By Prince Osuagwu

EVER since composite online and offline retail chain, Yudala, debuted, the country’s e commerce sector has not remained the same. The fortune of the sector has continued to soar. Besides posting good returns, the sector has also continued to receive supports from corporate institutions that throw investments into the market with confidence.

Just at the weekend, Yudala also announced a landmark partnership agreement with foremost financial institution, Access Bank Plc and telecommunications giants, Airtel on the implementation of its new initiative tagged YUBOSS,

YUBOSS is an entrepreneurship scheme set up by Yudala to build a league of emerging entrepreneurs and generate creative employment for millions of Nigerians by business mentorship sessions. The membership will alson allow them become part-owners of Yudala franchise stores and receiving attractive commissions among other wide range of benefits.

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Speaking during the contract signing ceremony in Lagos, Executive Director, Personal Banking at Access Bank, Mr. Victor Etiokwu who represented the Group MD, Mr.Herbert Wigwe described YUBOSS as a game-changer which is set to unlock prosperity for millions of Nigerians, while taking the nation’s economy to greater heights at this critical period.

He said: “The Yudala model – a fusion of online and offline retail – is one that has captured the imagination of people and the retail market. Right from the day the company was launched, there has been a huge reaction in the market place, in view of the novel idea behind its conception.

Nationwide network

When the discussions on YUBOSS commenced between both organizations, I was excited because this is an initiative that is set to empower millions of Nigerian youths and by extension, contribute to the growth and development of the Nigerian economy.

I am not in doubt that this scheme will be a huge success, especially considering Yudala’s nationwide network of stores, the calibre of renowned entrepreneurs and investors backing Yudala and the drive and expertise exhibited by the entire team.”

On his part, Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director, Airtel Nigeria, Mr. Segun Ogunsanya emphasized the strategic nature of Airtel’s partnership with Yudala, which according to him, will undoubtedly raise the profile of the YUBOSS scheme by offering members a sound telecoms network and high speed data access on 3G network. He noted that contemporary society is increasingly reliant on information as a gateway to wealth creation – a requirement Airtel sufficiently fulfils with its broadband wireless services and high speed internet access which will go a long way in empowering YUBOSS members to achieve the ultimate target of creating wealth for themselves and being their own bosses.

YUBOSS is targeted at smart Nigerians: undergraduates, post-graduate students, unemployed and under-employed individuals, housewives, who have the drive and ambition to earn money and be their own bosses.