An accomplished entrepreneur, Mahmood Ahmadu, who is the Founder and Executive Chairman of OIS, also known as Online Integrated Solutions Ltd, was born on September 9, 1966. He is a product of a very humble beginning. It is not by accident that his crowning coincides with his 54^th birthday.

He attended ATBU and Nasarawa State University, where he obtained his qualifications. Records have it that Mahmood Ahmadu obtained further educational qualifications in the form of management, IT and communication industry courses. He has since utilized these skills to start and operate small businesses involved in the exchange of various profitable products and Services.

At quite an early age during the early 1980s, Mahmood received a family inheritance with which he established his first company called A2A Communications Limited. The company, it is said, shot him into limelight as one of the pioneers in the field of GSM business, especially in Northern Nigeria with branches in almost all the state capitals. He has since shown class in the field of buy and sale, service delivery among others, establishing various facets of companies to accommodate the teeming and growing Nigerian workforce. His business activities and operations span 53 countries and five continents.

Mahmood has further leveraged on his growing goodwill over the years and dexterity in creating opportunities to expand his venture both locally and internationally. He has also raised awareness on the importance of education and has also enhanced the quality of education through scholarship programmes.

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He has always aimed to be the best in whatever he does, and thus has stayed on top in managing a strong international network between IT and Telecom companies thereby boosting his capability, capacity and credibility. This has given him an edge in relating seamlessly with both the international and local business world, giving his companies a multinational presence in over 56 international locations across 10 different time zones.

Mahmood strongly believes in CSR, and has inculcated it as a form of belief, faith and culture. In addition to raising awareness on the importance of education through scholarship programmes, he has made donations to various charities and individuals as well. This way, he has been able to build an African multi-business

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Mr Ahmadu was one of three outstanding Nigerians honoured on September 11th 2020 for exceptional leadership in business, entrepreneurship and track record of philanthropy.

In his acceptance speech, he thanked the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Interior under the leadership of Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola, the Nigerian Immigration Service under the supervision of Comptroller-General Muhammadu Babandede and OIS Limited Board, Management and Staff for this achievement.

He explained that he dedicated the award to these individuals and organisations because they provided the uncommon
platform, mentorship, support and inspiration which enabled OIS birth and deploy its exceptional solution of creating the third best biometric visa system in the world.

“This rare support offered by The Honourable Minister and The CGI gave OIS the impetus to be competitive and also specialize in an ecosystem that was otherwise previously thought to be the exclusive preserve of the West.

“Their support was a unique and rare show of patriotism, leadership and direction in our national development architecture” the ever gracious and amiable international entrepreneur stated.

A very private and humble man who prefers to conduct his philanthropic and benevolent activities without fanfare, Mahmood has a penchant for ensuring the intended recipients of his charity benefit directly.

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Mr Ahmadu has enjoyed many recognitions and awards internationally from Africa, Asia, UAE and the UK for his empowerment of global communities, and this latest award from the highly-regarded Forbes brand was received with great delight and it will surely propel him to do more!

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I am reminded of the great quote from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, who wrote that “Heights by great men reached and kept, were not obtained by sudden flight, but they, while their companions slept, were toiling upward in the night”

Successful people do attract their fair share of jealousy and envy, and some people will go to great lengths where possible to sadly defame their character in a bid to thwart their dreams, or sabotage their expansion and growth aspirations.

One such individual who was unfairly targeted by these dark individuals is the global businessman and intrepid entrepreneur Mr Mahmood Ahmadu. This is a gentleman with an acknowledged reputation as generous and kind hearted even to a fault. Mr Ahmadu is always concerned about the welfare of humans around the world, and constantly seeks for better ways to improve and contribute to humanity.

Mahmood goes out of his way to make room for others and has been responsible for the upward trajectory of many, usually done privately without fanfare.

So in 2013, it came as a real shock when Mr Ahmadu’s name was linked with the unfortunate incident of the E-recruitment scam in Abuja for the Nigerian Immigration Service, and the ensuing stampede which caused many injuries, and sadly twenty fatalities.

