The web industry in Nigeria as continued its growth this 2010, new sites are launching everyday. Today, i interviewed the CEO of ishopinlondon.com a UK based Nigerian site that allows Nigerians to shop abroad and recieve their items anywhere in Nigeria.The site will be opened for business on the 18th February 2010.

WTN=Web Trends Nigeria

WTN: Can we meet you?

Chiemeka: Firstly, I must express our appreciation for the invitation to do this interview. My name is Chiemeka Ozumba, and as a co-founder and the Chief Executive Officer of ishopinlondon.com, the challenge of developing and building this online venture into a great success falls to my lot. My background is in Public Relations and Brand Development with hands on experience in graphics designing.

WTN: Tell us about your site, ishopinlondon.com

Chiemeka:        ishopinlondon.com is basically an online shopping portal that will avail Nigerians with the golden opportunity of shopping online for authentic designer labels and high quality products from top high street shops in the United Kingdom. For household goods, electronics, tools, fashion, toys, wedding things, books and many more: Our customers can place orders for products of any quantity and value and we will deliver it to their door anywhere in Nigeria! The site is elegantly designed with a very user-friendly interface. It is really a beautiful website Nigerians will enjoy and be proud of.

WTN:     What is your expectation of the Nigerian Internet market?

Chiemeka:        Sincerely Shittu, the expectation is positive. You know that Nigerians are Internet savvy, love the good things of life and are keen for any online experience, which contributes to the fulfillment of their life aspirations. Our brand as a lifestyle brand is designed for this. We are not only providing goods and services, most importantly, we are offering an experience.

WTN.     Looking at your site, it’s a full ecommerce site, what are the hurdles and drawback you think could have helped make things faster and cheaper?

Chiemeka:        Well, in life hurdles and drawbacks are challenges and they are laden with opportunity. We see only prospects, because where there are challenges there is possibility. That is our resolute view of the situation. And we believe that at this stage in the development of ecommerce in Nigeria, more entrepreneurs need to invest in this sector to help position our country as the African leaders in ecommerce. This is what we are doing and we see ourselves as joining many like you who are keenly working towards this goal.

WTN.    Do you have a local representative?

Chiemeka:        Yes we do. We have a full-fledged office based in Ikeja Lagos State run by our General Manager in charge of our Nigerian Operations. We also have nine service points across the country ensuring that the benefits that ishopinlondon.com has for Nigerians reach them wherever they are. By the end of this quarter, according to our plans, we would have set up an additional 5 service points making our operations fully national.

WTN.    What should we expect from your site as you continue the journey?

Chiemeka:        Expect innovation! Expect excellence!! Expect great customer care!!! We will not compromise standards. We will invest in customer loyalty reward schemes because we believe that the customer deserves something extra for his or her patronage. We will support small retailers. We will encourage young startups. We will contribute significantly to the development of ecommerce in Nigeria.

WTN.     A piece of advice for budding entrepreneurs…

Chiemeka:        Dream big! Believe resolutely. Learn expansively. Plan extensively. Go for it. Do it. And never look back. Never doubt. But never be over confident! Stay the course. And as my grandfather always said: sticking to it is the victory thereof.

WTN.     What else will you like to share with our readers?

Chiemeka:        As ishopinlondon.com launches on Thursday 18^th February 2010, I will like to say to your readers that ishopinlondon.com is a people oriented enterprise. We believe in people. We invest in people. We are open to hear your views, your suggestions and even your criticisms. So that we can learn from you the best way we can serve you to your satisfaction and happiness. And you know, I cannot possibly end without saying this: After having a critical look at your website, we are impressed with the work Webtrendsng is doing, which is contributing to development of the internet as well as online ventures in Nigeria. Well-done Shittu.

WTN: Thank you very much Chiemeka.

Chiemeka: You are welcome.

Website: ishopinlondon.com
Facebook Page: ishopinlondon.com on Facebook