Ogugua Belonwu Honored with BusinessDay’s Top 100 SMEs Award

By Omolabake Fasogbon

Ogugua Belonwu has been recognized with the prestigious Top 100 SMEs Award by BusinessDay for his groundbreaking work in leveraging technology to address unemployment challenges across Africa. 

As the leader of MyJobMag, a leading tech-driven career platform, and Best Value Providers, an IT consulting firm, Belonwu has significantly impacted the African job market. MyJobMag connects job seekers with potential employers, while other initiatives like mysalaryscale.com and scholarshipbob.com provide valuable career resources and insights.

Expressing his gratitude, Belonwu stated, “The Top 100 SMEs Award reflects the hard work and dedication of our entire team to solving Africa’s unemployment crisis. This award is a testament to our vision of empowering job seekers with the tools they need to succeed. We will continue to innovate and provide sustainable, tech-driven solutions to millions of Africans.”

Beyond MyJobMag, Belonwu has led initiatives empowering over 20,000 individuals in Kenya and Nigeria through partnerships with NGOs, universities, and faith-based organizations. 

“MyJobMag’s mission remains unchanged: to simplify and revolutionize the job search experience for both candidates and employers,” Belonwu added. “This award motivates us to push boundaries and create pathways for future generations of Africans to thrive.”

Founded in 2010, MyJobMag has connected over 26,880 individuals with jobs, offering services such as career counseling, internship coaching, and job placement. His new initiative, TechTalentZone, a job board catering to the growing demand for tech professionals, further demonstrates his commitment to human capital development.

The Top 100 SMEs Award from BusinessDay highlights Ogugua’s crucial role in Nigeria’s tech ecosystem and his significant impact on driving economic growth through innovative solutions.