In this interview with TEMILOLUWA O’PETERS, the General Manager, HMD Global: West, East and Central Africa, Mr Joseph Umunakwe, speaks on the evolution of the mobile technology space in NigeriaMobile technology has grown rapidly in Nigeria, contributing to increased connectivity. One would not believe that it was only in 2001 that the country saw the introduction of its first GSM mobile phone.
However, despite these setbacks in the supply chain in 2020, the mobile technology space today is recovering really well; volumes are picking up. For example, total smartphone shipment into Nigeria increased by 13.7 per cent in Q3 of 2020 according to data provided by the International Data Corporation.
As mobile technology adoption becomes ubiquitous, manufacturers would have to compromise on pricing while offering quality devices. Customers want more for less i.e. devices which keep them connected and up-to-date with the latest technology without biting into their pockets. The 2020 figures from the International Data Corporation revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic caused a decline in feature phones and smartphone shipments. How did this affect your company and how has it fared since the pandemic broke out?
Although there was a sharp decline in shipments globally, we were ranked as the worldwide feature phone leader by the International Data Corporation in Q2 of 2020.
They have started again! 4G will change things, now over two years, nothing happen.
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