Several Nigerian newspapers, online blogs, and social media platforms began publishing false allegations and associating Mr Ahmadu with this regrettable event. Some key players in this saga, who were actually accused for this terrible event, were Mr. Abba Moro, former Interior Minister, Ms. Anastasia Daniel-Nwobia, Deputy Director, and F. O Alayebami. All of these individuals are being charged by the Nigerian Economics and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

So why is Mr Ahmadu’s name being maliciously and intentionally associated with these accused? It is simply to tarnish his image as an international business man, and to inflict as much reputational damage as possible knowing that words like ‘money laundering’ or ‘scam’ will have a terrible adverse effect on his name.

Some of these publications began referring to Mahmood Ahmadu as ‘at large’ or as an accomplice and insinuating that he was the handler of the E-recruitment scam and the fake subterfuge of money laundering.

The Facts

Mahmood Ahmadu is the founder of one of the leading IT companies in Africa, this means his company successfully executes many high level contracts for many apex institutions including governments.

His company was responsible for constructing the online registration portal on behalf of the Nigerian Immigration Service. The job applicants approximately 500,000 of them, used this online portal for their application to the Nigerian Immigration Service, and paid a fee of N1000 each.

This was Mahmood Ahmadu’s only involvement, not him personally, but his company executing the contract of constructing an online portal which enabled the Nigerian Immigration Service to manage the applications and collect the required application fees.

So why is he being personally named, and why is he being associated with the accused persons? Simply to tarnish his good name and create difficulties for him because of jealousy and malicious envy!

Even after executing this contract, Mahmood a deeply spiritual man, and in his usual generous practice donated several pieces of technological equipment, such as the latest computers free of charge to aid the immigration service in delivering their jobs which none of the articles mention.

Several online articles published in 2016 states this fake headings – “EFCC sends INTERPOL after Moro’s accomplice” insinuating that the EFCC and INTERPOL are after Mahmood Ahmadu. Many of these online articles never bothered or took the time to investigate the facts, and consequently provide their readers with the correct information.

Anybody with a reasoning and active mind will understand that if top agencies like the EFCC or INTERPOL lists any person as wanted, that person could not freely travel the world criss crossing all major international airports weekly and monthly conducting his business. Mahmood continues to work out of his various offices regularly and travelling globally, meeting with top government officials and top business men from Europe, America, Asia and Africa.

Mahmood Ahmadu has clearly been a victim of cyber bullying and malicious character assassination by very dark and obscure people paying ignorant individuals to report ‘fake news’.

Conclusion

Wherever Mahmood has found himself, in whichever country, he endeavours to be involved with the local community. For instance in his time in the UK a lot of his focus was dedicated to the importance of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). He is very involved with many charitable events and contributions which he never speaks about, unless you happen to be close to him you will not know of these acts. In the UK he was presented with the first UK ‘Empowering Communities Award’ by the Asian Voice Charity Awards in 2016, addressing Mahmood Ahmadu as a man of distinction and integrity.

In the same year in London, he was presented with ‘The London Leadership and Peace Award’ presented by the then mayor of London Boris Johnson at City Hall London. It is interesting to note that these were high level events in the presence of huge crowds, at a time when INTERPOL was supposed to be after him!

In the same year 2016 in London the International Strategic Alliance Committee (ISAC) presented him with ‘The Nigerian Economic Development Award’ at a huge gala organised at the Queen Elizabeth Conference Centre, Westminster.

He was also honoured with a ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ by the Black Entertainment Film Fashion Television and Arts (BEFFTA) organisation in 2016.

Mahmood is a member of the oldest business membership organisation in the UK, the Institute of Directors (IoD) a community of UK’s top business leaders.

Mahmood Ahmadu is the recipient of one of Nigeria’s highest honours ‘The Officer of the Order of Niger Award(OON)

Mahmood has been a victim of vicious and malicious slander by people envious of his huge success and attempting to damage him reputationally. Fortunately all these side attempts have not succeeded in affecting his blessings, as people are still very much attracted to him, and many still want to engage with him from around the world.

