Digital Transformation Made Easy: How Low-Code is Driving Business Success- Kolawole Joseph Ajiboye

Businesses are under immense pressure to modernise their operations due to increasing customer expectations, technological advancements, and economic uncertainties. Many companies struggle with outdated systems, manual processes, and a lack of real-time insights, which slow down decision-making and hinder growth. Traditional software development is often expensive, time-consuming, and resource-intensive, making it difficult for businesses to keep up with market demands. Software developer, Power Platform engineer and cyber security expert, Kolawole Joseph Ajiboye in a recent interview spoke on how low-code technology is reshaping business innovation. With extensive experience in software development, power platform engineering, and data science, Ajiboye has trained professionals, mentored developers, and spoken at international events, including the Global Power Platform Bootcamp. Having authored a research paper in 2021 titled “The Role of Low-Code/No-Code Platforms in Accelerating Digital Transformation in Regulated Industries,” Ajiboye remains passionate about raising awareness of low-code adoption in Nigeria and across Africa. In this interview, he shares his insights on how businesses can leverage low-code solutions to drive efficiency, innovation, and digital transformation.

He was asked to share about his background and what drew inspired this field? According to Ajiboye, his journey into technology began as a software developer and later expanded into Power Platform engineering and data analytics. Over the years, I have actively mentored and trained professionals in low-code development as a Power Platform engineering trainer and a mentor at the Power Platform Community in Nigeria, he said his passion for low-code and no-code development was further strengthened through his research on how businesses, particularly those in regulated industries, can benefit from faster and more scalable application development using low-code solutions. Beyond research, I have spoken at international conferences, including the Global Power Platform Bootcamp, where I continue to advocate for low-code adoption in Nigeria and Africa, he said his goal is to drive awareness and adoption of these platforms, particularly in regions where digital transformation can have a significant economic impact.

When asked to speak about the demand for digital transformation which is rising rapidly. He was asked the main challenges businesses face today. Ajiboye said one of the biggest challenges is agility. Companies need solutions that allow them to adapt quickly to change, deploy applications rapidly, and reduce reliance on large IT teams. This is where low-code development comes in. Asked to explain what low-code development is and why it is gaining popularity. According to him, low-code development is a software development approach that enables businesses to build applications quickly with minimal hand-coding. Instead of writing lines of code from scratch, developers and non-technical users can use a visual interface with drag-and-drop functionality to create applications.
This approach makes it easier for businesses to innovate without the usual complexities of software development. It reduces costs, speeds up application delivery, and allows employees from different departments to participate in the development process. Low-code platforms are particularly useful for businesses that need to automate workflows, integrate data across different systems, and develop custom applications without waiting months for IT teams to build them.

Businesses worldwide are rapidly embracing digital transformation, he was asked what trends are driving this shift and Ajiboye said, the growing adoption of low-code technology is one of the key trends driving digital transformation. Many organisations are moving away from traditional software development methods and investing in low-code solutions to accelerate their digitalisation efforts. A KPMG survey conducted across 715 companies in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa found that 60 percent of business leaders consider low-code development critical to their company’s success. Businesses are realising that traditional software development is often too slow and resource-intensive to keep up with changing market demands. The survey also found that more companies are embracing citizen development, which enables non-technical employees to build applications that address specific business challenges. By allowing business users to take part in application development, organisations can reduce IT bottlenecks and respond faster to market needs. This shift is making digital transformation more accessible and practical for businesses of all sizes. He spoke about how Nigerian businesses are adopting low-code technology. According to him, Nigeria is experiencing a surge in digital transformation, and low-code technology is playing a key role in this shift. Many businesses are using low-code platforms to automate processes, enhance customer experiences, and improve operational efficiency. A good example is Flutterwave, one of Africa’s leading fintech companies. In November 2021, Flutterwave acquired Disha, a website builder that enables creators to establish an online presence without writing code. This move highlights how Nigerian companies are embracing no-code and low-code solutions to drive innovation. Another example is a leading Nigerian energy company, which, according to a KPMG Nigeria study, is using low-code platforms to empower employees without programming skills to develop business applications. This has streamlined internal operations and increased efficiency across multiple departments. Asked about the surge in investment in low-code platforms globally and what these investments tells us about the future of low-code development. Ajiboye said investors are recognising the long-term potential of low-code platforms in driving business innovation. In July 2021, Bubble raised 100 million dollars in Series A funding, led by Insight Partners. In January 2021, Webflow secured 140 million dollars in Series B funding, marking a significant milestone in the no-code industry. In March 2022, Builder.ai raised 100 million dollars in Series C funding, further proving the confidence investors have in low-code and no-code solutions.
Smaller companies are also benefiting from investor confidence. Qoins has raised a total of 2.18 million dollars, with its largest round being 2.16 million dollars in Series A funding in January 2021. These investments indicate that businesses worldwide are increasingly relying on low-code platforms to accelerate digital transformation and improve operational efficiency. For his final advice, he advised that low-code development is not just a trend. It is a fundamental shift in how businesses approach software development. Companies that embrace low-code technology can accelerate their digital transformation, reduce costs, and respond more quickly to market changes. For Nigerian businesses, low-code platforms provide an opportunity to innovate and compete on a global scale. Whether it is automating internal workflows, improving customer engagement, or integrating data across systems, low-code solutions can help businesses achieve their goals faster and more efficiently.
Digital transformation is no longer a choice, it is a necessity. Businesses that leverage low-code technology will be better positioned to thrive in an increasingly digital world.