John Obaro

John Tanimola Obaro born 19 April 1958 is a Nigerian technology entrepreneur, public speaker, and founder of SystemSpecs Nigeria Limited. He is committed to promoting and advancing of local software development. He has given presentations and speeches advocating youth empowerment and IT entrepreneurship. Obaro has served on the boards of the Ministerial Advisory Council on Information and Communication Technology, Institute of Software Practitioners of Nigeria, Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN), Nigerian Information Technology Policy Drafting Committee, Governing Council of the National ICT Incubation Programme and others. Quotes "Collaboration embraces diverse minds and fosters growth. Doing it solo isn’t always flawless." John Obaro shared key note lessons on his linkdin " As visionaries, it's our role to set the course and take ownership. While delegation is key, it thrives when aligned with your team’s unique strengths. Remember, others may approach tasks differently—and that’s okay!" John Obaro shared key note lessons on his linkdin] Software development is a very painstaking business…It takes a belief in what you are doing. If you do that, success will come along but you don’t focus on money as a primary driver. Our legacy has always been about innovation with impact. Whatadeal is a natural extension of that legacy – an evolution that aligns with our vision of delivering value- driven, technology-enabled solutions that simplify lives and empower businesses. Digital commerce should not be transactional; it should be an experience – one that is seamless, engaging, and rewarding. We are redefining how customers access great deals across travel, events, and e-commerce. No country in the world is doing what we are doing in e-commerce, travel and events. It is a tradition we have perfected. The transition to Whatadeal represents more than a name change; it is an intentional shift towards creating an ecosystem where customers don’t just find deals, but experience real value. Our platform’s core philosophy at Whatadeal is that great experiences and valuable offers should be effortless, not complicated. Our mission goes beyond providing access to deals; we’re building an ecosystem that fosters engagement, trust, and long-term value for our customers. With travel, events, and e-commerce at its core, Whatadeal seamlessly integrates these services to create a streamlined, rewarding, and modern user experience for today’s consumers.