Gokada launches Super App as it crosses US$100 million in annualized transaction value

Gokada, the Nigeria-based last mile delivery, logistics and transportation start-up has launched a  ‘Super App’ where customers can access food delivery, ecommerce, and ride hailing services in one app. The Super App launch comes as Gokada crosses more than US$100 million in annualized transaction value, having completed over 1 million food delivery and ecommerce orders on behalf of over 30,000 merchants in the last 12 months alone.

Growth at the company is accelerating, as Gokada has grown its volume over 3x in the last 6 months. With increasing internet penetration and ease of mobile payments, the ecommerce sector in Nigeria is set to grow and last mile delivery is set to drive this even further. Gokada is looking to serve this growing market with expansions from its current base in Lagos, across multiple cities in Nigeria, including Abuja, Port Harcourt, Ibadan and Ogun. Gokada plans to leverage its recent NIPOST license for cross-country courier and logistics services as it expands across the country. 

Speaking on the development of the Gokada Super App, Nikhil Goel, CEO of Gokada said, “The ecommerce and delivery market in Nigeria is growing at an exponential rate and will be worth more than US$20 billion over the next few years. I experienced the same kind of growth in India when I was with Zomato. Much like in India and our counterparts in other emerging markets, Gokada is building a transport infrastructure from the bottom up, using well-trained riders, powered by technology, to connect businesses large and small with a consumer base in its millions. This launch is core to our objective of positioning Gokada at the center of Nigeria’s e-commerce and delivery revolution”.