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A Chinese technology firm, Konka Telecoms of China, has set up shop in
Nigeria with a pledge to deepen competition in the mobile phone market
and give customers opportunities to experience the cutting edge
technology which is associated with its products.
The firm, at a launch of its android mobile phone products in Ikeja,
said it is using Nigeria as its launch-pad to other parts of the
continent, adding that with its partner, Mansales Nigeria Limited, the
firm would expand its tentacles to all parts of the country and open
more after-sales service centres in addition to the one it has in Lagos.
Speaking during the launch of its range of mobile phones which included
Konka W550 and others, the Chairman, Mansales Limited, Engr. Elens
Eigbokhan, lamented that for so long, Nigerians had been ripped off
through the breach of promise characterised by original equipment
manufacturers (OEMs) not keeping to their promises.
He recalled his harrowing experience in the hands of some OEMs, adding
that the Mansales team was compelled to form a company that would bridge
the gap between the end users and quality mobile phones. According to
him, the search for a reputable technology firm to fill the space led to
the partnership between Mansales and Konka Telecoms of China. He said
Konka would keep its promises to its customers in the country by
offering quick after-sales service and quality products.
Managing Director of Mansales, Konka Mobile exclusive agent in Nigeria,
Mr. Francis Osara gave a firm assurance of the quality and durability
of Konka mobile phones with strong emphasis on the timely intervention
with well trained service engineers in their ultra modern customer care
centre where repairs and other after sales services are rendered. He
also spoke about the good quality components of the phones which
enhances user experience and good reception even in the most remote
locations.
Also speaking at the event, Sales Manager, Konka Telecoms of China,
Evangelous Hsieh, said the firm had taken its time to expand to Africa,
adding that its choice of Nigeria as a launching pad was not a mistake
as the country has the biggest market on the continent.
Evangelous said having come to Nigeria, the firm has come to stay,
promising to work towards growing the brand in the country and stocking
the market with mobile devices that has been tried and tested in other
parts of the world. He said the firm, the Konka Group, was established
in 1980 as China’s first Sino-foreign joint consumer electronics
enterprise manufacturing and distributing its own brand of prime quality
products.
With group revenue running to over $4 billion and with capacity to
manufacture 24 million phones yearly, Konka is a first generation
Chinese consumer electronic products and mobile handset company. It is
in the top 10 of “China’s well known trademarks” and top three most
valuable Chinese electronic brands with over 25,000 work-force.
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