Glovo Collaborates to Empower SMBs in Nigeria's E-commerce

Glovo, alongside various stakeholders, is advocating for stronger collaboration to support small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Nigeria's e-commerce landscape. This initiative was presented at Glovo's Future Commerce Summit, where Engr.

Ley Kupoluyi, the President of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Engr. Opeyemi Aminu, the Vice President of the Chamber, discussed the significant role of technology in reshaping commerce.

Reni Onafeko, General Manager of Glovo Nigeria, emphasized the company's commitment to enabling SMBs to transition into the digital economy and unlock new revenue streams. The summit highlighted the importance of fostering collaboration across sectors to develop a resilient and inclusive commercial ecosystem in Nigeria.

Dr. Charl Odii, representing the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), noted that despite SMBs being the backbone of the Nigerian economy, they face structural challenges such as limited access to finance and low technological adoption.

The event underscored the need for sustained investment in a digitally enabled commercial ecosystem.