Despite the unexpected knock on the operation of many organizations and governments across the world by the Covid-19 pandemic, ColdHubs Limited has still found a way to make good use of the scarce time.
In Nigeria where there is lock down and ban on all interstate travels, ColdHubs Limited marked tremendous achievements, according to the Chief Operations Officer, Mr. Bright Igbokwe.
Mr. Igbokwe said ColdHubs will not be exempted when counting companies hit by the effects of the pandemic, and while they could not wait for the end of the lockdown in Nigeria, they started working.
“Before the lockdown we were working on our expansion plan, building more Hubs in choice markets and strategic locations all across the country, the lockdown came and automatically made our work difficult because it has to do with a lot of travels and meetings”
“Despite the challenge that came with the lockdown we were able to achieve 90% completion of the following hubs, 2 Hubs in Ogere Daily Market Ogun State, 2 Hubs in Dei-Dei Daily Market F.C.T Abuja, 2Hubs in Good morning Market Aba Abia State, 2Hubs in Ile-Epo Total Value Market Lagos Sate” Mr. Igbokwe said.
He revealed that locals were engaged to do most of the jobs, while they travelled to locations permitted by the government. With the technical and use of virtual meetings, they were able to secure land space in New Fresh Fruits and Vegetable Market PortHarcourt , Rivers state to build 2 Hubs.
“Using a template through our local contacts we prospected these locations in other to know its profitability, Ochanja Market Onitsha Anambara State to build 2 hubs, Artisan Ogbette Market Enugu to build 2 Hubs, Jimeta Modern Market Yola Adamawa State to build 1 hub, Yola ByPass Market Yola Adamawa State to build 1 hub, Gombe Main Market, Gombe State to build 1 hub, Potiskum Main Market, Potiskum Yobe State to build 1 hub, Muda Lawal Market, Bauchi, Bauchi State to build 1 hub, Wunti Market, Bauchi, Bauchi State to build 1 hub and Dutse Daily Market, Jigawa State to build 1 HUB” Mr. Igbokwe concluded.
Mr. Bright Igbokwe, COO - ColdHubs Limited