By Emma Elebeke

Local computer manufacturer, Omatek Computers, has announced plans to build a multi billion naira factory in the country. The company said the new factory is aimed at consolidating on its achievements and its extensive presence in Nigeria.

Omatek which turned 25 last December, remains the only quoted computer company on the Nigeria Stock Exchange.

According to the company, the proposed factory was a product of its adventure into the stock market, which has led the increasingly competitive Nigerian ICT market as the only company in East, West and Central Africa that produces computers and casings from completely knocked down (CKD) components sourced from the highest grades of manufacturers.

Announcing a new phase of growth for the company, Managing Director and CEO of Omatek Ventures Plc, Mrs. Florence Seriki said “Our new factory to take off immediately will include the new Solar Panel and the new LED bulbs and lighting factories.

“Our 24 hour Solar/Inverter/battery hybrid solution is a great innovation and is pioneered by Omatek and the first of its kind in Africa. This by itself is major income revenue to providing 24 hour light and power to homes, offices, schools, hospitals and hotels among others.”

“It will interest you to know that Lighting and Power Solutions were provided via this solution in conjunction with special Omatek LED bulbs. These Bulbs last three to Five years without maintenance and our regular 42W Flourescent bulbs had been reduced to 9W for 2ft and 13W for 4ft bulbs; thus reducing consumption by over 85%” added Seriki to affirm the additional focus at the new factory.”

Omatek, which turned 25 last December, it will be recalled was quoted on the Nigeria Stock Exchange in July 2008.
The initiative seems to have led to the introduction of various initiatives in the market to drive and sustain the Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) requirement.

One of such initiatives is the Omatek e-Xpress consumer scheme designed to assist Nigerians own computers through a convenient payment plan which spans between 12 – 24 months.