SeamlessHR Urges Tech Adoption In Driving Inclusive Economic Growth

SeamlessHR, reaffirmed its commitment to supporting President Bola Tinubu’s economic transformation agenda by contributing to national conversations on workforce productivity, inclusive growth, and technology adoption.

The Company made this known at the 2025 Nigerian Economic Summit (NESG), held in Abuja, from October 6 to 8, 2025.

Speaking during a plenary panel session themed ‘Breaking Barriers: The Poverty Exit Strategy’, the CEO and co-founder of SeamlessHR, Dr. Emmanuel Okeleji, joined Emir of Kano, HRH Muhammadu Sanusi II; interim deputy director, Economic Opportunity, Gates Foundation, Abi Jagun; and executive director, Policy Innovation Centre, Osasuyi Dirisu to discuss practical solutions for accelerating poverty reduction and driving inclusive economic progress.

Okeleji highlighted the critical link between workforce empowerment, technology adoption, and sustainable poverty reduction.

“Every month, the data we process reveals the realities of hardship Nigerians face every day. Technology offers us an avenue to change that reality, because with the right digital infrastructure, we can connect even the lowest-income workers to credit, healthcare, and pension systems, giving them access to the financial stability and social safety nets they deserve. Building this foundation is essential to realising a Nigeria where growth is inclusive and productivity drives prosperity,” he stated.

He further noted that leveraging technology to expand access to essential services can help working families build stability, security, and better livelihoods, particularly across the informal and low-income workforce segments.

Other panellists emphasised the need for stronger public–private collaboration in driving sustainable economic transformation.

Key points from the discussion included the role of cash and service-based interventions in helping households transition out of poverty, the importance of women’s empowerment initiatives in creating wealth, and the need for more inclusive social investment programmes.

The session also underscored the importance of data-driven policymaking and financial inclusion in ensuring targeted impact where it is needed most.

As a sponsor of NESG 2025, SeamlessHR’s involvement highlights its ongoing commitment to shaping national and continental dialogue on the future of work, productivity, and digital transformation.

The company continues to lead innovation in HR technology, enabling businesses across the continent to manage their people efficiently while driving long-term competitiveness and growth.

The Nigerian Economic Summit, held in partnership with the Presidency and the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, remains the country’s foremost platform for public–private collaboration to achieve sustainable economic development.