By Prince Osuagwu

As the Nigerian educational sector braces for another academic session, Nigeria’s composite e-commerce outfit,   Konga,  has lined up array of school resumption materials which it said will not put holes in the pockets of parents even as they soothe the usual jumpy nerves of students and teachers during this period. 

Konga says it is presenting the deal in what it tagged Konga Back To School Campaign. 

The programme which began Monday, August 19th, 2024, will run till Friday, September 30th, 2024. 

The campaign promises to give discounts of up to 80% on a wide array of products tailored to meet the needs of everyone involved in the educational sector, including parents, students, teachers, and institutions.

Head of Marketing at Konga Group,  Kunle Ajani, said the campaign signposts  the company’s commitment to supporting the educational sector. 

He said: “At Konga, we understand the challenges that parents, students, and educators face as they brace for another academic year. Our goal is to make the back-to-school season as seamless and affordable as possible. With up to 80% discounts, we are confident that everyone will find what they need to make this academic year successful.”

Konga’s Back-to-School campaign features a series of carefully curated packages designed to meet the specific needs of different educational stages: Pre-School Deals, Primary School Deals, Secondary School Deals, Teacher Deals, and Educational Institution Deals.

Pre-School Deals include : diapers, wipes, baby food, toys, art supplies, clothing, lunch boxes, and educational playsets to stimulate early development.

Primary School Deals include school bags, lunch boxes, cutlery sets, water bottles, stationery sets, sports equipment, tablets and learning devices, clothing, and durable footwear.

Konga’s secondary school deals feature backpacks, scientific calculators, geometry sets, dictionaries, textbooks, sports equipment, clothing, laptops and tablets, and other essential school supplies.

While tertiary deals cater to the academic and lifestyle needs of people in the universities and other tertiary institutions, like laptops, desktops, tablets, stylish fashion, groceries, beauty, health and personal care items.

Also, there are Teachers’ Deals, ranging from elegant and professional fashion items, gadgets and accessories, stationery and classroom supplies, ergonomic chairs, beauty and health products, phones and tablets, and groceries.

Konga also said it provides classroom chairs and desks; teaching aids like visual aids and projectors, printers, scanners, air conditioners, water dispensers, UPS, cleaning supplies to maintain hygiene, and smart security and surveillance gadgets to enhance school safety for students and staff.