In todays technology space, the customer is constantly looking out for products that will add value to the business that they do. In this brief chat with Obafemi Onanuga, Chief Business Development Officer at Obiwezy.com, he states that at his IT company, sales of pre-owned gadgets are available at the most affordable price with warranty, Obafemi Onanuga, Chief Business Development Officer.
How would you describe your impact in the IT space?
Obiwezy.com impact has been very phenomenal, especially where it had to do with professionalism of tech trading, setting the standard on how people do businesses in computer village, mentorship and encouragement of young minds to maximise social media for sales.
How does Obiwezy make a difference in the IT space?
Going by the proposals we have lately from payment platforms (fintech) apart from providing affordable gadgets to get the attention of startups when they want to create their offices while working on a lean budget, I must say we are truly significant.
What has been the drive from the inception?
The drive has been content creation and social engagement while selling convenience.
How have you been able to achieve the vision and mission of Obiwezy?
The vision and mission have been helped by having like minds, a spirit of discernment and consistent reinforcements
What challenges have you encountered while running the business
We have some challenges which we may have control over and most we don’t like police issues when u get deceived into buying from a scheming person who claims they are the owner of a phone which is a lie.
Economic issues like policy, political instability, and others. Also, online impersonation is the duplication of our posts, and names and deceiving people to make payment into their accounts.
How did you solve the challenges?
Proper authentication process before we conduct a buy-back or swap, to get PVC to sort the economic issues for impersonators, and online sales we ensure payment is strictly to our corporate account. For our vendors we keep enlightening them and appealing so they can come around.
With the increase in prices, how have you managed to ensure customers afford what you sell
Selling unique products, being the price moderator, we ensure when customers need products we are the best choice and we almost always have it cheaper
What is the motive for meeting the needs of people?
To increase our network and net worth, optimum service delivery, household name and stop-shop for used and new products, remain with the customer throughout the gadget lifecycle
How do you intend to improve operations in the future?
We intend to expand pick-up centers having Lagos, Abuja and Benin so maybe a Portharcourt, ease in the use of our websites with improved logistics channel.
