Nigeria's Task Systems Wins Microsoft Partner of the Year - Meet the Person Behind It

Nigeria has landed a major statement on the global innovation stage. Task Systems Limited, an indigenous technology powerhouse and cornerstone of the Zinox Group, has been awarded the prestigious Microsoft Partner of the Year Award.

This is not a participation trophy. Task Systems was selected from a staggering pool of over 4,000 contenders across 100 countries at a fiercely competitive ceremony in San Francisco, California. This accolade is a powerful, factual rebranding moment for Nigeria, signalling to the world that the nation remains a credible and cutting-edge frontier for world-class technology and strategic investment.

The annual Microsoft honour celebrates partners who are actively revolutionizing industries through groundbreaking solutions, customer-centric innovation, and demonstrable business impact.

Architects of Digital Nigeria

Task Systems’ victory is built on a nearly four-decade track record of resilience and leadership. Founded 38 years ago, the company has operated as the silent engine room of Nigeria’s economy:

• Pioneering Integration: Task Systems designed the first-generation enterprise IT architectures, building some of the earliest digital systems for major Nigerian banks, media houses, and conglomerates.

• Mission-Critical Support: In the late 90s, the company deployed hundreds of highly trained ICT professionals to major oil and gas giants (Shell, Chevron, Total Plc), ensuring uninterrupted, mission-critical operations when local technical expertise was virtually non-existent.

This history of consistent performance has earned Task Systems over 27 global awards, with the Microsoft recognition now serving as the ultimate crown for its status as the go-to systems integrator.

Gozy Ijogun Effect: Leadership Redefined

The company's recent acceleration is inseparable from the strategic acumen of its CEO, Mrs. Gozy Ijogun. Appointed on April 1st, 2023, with a mandate to transform the firm into Africa’s leading technology powerhouse, her impact has been immediate and measurable.

Mrs. Ijogun is a scholar of global repute, holding degrees from University College London (UCL) and the London School of Economics (LSE). Before Task Systems, she famously altered Nigeria's digital roadmap by launching TD-Mobile, the country’s first structured mobile devices distribution company, reshaping market access across the nation.

Under her leadership, Task Systems solidified its dedication to global standards by achieving three demanding certifications: ISO/IEC 27001 (Information Security Management Systems), ISO/IEC 22301 (Business Continuity Management), and SOC 2 Audit Compliance. These certifications are the non-negotiable standards demanded by the global enterprises Task Systems serves.

Impact Over Accolade

Winning the Microsoft Partner of the Year is not merely about technical competence; it’s about transformation. It recognizes the partner who transforms businesses through digital growth, measurable value, and unmatched innovation.

Task Systems has consistently proven that world-class solutions, from cloud transformation and cybersecurity frameworks to AI-driven enterprise deployments, can originate from African soil. As Mrs. Ijogun stated, this award is a testament to the partners who trusted the vision, including major institutions like FGN, Access Bank, CBN, MTN, and Dangote Group.

The message is clear: Task Systems is not just participating in Africa’s digital revolution; it is leading it. Under the sharp guidance of Gozy Ijogun, Task Systems is setting the pace for the next definitive chapter in Africa's digital economy.