There is an old adage that says “You can’t keep a good man down”

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The BEFFTA’s recognised as the most successful Black recognition awards in Europe, was held this year at the beautiful Rock Tower at Tufnell Park, London with over 1000 people in attendance. The founder of BEFFTA Dr Pauline Long, and the chairman of BEFFTA chief Bimbo Afolayan took great pride in honouring Mr Ahmadu for his tireless philanthropic contributions to various causes and community development programs. Mahmood Ahmadu is generally recognised as the most significant businessman of Nigerian descent in Europe with his business activities and operations spanning 53 countries in five continents.

Mr Ahmadu was also called upon to present the top entertainment award of the night to Lemar, the famous English R&B singer-songwriter.

John Bird MBE presenting the award to Mr Marmood Ahmadu.

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The official letter dated the 24^th October 2016, from the Emir among other things expressed the reasons for the conferment. Below is an except from the letter;

“The conferment of the Traditional Title is a clear testimony of your immense contribution to the development and upliftment of The Mubi Emirate. On behalf of the entire people of Mubi, I want to express my heartfelt felicitation to a man of proven integrity, whose leadership prowess, doggedness, exemplary lifestyle and selfless service to humanity cannot be quantified. It is also a clear message to the next generation that hard and honest work will always be recognized and rewarded no matter the field of human endeavour.

On behalf of myself, my Council and the entire people of Mubi Emirate, please accept my hearty congratulations”.

Nigerian born international businessman and noted philanthropist Alhaji Mahmood Ahmadu was recently conferred with a high level traditional title – ‘The Turakin Mubi’ by His Royal Highness Alhaji (Dr) Abubakar Isah Ahmadu CFR, FFPM the Emir of Mubi.

The official letter dated the 24^th October 2016, from the Emir among other things expressed the reasons for the conferment. Below is an except from the letter;

“The conferment of the Traditional Title is a clear testimony of your immense contribution to the development and upliftment of The Mubi Emirate. On behalf of the entire people of Mubi, I want to express my heartfelt felicitation to a man of proven integrity, whose leadership prowess, doggedness, exemplary lifestyle and selfless service to humanity cannot be quantified. It is also a clear message to the next generation that hard and honest work will always be recognized and rewarded no matter the field of human endeavour.

On behalf of myself, my Council and the entire people of Mubi Emirate, please accept my hearty congratulations”.

Nigerian born international businessman and noted philanthropist Alhaji Mahmood Ahmadu was recently conferred with a high level traditional title – ‘The Turakin Mubi’ by His Royal Highness Alhaji (Dr) Abubakar Isah Ahmadu CFR, FFPM the Emir of Mubi.

The official letter dated the 24^th October 2016, from the Emir among other things expressed the reasons for the conferment. Below is an except from the letter;

“The conferment of the Traditional Title is a clear testimony of your immense contribution to the development and upliftment of The Mubi Emirate. On behalf of the entire people of Mubi, I want to express my heartfelt felicitation to a man of proven integrity, whose leadership prowess, doggedness, exemplary lifestyle and selfless service to humanity cannot be quantified. It is also a clear message to the next generation that hard and honest work will always be recognized and rewarded no matter the field of human endeavour.

On behalf of myself, my Council and the entire people of Mubi Emirate, please accept my hearty congratulations”.

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Given his high level work with the Government and the services provided by his company to Nigerians everywhere, it was a pleasure to meet the man behind the system that has saved so many from heartache and frustration.

There is no doubt that the mobilization of effective technology helps to eliminate fraud, reduces the risks of cash payments going astray as well as relating and holding the information on each person in a secure manner. On the two occasions I have used the Visa service recently I have found it very simple and highly efficient.

We look forward to the continuing conversation and I was pleasantly surprised with Mahmood’s very down to earth and practical attitude to the various projects we discussed. Once again it is unusual to have the needs of the ordinary Nigerian brought to the forefront so transparently. These are the attitudes we need to see coming from more leaders of society as we all work to accelerate the economic development of Nigeria and the continent.

