Nigeria's AI-native govtech & software firm

We build
intelligent
systems that
power real-world
institutions

We combine strategic advisory, software engineering and AI automation to modernize critical operations — and unlock measurable outcomes for citizens and customers across Africa.

Explore our industries What we can do
24+
Active Clients
40+
Active Projects
5
Industries Served
5+
Years of Delivery
Government Technology✦ Healthcare Systems✦ Finance & Payments✦ Energy Infrastructure✦ AI Agents & Automation✦ Digital Transformation✦ Cloud Engineering✦ Systems Integration✦ Government Technology✦ Healthcare Systems✦ Finance & Payments✦ Energy Infrastructure✦ AI Automation✦ Digital Transformation✦ Cloud Engineering✦ Systems Integration✦

Industries

Trusted where
failure is not an option

We partner with governments, regulators, financial institutions and large enterprises to deliver technology that must work, scale and last.

Government & Public Sector

We help national and local governments harness digital transformation to streamline services, increase transparency and strengthen collaboration — freeing up time and resources to better meet citizen needs.

Digital Tax Portals Civil Service Platforms Grant Disbursement G2P Systems

Flagship Capability

Digital Strategy & Governance

Independent guidance for leaders building mission-critical systems — from vision to roadmap to execution.

Active Engagements

24
Clients
40
Projects
3
Regions

Finance & Payments

Accelerating innovation across banking and payments. Through world-class engineering and 20+ years of expertise, we help financial institutions meet new demands and position products at the forefront of innovation.

Retail Banking Capital Markets BaaS Integration Payments Infrastructure

Case Study

Business Banking Compliance

Compliance-first banking infrastructure that auto-generates IFRS-standard financial statements for Nigerian enterprises.

Scale

320
Clients
200
Projects
200
SMEs

Healthcare & Life Sciences

Leveraging technology to unlock new opportunities. Whether optimising operations, enhancing patient care or driving research, we empower health organisations through strategic application of cutting-edge software.

Digital Health Records Interoperability Compliance AI Diagnostics

Core Approach

AI-Native Healthcare Delivery

Full transparency and compliance while harnessing agentic AI to streamline operations and spark healthcare innovation.

99.9%
Uptime guarantee on health platforms

Energy & Resources

Building robust digital infrastructure for energy and resource companies operating across Africa's complex regulatory and operational landscapes — from grid management to upstream data systems.

Grid Management Asset Tracking Operations Intelligence Regulatory Compliance

Specialisation

Renewable Energy Tech

Solar energy product development and IoT integration for the Nigerian and broader West African market.

Africa-first
Built for African energy infrastructure realities

Technology & SaaS

Supporting technology companies and startups with engineering acceleration, platform architecture and AI-native product development — from MVP to scale.

Multi-tenant SaaS AI Product Dev EdTech Marketplace Engineering

Stack

Production-grade from day one

Node.js · TypeScript · NestJS · Next.js · PostgreSQL · Docker · Redis — the same battle-tested stack across every product.

5+
Live SaaS products in market

What We Do

Five capabilities.
One trusted partner.

Digital Strategy & Advisory

Independent guidance for leaders building mission-critical systems. From vision to roadmap to execution — grounded in real engineering capability.

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Custom Software Engineering

Design and delivery of secure, scalable platforms built for high-assurance environments and national-scale usage.

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AI Systems & Intelligent Automation

Design, build and integration of AI agents that reduce manual work, increase accuracy and improve service delivery outcomes.

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Systems Integration

Connecting legacy systems, modern platforms and cloud infrastructure into unified, reliable digital ecosystems.

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Cloud & Infrastructure Engineering

Enterprise-grade infrastructure design focused on resilience, compliance and operational continuity at national scale.

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Why Practical Automation

AI-native delivery.
African context.
Global standards.

We don't just implement technology — we identify where infrastructure gaps create structural dependencies, and we build the systems that industries and governments depend on to function.

By embedding AI into every aspect of delivery, we redefine how organizations in Nigeria and across Africa drive efficiency and innovation — while maintaining the compliance, security and reliability that mission-critical systems demand.

High-assurance engineering

Built for environments where failure is not an option.

AI-native from the start

AI embedded at every layer — not bolted on after.

Multidisciplinary teams

Engineering + deep domain expertise, inseparable.

Pan-African reach

Nigeria-founded, continent-focused, globally capable.

Featured Products
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Storlo

Nigeria-focused escrow marketplace with hybrid semantic search and secure payment rails using Paystack.
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GBMDP

Grant Budget Monitoring & Disbursement Platform for ARM/GAIN — multi-currency, multi-tier approvals, full audit trail.
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ProspectAI

Multi-tenant SaaS for EOI/RFP discovery and proposal drafting — AI-powered procurement intelligence for African firms.
T5

TRANSIT-5

Military personnel transition management platform — records, benefits, career navigation for post-service officers.

Our People

The team behind
the technology

Multidisciplinary leaders combining deep domain expertise with engineering rigour — building Africa's critical digital infrastructure.

Executive Leadership
6 members
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Adaeze Okonkwo — CEO
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Adaeze Okonkwo

CEO

Chief Executive Officer

Leads Practical Automation's vision, strategy and client relationships across government and enterprise engagements.

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Emeka Nwosu — CTO
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Emeka Nwosu

CTO

Chief Technology Officer

Architects PA's engineering practice — overseeing platform security, AI systems and the full-stack delivery pipeline.

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Fatima Bello — COO
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Fatima Bello

COO

Chief Operating Officer

Drives operational excellence across PA's project portfolio, ensuring delivery quality and team alignment.

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Nelly Okafor — Director, Governance Technology Unit
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Nelly Okafor

Director

Governance Technology Unit

Leads technical and business development across govtech engagements — spanning platform architecture, proposals and client delivery.

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Chidi Eze — Head of Engineering
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Chidi Eze

Director

Head of Engineering

Oversees software development practices, DevOps infrastructure and engineering team growth across all PA products.

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Zainab Ibrahim — Head of Finance
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Zainab Ibrahim

Director

Head of Finance & Compliance

Manages financial operations, IFRS compliance frameworks and investor reporting across PA's portfolio and products.

Advisory Board
4 members
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Prof. Babatunde Adeyemi
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Advisory Board

Prof. Babatunde Adeyemi

Digital Governance & Policy

Former DG, NITDA. 25+ years shaping Nigeria's national ICT policy and digital transformation agenda.

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Dr. Amina Suleiman
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Advisory Board

Dr. Amina Suleiman

FinTech & Financial Inclusion

Former CBN Deputy Director. Expert in payments regulation, financial inclusion strategy and digital banking frameworks across West Africa.

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Olumide Adesanya
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Advisory Board

Olumide Adesanya

AI & Emerging Technology

AI researcher and serial founder. Former VP Engineering at Andela. Advises on AI system design, talent strategy and frontier tech adoption.

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Ngozi Obi-Williams
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Advisory Board

Ngozi Obi-Williams

Healthcare Systems & Policy

Public health systems architect with WHO and World Bank experience. Guides PA's healthcare interoperability and G2P disbursement strategy.

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We're always looking for exceptional engineers, strategists and domain experts who want to build the infrastructure Africa depends on.

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E10, Adeniran Ogunsanya Shopping (AOS) Mall Adeniran Ogunsanya Shopping Mall Surulere Lagos, Nigeria