E-commerce has changed the way people shop in Nigeria. With home delivery options and more convenient ways to buy and sell, the advantages of e-commence transcend traditional brick and mortar shops. It is in this light that Jumia, Nigeria’s number one shopping destination, is marking their first year anniversary in a grand style by organising a conference on the growth of Nigerian e-commerce and its contribution to the nation’s economy. This conference will be attended by federal ministers, CEO’s, suppliers, customers, media and various fashion and lifestyle celebrities.
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Recently, Jumia was highlighted at the 2013 Harvard Business School Africa Business Conference by the Honorable Minister of Finance, Mrs. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, as one of the pioneers of economic growth in Nigeria. Tunde Kehinde, Co-Managing Director Jumia Nigeria says, “We are proud of the change that Jumia and its innovative e-commerce model have brought to this region. Now, we want to share our knowledge and bring all those who will shape Nigeria in the future to one table, to discuss the possibilities and options e-commerce holds for Nigeria. We know that e-commerce will grow globally, and we believe Africa will play an important part in this growth.”
The keynote, E-commerce and Information Communications Technology – An Engine for Job Creation and Economic Growth, will be taken by Mrs. Omobola Johnson, Hon. Minister for Communications Technology of the Federal Ministry of Nigeria.
Other keynote speakers and panel participants include:
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CEO of Pagatech, Nigeria’s leading mobile payments platform, Tayo Oviosu
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Head of eBanking at Zenith Bank – Juliet Nwanguma
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Chief Payment and Value Added Services Officer, Mrs. Titilola Shogaolu
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MD of DHL Nigeria – Randy Buday
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Head of eBusiness at GTBank – Simi Osinuga
A welcome address by Tunde Kehinde and Raphael Afaedor, Co-Managing Directors of Jumia will kick off the event by 3pm. After the conference, Jumia is celebrating its first year of business by treating delegates to a fashion cocktail gala, where fashion from the website will be on display. The conference is sponsored by GTBank, Zenith Bank, DHL, Interswitch, Intel, PAGA and First City Monument Bank.
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Event Details
Date: Friday, July 12th 2013
Venue: Lagos Oriental Hotel. 3, Lekki road, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Time: Starts at 3pm
About JUMIA
Founded in 2012, Jumia has grown to be the 4th most visited website in Nigeria with over 500 employees. Last month, Jumia has launched the largest e-commerce campus in West Africa spanning over 10,000 square meters in Lagos, Nigeria. At Jumia, customers across the continent can shop the widest assortment of quality products at affordable prices – offering everything from fashion, consumer electronics, home appliances to beauty products. Learn more at jumia.com.ng
