A.J. Smart

Adams John Smart is a Nigerian entrepreneur, farmer, humanitarian, and technology strategist dedicated to empowering African businesses through innovation, digital transformation, and entrepreneurship development. He is passionate about building impactful solutions, supporting startups, promoting sustainable growth, and leveraging technology to create opportunities that improve lives across communities and industries.

A.J. Smart

Adams John Smart is a Nigerian entrepreneur, farmer, humanitarian, and technology strategist dedicated to empowering African businesses through innovation, digital transformation, and entrepreneurship development. He is passionate about building impactful solutions, supporting startups, promoting sustainable growth, and leveraging technology to create opportunities that improve lives across communities and industries.

Focus Areas

Digital Solutions

Building modern websites, SaaS platforms, apps, fintech solutions, and digital infrastructures that help businesses establish and grow their online presence.

Agricultural Innovation

Promoting sustainable farming practices and technology-driven agricultural systems that contribute to food security and economic development in Africa.

Technology Strategy

Providing modern technology solutions and digital transformation strategies that help businesses improve efficiency, scalability, and long-term growth.

Humanitarian Initiatives

Supporting youth empowerment, entrepreneurship education, and community development programs that create opportunities and positive social impact.

Certifications

Professional Experience

Experience

2020
Nomfro Technologies

Founder/CEO

Leading a technology-driven company focused on web hosting, software development, cloud infrastructure, and digital transformation solutions across Africa. Spearheading innovative projects in managed hosting, custom software development, and entrepreneurship empowerment initiatives aimed at supporting startups and SMEs.

2020
NTEEP

Project Founder

Created and managed an entrepreneurship empowerment initiative supporting African startups with digital tools, business mentorship, branding, and technology solutions. Successfully contributed to empowering hundreds of startups through training and online business support programs.

2025
Pamoja Agro

Director

Providing professional agricultural consultancy and farm management solutions for local and diaspora investors seeking profitable and sustainable opportunities in agriculture. Specializing in planning, operations management, investment coordination, and modern agribusiness development.

Tech Skills

Server Management

90%

HTML/CSS

65%

WordPress Development

80%

WHMCS Automation

90%

Cloud Infrastructure

90%

Linux Administration

90%

Agribiz Skills

Agritech Solutions

90%

Farm Management

80%

Diaspora Farm Support

65%

Agricultural Consultancy

90%

Cloud Infrastructure

90%

Linux Administration

90%

Knowledges

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Web Hosting Infrastructure
  • Server Deployment & Optimization
  • Cloud Solutions
  • Business Development
  • IT Consultancy
  • Agribusiness Management
  • Farm Operations
  • Agricultural Consultancy
  • Startup Mentorship

Certification

Projects

Nomfro Host

Nomfro Host

Hosting/ Services, IT Services
NTEEP

NTEEP

NGO
Nomfro Technologies

Nomfro Technologies

IT Services
Amani Digital Menu Software

Amani Digital Menu Software

Software/SAAs

A.J.’s Thoughts

Contact A.J.

Consultation

Mentorship

Partnership

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Press & Media

GUARDIAN Newspapers | 14 Dec 2023

NTEEP to empower startups with entrepreneurship skills

NOMFRO Technologies Entrepreneurship Empowerment Project (NTEEP), is set to empower startups with essential business skills training.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Program Director, NTEEP, Adams John Smart, said NTEEP 4.0 tagged, ‘Empowering African Startups for Global Impact’ will equip participants with the potential to transform lives, create new opportunities and shape the continent’s economy. “The next generation of billionaires could emerge from Africa and it may just be one of the startups in NTEEP’s network. The future is unwritten and NTEEP is helping African entrepreneurs hold the pen.”

Vanguard News | 3 May 2025

NTEEP launches its fifth edition training program to empower over 2,000 African startups

Launched in 2020 by Nigerian tech entrepreneur Adams John Smart—popularly known as A.J. Smart—NTEEP was born out of the economic challenges faced by African businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since its inception, the program has supported over 1,600 startups with access to capacity-building resources and vital digital infrastructure.

GUARDIAN Newspapers | 3 May 2025

NTEEP 5.0: Pan-African Entrepreneurship training set to empower over 2,000 startups this May

In a statement regarding the launch of NTEEP 5.0, Founder and CEO of Nomfro Technologies Adams John Smart aka A.J. Smart commented on the project’s ambitions for this year’s training:

MSME Africa | December 14, 2023

NTEEP Launches NTEEP 4.0 Entrepreneurship program to Empower African Startups and Entrepreneurs

CEO and Program Director, Adams John Smart, emphasized the potential of African startups to transform lives and shape the continent’s economy, stating, “The next generation of billionaires could emerge from Africa, and it may just be one of the startups in NTEEP’s network. The future is unwritten, and NTEEP is helping African entrepreneurs hold the pen.”