By Modupe Gbadeyanka
The service delivery of Jumia to rural communities in Nigeria has been applauded by residents of the areas.
They said the e-commerce giant has made shopping easier for them as the company has done everything possible to extend its services to them and not to city dwellers alone.
A businessman based in Rivers State, Iteshi Prince Izuchukwu, said he likes shopping online because of the price slash. Based on his experience with several online shopping platforms, he was quick to acknowledge Jumia service delivery.
“Things I order include television, wristwatches and others. When I buy these items on Jumia, they deliver on time and in good condition,” he stated.
At the current pace, there’s no denying the improved fortune of e-commerce in Africa. Even the most ardent doubters of e-commerce viability on the continent will accept that the online shopping business is gaining momentum on the continent, contrary to their forecast and expectations.
Major African markets like Nigeria and Kenya are improving their internet penetration while the number of mobile phone users is rising exponentially. This, in turn, is boosting the online market entrants in urban locations and gradually rubbing off on rural settlements.
As a result, the conversation around e-commerce in a major market like Nigeria has gravitated from doubts on feasibility and acceptance to quality of service delivery, customers’ expectations and satisfaction.
With at least 87 e-commerce platforms in Nigeria, the online shopping community is increasing by the day with innovation and bespoke approaches to address the challenges of the market and meet customers’ expectations.
In today’s market where customers demand value for every penny spent, a well thought out packaging that meets the aesthetic taste of the customers can spell a huge impact on the e-commerce business.
It can help reduce the volume and cost of the return, foster customer loyalty and put the brand in the face of prospects.
“I always feel happy when what I ordered is being delivered to me. And as a businessman, I want value for money which I can say I am getting on a platform like Jumia,” Izuchukwu further said.
With continuous effort by e-commerce brands to meet customers’ quality, timely and packaging expectations in their service delivery, testimonials like this will go a long way in getting more people onboard the online shopping train.
