SMECore emerges first ERP, digital platform for Africa’s MSMEs

A digital company, SMECore, has emerged as the first ERP and All-in-One digital platform for Africa’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to place them on the fast lane of growth and development.

The platform took center stage at the 2025 MSME Conference held from November 16–18, convened by the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) and partners under the theme ‘GROW Nigerian: Building a Future of Innovation, Resilience and Prosperity’.

The conference brought together top voices across entrepreneurship, technology, finance, and public policy spaces to underscore one message: “Nigerian businesses must embrace digitalization, build strong internal structures, and prepare for scalable, sustainable growth.”

Meanwhile, the Minister of State for Industry, Trade, and Investment, Senator John Enoh, stressed the strategic position and importance of MSMEs in Nigeria’s economic growth, development, and stability.

According to Enoh, MSMEs represent about 95 per cent of businesses in Nigeria, and also contribute over 85 per cent of employment generation.

He said, “No nation can rise above the courage and creativity of its entrepreneurs.”

Delivering his keynote address, Tony Elumelu strongly emphasized why it is imperative to ensure the sustainability of the MSME ecosystem while acknowledging and applauding the resilience, doggedness, and tenacity of Nigerian entrepreneurs.

He pointed out that many promising businesses in Nigeria fail to excel due to gaps in systems, support structures, and enabling environments.

“We must learn to build to last,” he said. He also called for stronger business ecosystems that would support businesses to flourish and move beyond survival stages into long-term success and glory.

A major highlight of the event was the presentation of SMECore, a purpose-built ERP and digital operating system tailored to African businesses.

During the demonstration, Amu Ogbeide, Group CEO of Sapphital, described SMECore as “the missing link for building structure and driving digital inclusion across African businesses.”

Ogbeide also explained that the platform provides a powerful, secure, and affordable system that enhances transparency, compliance, and structured growth.

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