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As technology continues to advance and disrupt various industries around the world, Africa is struggling to keep up with the constant changes. However, with the right mindset and approach, the continent can turn this around and harness the power of technology to improve business operations and drive economic growth.
One area in particular where Africa should focus its attention is automation. By utilizing tools like Robotic Process Automation (RPA), businesses can streamline their operations and reduce costs by automating repetitive, rules-based tasks. This not only frees up employees to focus on more valuable work but also reduces the potential for human error in business processes.
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is a revolutionary technology that allows businesses to streamline their operations and eliminate tedious tasks through automation. By using RPA tools, companies can design and deploy “robots” that are able to capture and interpret data, process transactions, and communicate with other digital systems. The possibilities of RPA are endless, from simple tasks like sending automatic responses to emails, to deploying an army of bots to automate jobs within an ERP system. With RPA, businesses can say goodbye to repetitive, time-consuming tasks and focus on more important, high-value work.
One individual who is leading the charge in this area is Precious Oshideko, founder of Arete-Zale Consulting and a Certified Information Technology Auditor. He has committed over two decades to formal social impact endeavors across Africa, Asia, and the USA and has organized and spoken at youth conferences in over 100 higher institutions in Nigeria. With an MBA from the University of Phoenix and a Doctorate program in Business Administration specializing in Information Systems and Enterprise Resource Management, Precious is well-equipped to bridge the gap between policy and processes and educate key personnel on the benefits of automation.
“The world has become a global village, we can apply a principle working effectively in one part of the world, and it will work most adequately in other parts of the world,” he said.
In addition to his professional pursuits, Precious is also a social entrepreneur through his Precious Oshideko Foundation, which aims to empower communities in remote African areas by providing food and shelter and organizing skill workshops. The foundation recently completed a greenhouse facility donated to the Plant Science Department of Olabisi Onabanjo University in Nigeria, promoting individual sufficiency and social and environmental sustainability.
Overall, Africa has the potential to catch up with the rest of the world in terms of technology and automation, but it will take leaders like Precious Oshideko to educate and inspire others to embrace the opportunities presented by these innovations. By focusing on automation and utilizing the talents and expertise of individuals like Precious, Africa can reap the benefits of digital disruption and drive economic growth and development.
