Gokada Launches Super App, Extends Operations To Ibadan

Gokada, Nigeria’s ride-hailing start-up, has launched a super App and extended its operations to Ibadan following consolidated growth in Lagos.

Gokada Chief Executive Officer, Nikhil Goel, in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos, said that its newly launched Super App had connected thousands of customers and businesses in Lagos and was ready to bring unparalleled service to Ibadan.

“Following the recent successful launch of our Super App and as part of our expansion strategy, the company is rolling out operations in Ibadan across its food delivery (GFood) and logistics services (GSend), with plans to resume ride-hailing (GRide) and e-commerce (GShop) later in the year,"

“As one of Nigeria’s crucial commercial centers with close proximity to Lagos, Ibadan offers significant demand for Gokada’s unmatched last-mile delivery services, “he said.

Goel said that the move would generate thousands of jobs for riders who can now serve the thousands of businesses that require access to a seamless last-mile logistics network in the city.

“The expansion into Ibadan will also allow Gokada to build on its surging numbers of G-partners, which is a popular initiative to bring additional riders onboard who already own their own bikes, in addition to Gokada’s existing G-pilots.

“The company has boarded more than 100 restaurants who can now offer delivery to their customers through the Gokada GFood menu in its Super App.

“Once the Super App is successfully deployed in the second city, Gokada will begin planning for further hubs in Abuja, Port Harcourt and Ogun, “he noted.

According to the statement, Gokada’s license with Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) would enable its fleet to fulfill a cross-country logistics service, linking delivery between Lagos and Ibadan via a Super App for the first time.

“Now we’ve reached a juncture where we can move forward with a rigorous expansion strategy that will potentially create entrepreneurial opportunities for thousands of riders to run their own ‘businesses in a box,"

“This opens up opportunities for merchants in both cities to expand their customer bases and tap into new areas of growth,"

“Since rolling out, the Super App which is available on Android and iOS has recorded over 100,000 downloads,” it said.