Please let me know when we can move this project forward and give my regards to Mahmood. Here is a copy of the picture we took at the Gala dinner last night.

It was a great pleasure to meet with the man Mahmood Ahmadu yesterday. 

Given his high level work with the Government and the services provided by his company to Nigerians everywhere, it was a pleasure to meet the man behind the system that has saved so many from heartache and frustration.

There is no doubt that the mobilization of effective technology helps to eliminate fraud, reduces the risks of cash payments going astray as well as relating and holding the information on each person in a secure manner. On the two occasions I have used the Visa service recently I have found it very simple and highly efficient.

We look forward to the continuing conversation and I was pleasantly surprised with Mahmood’s very down to earth and practical attitude to the various projects we discussed. Once again it is unusual to have the needs of the ordinary Nigerian brought to the forefront so transparently. These are the attitudes we need to see coming from more leaders of society as we all work to accelerate the economic development of Nigeria and the continent.

Please let me know when we can move this project forward and give my regards to Mahmood. Here is a copy of the picture we took at the Gala dinner last night.

David Smith

Chairman

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Hundreds of Nigerians were among the crowd in attendance for the Angels for Africa fundraising dinner. The glitzy £100 per-head event was organized to raise funds for several charity projects across Africa. HajiyaSalamatuTafida, the current President of ASAHCA and wife of the Nigerian High Commissioner to the UK, explained that ASAHCA is made up of spouses of Ambassadors of 34 African countries, who have pledged to do their bit in addressing some of the continents socio-economic woes

 Among the guests at yesterday’s dinner was the Kaduna State governor MuhktarYero, who was given an award for his contribution to good causes. Other dignitaries who received awards on the night included Mrs OlufunshoAmosun, the wife of the Ogun State governor, Mrs Faridah Wada, the wife of the Kogi State governor and HajiyaSalamatu Al-Makura, the wife of the Nasarawa State governor.

Mrs Tafida added that across Africa, there are pupils who are being taught on bare floors, there are mothers who are giving birth to babies on wooden tables and there are maternity wards where women have to sleep on mere springs after childbirth. She pointed out that seeking to help address this, Asahca aims to raise funds for social amenities which include providing drinking water, refurbishing classrooms, constructing maternity clinics and combating ailments like trachoma.

The night was hosted by leading professional speaker Charles Ajayi-Khiran

The Association of Spouses of African High Commissioners and Ambassadors (ASAHCA) banded together to launch the Angels for Africa initiative with a gala fundraising dinner at the Lancaster Hotel, Hyde Park London. Mahmood Ahmadu was proud to be one of the generous sponsors of the event, as he believed strongly in the cause being supported by the charity ASAHCA. Guests were given a presentation by Dr Isaac Odeyemipresented to a packed room of diplomats and high profile guests new technologies adaptable for African conditions that could make a real difference in promoting the health of rural women in Africa.

Hundreds of Nigerians were among the crowd in attendance for the Angels for Africa fundraising dinner. The glitzy £100 per-head event was organized to raise funds for several charity projects across Africa. HajiyaSalamatuTafida, the current President of ASAHCA and wife of the Nigerian High Commissioner to the UK, explained that ASAHCA is made up of spouses of Ambassadors of 34 African countries, who have pledged to do their bit in addressing some of the continents socio-economic woes

 Among the guests at yesterday’s dinner was the Kaduna State governor MuhktarYero, who was given an award for his contribution to good causes. Other dignitaries who received awards on the night included Mrs OlufunshoAmosun, the wife of the Ogun State governor, Mrs Faridah Wada, the wife of the Kogi State governor and HajiyaSalamatu Al-Makura, the wife of the Nasarawa State governor.

Mrs Tafida added that across Africa, there are pupils who are being taught on bare floors, there are mothers who are giving birth to babies on wooden tables and there are maternity wards where women have to sleep on mere springs after childbirth. She pointed out that seeking to help address this, Asahca aims to raise funds for social amenities which include providing drinking water, refurbishing classrooms, constructing maternity clinics and combating ailments like trachoma.

The night was hosted by leading professional speaker Charles Ajayi-Khiran

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