VDL Technologies has called for clearer and more consistent government policies to enable technology firms scale digital solutions that address social, educational and civic challenges in Nigeria.
The Chief Executive Officer of the company, Mr Oluwarotimi Fasuyi, made the call in Lagos at a media conference to mark the firm’s 10th anniversary.
Fasuyi said policy inconsistency and foreign exchange volatility remained major constraints for technology startups, particularly firms dependent on cloud infrastructure and dollar-denominated services.
He said FX instability made long-term planning difficult for tech companies whose platforms require dollar payments.
Fasuyi emphasised that stable and predictable policies would allow technology firms to contribute more effectively to national development through innovation.
He noted that VDL Technologies had, over the past decade, deployed digital solutions to address social, educational and civic challenges.
According to him, the company’s strategy was shaped by the need to complement public sector efforts through technology-driven solutions to societal problems.
Fasuyi said research by the company revealed a growing mental health burden in Nigeria, with limited structured platforms for support.
He said this led to the development of Amani Health, a digital platform focused on mental and emotional well-being.
He also highlighted Morcov Games, the company’s skill-based educational gaming platform, designed to support learning without promoting gambling.
Fasuyi said the platform bridges entertainment and education, enabling users to improve knowledge while accessing rewards.
On civic engagement, he said VDL partnered development agencies, including United States Agency for International Development (USAID), to deploy mobile solutions during Nigeria’s last general elections.
He said the initiative helped voters locate polling units and PVC collection centres, improving efficiency in the electoral process.
Looking ahead, Fasuyi said the company plans to deepen the use of artificial intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT) and SMS-based payment technologies.
He said VDL was positioning its platforms for regional and global reach, particularly for Nigerians in the diaspora.
Fasuyi added that the company recorded over 100,000 mobile application users within three months of a recent launch.
Speaking on the journey so far, Mrs Ayodele Fasuyi said the experience had been challenging but rewarding.
She appreciated partners and collaborators who contributed to the company’s growth.
Earlier, the Chief Business Officer, Mr Sam Olayemi, said VDL leveraged data and gamification to help businesses improve customer engagement and revenue,
The Chief Technical Officer, Mr Oluwatosin Oni, attributed the firm’s growth to hard work and innovation.
