their citizens.
Mahmood is the true definition of a serial entrepreneur, having founded several significant businesses besides OIS. He was one of the early pioneers of GSM in Northern Nigeria before branching out into other substantial areas of interests in Mining, Real Estate, Construction, Agriculture, Bottling Water, E-education, E-healthcare, Carbon and Fintech.
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AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
Mahmood’s altruistic tendencies, hard work and selfless benevolence have attracted much recognition and awards internationally; here are a few for special mention:
Nigerian National Honour
Nigerian National Honour of the Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) awarded by the Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan.
Forbes Best of Africa
Forbes Best of Africa ‘Outstanding Leader 2020’ Award, New York
Forbes Best of Africa
Forbes Best of Africa ‘Corporate Visionary Leadership’ award 2021 New York.
Euro-knowledge
Euro-knowledge ‘Leading Personality on Humanitarian Response to COVID-19 Response’ Leadership and Philanthropic Award 2020
Euro-knowledge
Euro-knowledge ‘Africa Change Maker’ Entrepreneur award 2019, House of Lords London.
INGO African Ambassadors
INGO African Ambassadors and Diaspora Interactive Forum (AAIF),recognised with ‘Best Technology Leader of the Year’ distinguished award 2019.
Asian Voice Newspaper
Asian Voice Newspaper Charity Award for (Empowering Local Communities) 2016 London.
London Leadership & Peace
London Leadership & Peace Awards at City Hall London presented by Boris Johnson.
Black Entertainment
Black Entertainment Film Fashion and Television Awards (BEFFTA) ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ 2016 London.
International Strategic Alliance Committee (ISAC)
International Strategic Alliance Committee (ISAC) ‘Nigerian Economic Development Award’ 2016.
Mahmood Ahmadu
“If you ask me what my long-term goal is, then it is to establish a profitable organization/business that is innovative with a strong focus on social responsibility.”
Business
Mahmood is chairman of several significant businesses including:
SW Global
SW Global is one of the first information technology company to emerge from West Africa with a focus on solution delivery for both public and private sectors clients.
The SW Global model is a unique adaptation of the now well-known ASP model. Our on the-ground knowledge and ability for tailormade solutions, has made us a leader in eGovernment, eEducation and eHealthcare solutions across Africa and other emerging Markets.
Innovate 1 Pay
Innovate 1 Pay is the largest provider of payment services in Nigeria. Innovate 1 Pay has processed over a million client transactions and payments in Nigeria and globally on its platform. Innovate1Pay continues to grow its geographic reach and business operations internationally through partnerships in targeted markets.
Innovate 1 Pay is licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria to provide international money transfer services, payments services, wholesale foreign exchange management, and distribution of foreign currency within Nigeria.
Online Integrated Solutions (OIS)
OIS Services is a specialized agency that provides administrative and technical support services for the Government of Nigeria, with regards to passport & visa applications and processing.
OIS also provides Bank Verification Number (BVN), National Identity Number (NIN) and a host of other services for Nigerians in the diaspora. OIS Services and SW Global recently built a world class data-centre for the Nigeria Immigration Service, in addition to developing a first of its kind border protection application include biometric data capture for all travelers with visas entering Nigeria.
Newworks Solution & Investment Limited
(NSIL or Newworks), is a Nigerian-based technology company and one of the leading providers of business process automation and enterprise software solutions which support and facilitate a wide range of applications congruent with many industries.
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