Agile urges use of emerging technologies for business agility

The Agile Practitioners of Nigeria, Nigeria’s largest Agile professional body, held its 2nd Annual Agile Nigeria Conference on the 27th of September 2018 with a large number of company executives, managers, software developers, researchers and innovators were in attendance to discuss the need for business agility.
The Annual Agile Nigeria Conference is dedicated to furthering Agile principles and providing a venue for people and ideas to flourish. The main conclusions of the Agile Conference reflected how Agile will transform workplace, businesses and services as well as the adoption of Agile frameworks by the participants at the conference.
According to the Agile Practitioners of Nigeria, it is understood that Nigeria needs transformation in both Private and Public Sector. They are therefore of the view that this much desired change can be achieved using the Agile Methodology which allows a paradigm shift towards an innovative and problem solving mind set.
Driven by market needs, customer expectations, and evolving technological innovation, today’s constantly changing business environment is forcing companies to adapt their Agile models of management and corporate governance—or risk being left behind.
The Agile Practitioners of Nigeria says that through its partners and members, the group is able to provide the opportunity that will allow organisations to connect with other industry leaders and jointly share experiences and insights, helping all members and organisations to better navigate the emerging and complicated domain of business agility.
Speaking to journalists before commencement of the Agile Conference, Abiodun Osoba, CEO, The Agile Advisor Nigeria, gave practical examples of how businesses have been totally transformed and internationally recognised by Agile.
“I’ll give you a real life story of a dress maker who was transformed by Agile and now connects to customers from anywhere around the world. With our globally recognised partners, the professional body for business agility will help train and certify you to be able to work anywhere in the world,” Osoba said.
She said that as the world is rapidly changing with emerging technologies, business owners and individuals need to constantly upgrade their skills and knowledge to remain relevant in any industry across the world.
“The ability to quickly adapt is the lifeblood of modern enterprises, and our partnership with Agile professionals in Nigeria will complement our mission to help organisations innovate, improve productivity, and remain relevant in our rapidly changing world. Our membership will greatly benefit from this collaboration,” Osoba said.
 
Jumoke Akiyode-Lawanson