Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has lauded Jumia for its investment drive in Nigeria’s e-commerce industry.
Sanwo-Olu explained that Jumia’s significant milestone achievements have revolutionised the entire logistics and e-commerce landscape in Nigeria and Africa at large.
The governor, who was represented by the commissioner for commerce, cooperatives, trade and investment, Mrs. Folashade Ambrose-Medebem, at the launch of Jumia’s integrated warehouse in Lagos, saidthe firm’s journey in Nigeria has been nothing short of extraordinary.
He pointed out that from simple beginnings, it has become a leading ecommerce revolutionising how Nigerians shop and do business.
He added that the new warehouse with its cutting edge technology and vast capacity will significantly enhance Jumia’s ability to serve its customers efficiently while also meeting the ever-growing demands of the ecommerce sector.
“It is a bold economic step forward in ensuring that goods can be delivered faster, more reliably and at a lower cost. We are proud to support initiatives that drive economic growth and provide employment opportunities for our people.
‘’This warehouse will create numerous jobs and provide skill development opportunities, further strengthening our local workforce,” he stated.
Earlier, the chief executive officer (CEO) of Jumia Nigeria, Sunil Natraj, said the launch of its integrated warehouse marks a key moment for Jumia Nigeria, stressing that it also consolidates its operations under one roof.
“We are not only streamlining our fulfilment processes but also laying the groundwork for significant improvements in efficiency, scalability, and cost reduction. This will allow us to offer a wider product variety and, most importantly, deliver them to our consumers faster than ever before,” he said.