DHL Express, leading international express and logistics company, said it will not relent in operational expansions and investment strategy across Sub-Saharan Africa, and considers Nigeria as a key market within this strategy.
Charles Brewer, managing director of DHL Express Sub-Saharan Africa and Sumesh Rahavendra, head of Marketing, Sub Saharan Africa are in the country to attend the 24th World Economic Forum Africa held in Abuja, Nigeria.
“The fact the ‘The World Economic Forum’ is being hosted in Nigeria for the first time is a major recognition by the economic and political world of the continuous growth and remarkable potential of West Africa and the African continent as a whole.
“With a population of over 160 million in Nigeria alone, it is the right time to gather world leaders to deliberate on the theme, forging inclusive growth and creating jobs. The future continues to look bright for Africa.” comments Brewer. “We expect the continent to continue to ‘surge’ as a result of sector investment, increased consumer spending and economic activity.”
He continued, “Nigeria is an attractive market for us and with the recent rebasing of the Nigerian economy, we see a major opportunity. The opportunity is for us is to expand our footprint within the country and service semi-urban and rural areas so that anyone – from a student to a small business – can access our network, and the over 220 countries and destinations that we serve.
“There are thousands of SMEs in Nigeria and we need to provide easy access and a team of highly trained Certified International Specialists to lead them to the very obvious opportunities that trading with the world can present. DHL is committed to becoming their provider of choice and as part of that journey we will provide even more access points across Nigeria.”
Outside of the expansion of its retail footprint, Brewer’s other priority is around people development and employee engagement. “I believe we have some of the best talent in our organization and we have the opportunity to hone and develop this talent. I am very passionate about our investments in training, and in our various programs that provide support for employees and their families.”
“People are at the core of our business,” comments Randy Buday, country manager for Nigeria. “As the market leader, we will continue to invest in our people, equipment and facilities to ensure that we continue to exceed the demands of our customers. As the first and largest express company in Africa, we are well-placed to service the growth of Nigeria, ensuring its viability and attractiveness on a global scale.”
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