By Emmanuel Onwusoro
The informal sector of Nigeria’s economy will continue to be a good source of employment generation particularly for the increasing rate of job-seeking youths.
The Chairman of Oluwaloseyifunmi Phonez Global Company, Mr Ayodele Oluwaloseyifunmi Lawal, said this in an interview at the inauguration of the company’s office complex situated at Ijigbo roundabout, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State capital.
Mr Lawal explained that acquiring a new site for the relocation of the company was because of the expansion in the chain of goods coupled with rising level of customers’ patronage on a daily basis. He appreciated God and described the day as ordained by Him when a long-time dream became a reality.
“I have been in this type of business for long. God has been surprising to us. It is God’s doing. We thank God for how far we have gone. The business began in 2008 on a small-scale, and it has expanded to the level we are today. I began in a single umbrella by selling recharge cards with one of my friends”.
Mr Lawal remarked that the humble beginning of the business was at Iworoko-Ekiti, EKSU, down to Ado-Ekiti. Adding that by the expansion, the inconveniences encountered by customers would be drastically lessened. “Since April 2022, we started this building and to the glory of God, we completed it and today we are commissioning it. By God’s grace the patronage has been encouraging as the customers come in their numbers”.
The entrepreneur urged customers to expect an improvement on what the company had been offering them before. He said the organization can now boast of enough space to give them quality service. “We have different sections that can serve the customers, such as phone, laptop, desktop fixing/repair sections. We deal in different quality brands such as IPhone, Samsung, Techno, Infinix, Itel, Vovo among others”.
“Our prices are moderate, at least to encourage old and potential customers. For this reason, we go extra mile to effect reduction in prices”.
Mr Lawal anchored this gesture on the fact that it is the customers that have kept the business afloat. He stressed that the action also implies payback time. “So this is payback time. In this December, there is massive discount for our customers. There is raffle draw for those who purchase some items and whatever you win, you go home with it. “Our old and intending customers are appreciated. We are ready to offer you the best”.
He posited that the employment policy of his company is not based on religious and ethnic lines.
On challenges, he pointed out that sourcing funds for the expansion was not easy. But the company had to approach banks for credit facilities which aided the journey to get to a fruitful and happy destination.
The father of the entrepreneur, Chief Lawal Ayodele Akinola, was grateful to God that his son has recorded such a milestone in his life endeavours.
The Elemure of Emure-Ekiti, Oba Emmanuel Adebayo, who was represented by the Aremo of Emure kingdom, Prince Clement Akinola, observed that the business will impact positively on the society as it will create employment opportunities. He described Oluwaloseyifunmi as an Emure son that is leaving indelible footprints.
