Konga is set to disrupt Nigeria’s health sector, says Group Chairman

BY: Sandra Ani

Konga will in the next six months disrupt the Nigerian healthcare sector, as part of its diversification plans, says Zinox Group Chairman, Chief Leo Stan-Ekeh.

Chief Ekeh made the claims at the Africa Fintech Foundry (AFF) Disrupt Conference 2019 event held on Thursday in Lagos.

According to the renowned entrepreneur since the acquisition of Konga by Yudala (one of the subsidiaries under Zinox Group), the e-commerce platform has gone ahead to introduce a number of programmes to endear itself to user such as Konga Travel.

“In the next six months, Konga is disrupting the health sector,” the self-proclaimed chief disrupter declared at event under the theme: ‘Digital Gold Rush; Building a Sustainable Tech Economy’.

Although the Zinox Group Chairman didn’t give further details, he however stressed the Group’s resilience in the market by reminding everyone how Konga entered the travel sector and is indeed reinventing itself.

Chief Leo Stan-Ekeh while sharing his experience as a serial entrepreneur, said:

“There is a difference between an American, European and African entrepreneur. Here in Africa infrastructure is not there to assist the young companies or startups. So, you need to have a common sense to thrive here. In fact, you need 40% common sense, 20% spirituality and 40% knowledge of the industry you are delving into.”

Stan-Ekeh also believes that technological disruption in Nigeria has not started; “there are infrastructure challenge and government is still largely analogue

“In technology, it’s either you’re right or you’re wrong”

He further admonished budding entrepreneurs thus, “The greatest wealth is your own money. Banks are not charity companies”.

The event was convened by Africa Foundry and sponsored by Access Bank.

Source: Techeconomy.ng