CWG Plc (Formerly known as Computer Warehouse Group plc) has marked the 25th year of its creation in the past week, with a number of activities carried out to mark the milestone. The series of celebration events involved staff members of the company, the company’s founding members, alumni staff and well-wishers.
The series of events include an interview session with founders of the IT company:
DCC emerged from the old CWL to cater to the Communication needs in the market. Capital is one major challenge for new businesses pic.twitter.com/k1CEOanYNu
— CWG (@CWGAfrica) October 5, 2017
CWG Plc, a merger of 3 Companies, was a strategic decision to ensure we are a one-stop shop for ICT Solutions pic.twitter.com/09vvoFm63o
— CWG (@CWGAfrica) October 5, 2017
The celebrations also featured a diversity day, which saw staff members wear their traditional attires of places of origin to work just ahead of Nigeria’s Independence Day celebrations.
@CWGAfrica 25th Anniversary – DIVERSITY DAY pic.twitter.com/LCFWdtd16W
— CWG (@CWGAfrica) October 3, 2017
CWG Plc celebrates its Anniversary Diversity Day ahead of the Nation's Independence Day. pic.twitter.com/ypICtj9sTg
— CWG (@CWGAfrica) September 29, 2017
It also featured a fitness day and in-house party event:
CWG Staff members came together to commemorate the Company's 25th Year Anniversary. Click link below for pictureshttps://t.co/UgxgeDIpz7 pic.twitter.com/RlatnXkMZL
— CWG (@CWGAfrica) October 16, 2017
And some interview sessions with key staff members:
CWG is part of the ICT Industry contributing to Nigeria's GDP. We proffer solutions to major Telco's and we tackle issues as they rise pic.twitter.com/Ok7oMeMiN6
— CWG (@CWGAfrica) October 5, 2017
CWG has helped me discover my potentials, from a Training consultant to project consultant, I conquer barriers I didn't know I could conquer pic.twitter.com/HRmT6H1ZSs
— CWG (@CWGAfrica) October 5, 2017
CWG Plc is a leading provider of Information Technology solutions across West, Central and Eastern Africa with annual revenue of $120 million and staff strength of over 650.
Recall that CWG Plc commenced operations in September 1992 as Computer Warehouse Limited with only Four (4) staff members to undertake hardware projects. Five (5) years later, DCC Networks, the communications arm of the group was established to provide VSAT, Metropolitan, Wide Area and Local area networks to corporate organisations. In 1999, based on the existing demands in the area of software solutions, system and training, ExpertEdge Software was acquired as the company’s third arm.
Congratulations! Founder of CWG @austin_okere. A seed planted 25yrs ago has its roots-branches spread out. Great [email protected]_okere #CWGGETSIT pic.twitter.com/PptTdxVq32
— CWG (@CWGAfrica) September 26, 2017
In pursuit of its Pan-African Vision, CWG Plc has established its regional offices in the West, East and Central Africa. CWG Ghana limited (2003), CWG Uganda Limited (2010) and CWG Cameroon Limited (2012) to handle the business interest of these regions. On the 6th of March, 2012, CWG Plc merged with its three (3) subsidiaries; CWL Systems, ExpertEdge Software and DCC Networks, thereby leaving CWG Plc as the only surviving entity.
CWG is 25 years! Old, yet young & wise enough in its own rights! With expertise to forge strongly ahead @jamesagada CEO CWG Plc. #CWGGETSIT! pic.twitter.com/S2PuvRAfac
— CWG (@CWGAfrica) September 26, 2017
At inception, CWG was essentially an IT infrastructure sales firm. Thereafter, the group has evolved into an IT Powerhouse with a focus on enabling businesses through strategic partnerships with world-class partners.
Congratulations CWG Plc!
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