Poverty: Tech firm launches app to make gadgets affordable to Nigerians

Nigerian tech company, Orla Africa, has announced plans to make gadgets more affordable to people across the country. At its launch in Lagos State, the company said the poverty level in the country has denied many access to essential gadgets needed for their day-to-day activities. “The company was born out of the desire to make […]

Nigerian tech company, Orla Africa, has announced plans to make gadgets more affordable to people across the country.

At its launch in Lagos State, the company said the poverty level in the country has denied many access to essential gadgets needed for their day-to-day activities.

“The company was born out of the desire to make tech more accessible and affordable to Nigerians by building a reliable supply chain of pre-owned and renewed gadgets,” the company said in a statement.

“As the poverty headquarters of the world with about 100 million people living in abject poverty and 4 in 10 Nigerians living below the national poverty line of $1.9 per day according to World Bank data, Orla Africa aims to make technology more accessible and affordable to a wider audience by offering preowned and renewed devices at affordable prices.”

Speaking at the event, the company’s Chief Innovation Officer, Kosiso Asogwa, said Orla Africa is also committed to environmental sustainability and curbing electronic waste.

“We are committed to ensuring the quality and authenticity of the products while maintaining affordability through meticulous sourcing, establishing partnerships with trusted suppliers, and implementing rigorous quality control measures,” he said.

On his part, the company’s spokesperson, Chidiebere Kalu, said Orla Africa will redefine Nigeria’s tech landscape by offering people unique value.

“As more and more preowned gadgets arrive for sale at the Orla Africa online store, it is safe to say that exciting times are ahead for gadget lovers in Nigeria. And there is no gainsaying that this is a revolution that is worth joining by all and sundry,” he said.