Busicon holds maiden app challenge

A content management and solution service provider, Busicon Nigeria Limited, has called for entry into its Busicon App Challenge in Lagos.
The Director Tech Services, Busicon Nigeria Limited, Mr. Ayo Akanbi, explained that the app challenge was an initiative of Busicon Group Limited meant to encourage youth participation in Information Communication Technology and to aid an innovative mentality.
Akanbi added that Busicon was a second generation ICT solutions company and was concerned with ICT development in Africa, most especially for the coming
generation.
“That is why we are investing in the youth. There is a cash prize of N1million for the winning entry. Beyond the prize, participants will enjoy exposure to both local and international companies that are ready to either partner or fund Tech Startups in Nigeria,” he added.
On the modalities of the contest, the Director, Sales and Marketing of the company, Mr. Dammy Akanbi, said, “The first two weeks will be for entry submission, while contestants will spend the remaining four weeks to develop their ideas.”
Akanbi further said that entries would be judged by reputable local and international ICT
professionals.
“The winning entry must provide solution to an existing challenge, and it must be implementable and achievable with minimum budget,” he stressed.