Lifemate targets expansion with franchise partners

Furniture firm, Lifemate Nigeria Limited, has launched a franchise programme to partner more business men and entrepreneurs to expand its reach across Nigeria.

The franchise programme was unveiled at the ongoing Lagos International Trade Fair holding at Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos.

Lifemate is one of the participants at the fair with a mini showroom where its various products and services were displayed including whole house customization project.  

Addressing the customers at the fair, Advert Manager for Lifemate, Raphael Onwukagba explained that the firm founded in 2006, has provided several furniture solutions and designs for all categories, including home furniture, office furniture, kitchen cabinets, sanitary ware, outdoor furniture, among others.

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“After over 18 years of uninterrupted development, Lifemate has transformed into a complete Industrial system by integrating research and design into production, sales, logistics and after-sales service.

“We have dozens of direct sales stores and more than 500 dealers of various types and categories of products and services. In addition, we undertake various Furniture Projects and Whole House Customisation, providing one-stop home shopping experience and services for our esteemed customers across Nigeria.”

He stated that the decision to come to the Trade Fair was to showcase what Lifemate has got to offer to the world.

“Like what we brought in here is something new, meaning that we want to get this world together. That is why we are looking for more franchise people to come in. We already have gotten one at Warri, we have another one at Bayelsa.

“So we don’t just want them to enjoy these benefits alone. That is why we want to say it out there, so that more people can come in, you know, to enjoy what Lifemate Furniture has for you,” Onwukagba added.

Inyima Uchechukwu Owen, an Interior Designer with Lifemate said prospective franchisees can apply for a certain meter size of showroom or more depending on capacity.

One of the franchisees, Mr. Jacob Awona of Ovalux Furniture, said his experience with Lifemate has been amazing, adding, “Lifemate is truly lifemate.”