October 30, (THEWILL) – Artisans, including electricians, plumbers, tailors, welders, bakers, and carpenters, can now tap into new business opportunities with the launch of the Jama Jama app in Lagos State.
Established by a business promoter, Mr Toheeb Sodiq, who grew up in the Somolu area of Lagos State, the newly unveiled App promises to connect individuals and organisations to certified artisans through a secure online system.
In an official unveiling on Wednesday, at Bariga Local Council Secretariat Legislative Hall, Bariga, Lagos, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Jama Jama, Miss Abiola Sodiq, said the new app ensures an easy experience, allowing service providers and those seeking them to hire skilled professionals at fair prices.
Miss Sodiq, who explained how artisans, service providers and individuals can easily navigate the app, said all the artisans registered in their app are certified.
According to her, promoters of Jama Jama take a 5 percent service fee of the money charged by each artisan on any job or service rendered.
“Payment is made directly to Jama Jama and we charge only 5 per cent of money charged by the artisans. We pay back to the artisans as soon as there is confirmation that the job is done by the artisan and the job owner. We do this within 24 hours”, Miss Sodiq explained.
Speaking at the unveiling, an official from the Youth and Social Development in Shomolu Local Council, Hon Idowu Adewale, pointed out that the app is essentially designed for skilled artisans, stressing that with the platform, the money charged is safe and the work as well.
Emphasising that such a veritable platform is capable of weeding out trial and error risks, Hon Adewale said, “The platform has come to stay whether we like it or not. I advise the Artisans to fashion out how they can make maximum use of the Jama Jama App.
Adewale, a former Counsellor in the Somolu Council Area, also advised on the need for artisans to undergo training from time to time while promising that the Jama Jama App will continue to be upgraded to meet the trend of time.
Also speaking, SSA to the Somolu Local Government Council Chairman, Hon Ruth Ayomide, applauded the Jama Jama initiative, saying that it will boost the business opportunities for artisans.
“Jama Jama App gives you connections and makes it easy for your business. It also acts as an intermediary between those looking for service and the service providers”, Hon Ayomide said.
Similarly, the CEO of -R-Entertainment, Mr Emeka Okwuokei, applauded the founder and CEO of Jama Jama, Mr Toheed Sodiq, for introducing the app.
Mr Okwuokei listed the benefits of the Jama Jama App, including visibility, connection, reliability, security and safety, variety, transparency and the availability of competitive prices.
“Jama Jama App Is here to make something easier for all of us. There is a new trend for skilled workers. There is even a skilled visa for them. The app will make your visibility easy. It connects all skilled workers and makes them visible. It also gives you options for trusted professionals that will deliver excellent services. It is guaranteed to meet safe, trusted professionals”, Mr Okwuokei stated.
The event was well attended by a wide array of Artisans drawn from both Shomolu and Bariga LGA. Other dignitaries who graced the event include Chief of Staff to Chairman, Shomolu LGA, Hon Adebomojo Mofoluso; LASCOTA Chairperson, Princess Funmi David; Special Adviser on Infrastructure, Shomolu LGA Chairman, Mr Sbedora Teryo; Supervisor For Environment, Otunba Adegboyega Adefuwa; Mr Opeyemi Oduola.
Anthony Awunor, is a business correspondent who holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Linguistics (UNILAG). He is also an alumnus of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria Kaduna State. He lives in Lagos.
