CASIO Middle East and Africa FZE, the regional subsidiary of CASIO Computer Co. Limited, in partnership with Nigerian distributor SKLD, have restated commitment to provide genuine calculators.
Both companies held a dealer conference in Lagos to underscore the significance of genuine CASIO calculators. With a resolute focus on fighting counterfeit/fake products, the event had in attendance prominent stakeholders across the education sector, distributors, and notable CASIO headquarters representatives, including general manager, Mr Koji Shinjo and senior education specialist Koichi Danjo from Educational Sales and Planning Department, CASIO headquarters, Japan.
Speaking on the event, the managing director of CASIO Middle East and Africa, Takashi Seimiya, emphasized the company’s unwavering commitment to providing genuine calculators.
“Through backing teachers and fostering collaborations, CASIO is championing the fight against counterfeit/fake calculators while meeting the rising demand for genuine ones in the Nigerian market. We are not only equipping teachers across the country with the necessary skills to effectively integrate CASIO technology into their classroom lessons, but also ensuring Nigerian students have equal opportunities and a level playing field in their academic pursuits,” he said.
He added that the dedication to supporting students aligns with CASIO’s broader vision of nurturing global competitiveness and preparing them to thrive in an interconnected world.
The event shed more light on the remarkable benefits of the CASIO Model School Project and how the initiative has been designed to cultivate critical and high-order thinking skills required for 21st-century education, and also empower students with the tools they need to thrive in the modern world.
Among the notable contributions of CASIO, collaborations with the Lagos State Ministry of Education took center stage. Notably, CASIO donated the CASIO Lab facility to the Lagos State Education Resource center, benefiting over 2000 teachers who have undergone specialized training to date.
SKLD Integrated services highlighted their expansion efforts and commercial intents with the Exam body NECO which promises in excess of N6 billion to N9 billion annually. They are also working on a few other engagements with Lagos state and Lead city University, in Ibadan which is capable of delivering a revenue of more than N210 million. Several other expansion targets were mentioned which includes the Port Harcourt and Abuja markets which will provide revenue opportunities to distributors that are willing to partner with them.
During the event, SKLD in partnership with CASIO recognised and rewarded the top six sales contributors to their business in the last financial year. This significantly lifted the mood in the audience and has given the others the much-needed impetus to drive better business margins in the present and coming financial year.
CASIO is a global leader in the research, development, and manufacturing of consumer electronics and educational technology. With a commitment to innovation and quality, CASIO has consistently delivered products that enhance education, support learning, and inspire creativity.
