Modupe Gbadeyanka
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
Customers of Airtel Nigeria will now have the opportunity to enjoy the best deals on Konga whenever they shop on the leading composite online and offline retail chain in Africa.
This followed the strategic partnership sealed between the two organisations on Thursday, March 31, 2022, at the headquarters of the telecommunications services provider in Banana Island, Ikoyi, Lagos.
According to a statement issued by the telco, Airtel customers will get items at the best prices at their fingertips and delivered to their doorsteps regardless of their location through Konga.
The Chief Commercial Officer of Airtel Nigeria, Mr Godfrey Efeurhobo, said this deal was struck to deepen the digital/online retail landscape and connect more Nigerians to a plethora of opportunities that will enhance and enrich their lives.
Mr Efeurhobo stated that the partnership with Konga will revolutionise the digital retail landscape as Airtel is committed to inspiring a new wave that will offer customers more opportunities at their fingertips and delivered them to their doorsteps.
“This partnership affirms our resolve to make life better, more enjoyable and more fun for our 50m+ customers as we connect them to places, platforms, people, services, offerings and opportunities that can transform their lives.
“Indeed, this move is an important step to making online and offline offerings ubiquitous – more accessible and more affordable for everybody
“At Airtel, we are not only building quality and prestigious network for voice and mobile Internet services. We are also pioneering and inspiring a new wave that will position us as the preferred partner for everything digital, e-commerce, entertainment, lifestyle, productivity, entrepreneurship, sports, etc.,” he said
On his part, the Chief Executive Officer of Konga, Mr Nick Imudia, said, “We pride ourselves with a strong partnership that exposes great products and services to Nigeria consumers. We believe that with this partnership, consumers of both companies will have access to good quality products and services at unbeatable prices.”
The Konga e-commerce platform offers a plethora of services and offerings targeted at simplifying the everyday experience for customers and merchants, which aligns with Airtel’s philosophy of connecting and empowering its customers and stakeholders with services and offerings that leverage technology and innovation.
