UPPERLINK AND NIGERIAN ARMY CLOSE RANKS TO REINFORCE PAYMENT INFRASTRUCTURE IN COMMAND SECONDARY SCHOOLS NATIONWIDE
LAGOS, NIGERIA: NOVEMBER 09, 2024
To modernize its school management and payment infrastructure in all military educational institutions nationwide, the Nigerian Army Education Corps and Nigerian Army headquarters have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with Upperlink to reinforce payment infrastructure in all Command Secondary Schools nationwide.Event Highlights
Announcing the historic event in a statement, the Managing Director of Upperlink Limited, Dr. Segun Akano said the scope and purpose of the MoU would enable Upperlink to deploy its leading payment solutions, EduChoice and Upperlink Paygate in all Command Secondary Schools in Nigeria.
He said the partnership highlights the commitment of the Nigerian Army headquarters to advance digital innovation within the educational sector and support the evolving needs of military families
Dr Akano explained that the EduChoice portal would streamline Command Secondary Schools administrative processes, enhance communication, provide e-learning tools and simplify access to essential resources for students, parents, and educators.
‘’The platform offers a centralized hub for academic records, attendance tracking, and student performance, ensuring that Command Schools operate with cutting-edge efficiency’’, he added.
L-R: Adedunni Okeh, Human Resources Manager, Upperlink; Brig. General Solomon Inuwa, Director, DCSS; Major General Bello Tsoho, Corps Commander, Nigerian Army Education Corps; Dr Segun Akano, MD/CEO, Upperlink; Barr Ireti Chukwujama, Chief Compliance Officer, Upperlink and Lt. Colonel Nuhu Abdulsalam, DCOS G3 at the MoU signing ceremony in Lagos recently
He said that Upperlink Paygate, which compliments Edu Choice is a secure and reliable payment gateway, as it would enable seamless fee collection for Command Schools and financial transactions while fostering transparency and convenience for both families and institutions.
‘’By providing these digital tools, we are equipping students of Command Schools and their educators with resources that will enhance learning outcomes and streamline operational efficiency’’, he said.
According to him, Upperlink provides payment infrastructure and technology to enable businesses and individuals to make and receive payments globally. It offers a range of payment products, including card payments, bank transfers, mobile wallets, and payment links and solutions for fraud detection, currency conversion, and payment analytics.
The Nigerian Army Education Corps is the cornerstone of knowledge and discipline within the Nigerian military as it plays a pivotal role in shaping the intellectual landscape of its forces. With a legacy steeped in dedication to learning and development, the institution embodies service excellence.
Key representatives from both organizations attended the MoU signing which was held at the NAEC headquarters in Yaba.
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