Students and faculty from Caleb University in Ogun State have completed a detailed tour of Jumia Nigeria’s headquarters and fulfilment centre in Lagos, gaining direct exposure to the operational realities of the country’s leading e-commerce platform.
The visit, which took place on Feb. 25, was organized to connect classroom instruction in computer science and related fields with practical industry processes, including technology-supported logistics, supply chain management and customer order fulfilment.
Ayorinde Oduroye, head of Caleb University’s Computer Science Department, who led the group, described the experience as unexpectedly comprehensive. “We teach e-commerce concepts, but seeing the scale and precision in action here will reshape how we approach the subject and better prepare our students,” he said.
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Participants toured the warehouse, observing streamlined workflows that handle high-volume orders with minimal delays. Adewunmi Jesse, one of the students, highlighted the sophistication involved.
“The complexity of e-commerce became clear, especially the way every step in the warehouse is optimized for speed and accuracy,” Jesse said.
Temidayo Ojo, chief executive of Jumia Nigeria, welcomed the initiative as part of the company’s ongoing efforts to support emerging talent. “Engaging with ambitious young people like these is rewarding. Sharing knowledge helps build the next wave of leaders who will push Nigeria’s digital economy further,” Ojo stated.
The programme aligns with Caleb University’s emphasis on experiential learning, which seeks to supplement theoretical education with real-world application. Such partnerships are gaining importance as Nigeria’s e-commerce market expands, driven by rising internet penetration, mobile payments and urban demand for online retail.
Jumia Nigeria, part of the broader Jumia Group, offers a wide assortment of goods, from electronics and fashion to household items, underpinned by its logistics network and payment systems.
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The company has positioned itself as a key contributor to digital inclusion and economic activity across the country. Industry observers note that collaborations between universities and e-commerce firms help address skill gaps in areas like data-driven operations and supply chain technology, which are essential as the sector matures amid competitive pressures and infrastructure challenges.
