Apple has
announced a new plan to make its products officially available in Nigeria
through its official Apple channels. This is the first time the company will
make such move in the Nigerian market.
The growing
importance of the Nigerian market and the need to give Nigerian buyers a new
level of customer experience and full product guarantee may have attracted
Apple's new move to the Nigerian market.
The outlets will
ensure products available through official channel partners in the country.
The
new Apple Authorised Resellers include iConnect at the Palms, Lekki in Lagos;
Superior Equipment - The Orchard at the Civic Centre in Lagos; Cross Energy,
Flag Place in Abuja; and iMEED Store, Rivers House, Central Business Area of
Abuja.
Core Group
Africa, the Value Added Distributor (VAO) for Apple, officially launched the
iPad in Nigeria recently, as part of a global roll out.
Executive
Director for Apple Core Group Africa, Mr. Rutger-Jan Van Spaandonk, said "Nigerians can now to
purchase with confidence knowing that their Apple iPad has been bought through
the official distribution channels. We want customers to have the best Apple
experience possible and be able to take advantage of the benefits of purchasing
their iPad from an Apple Authorised Resellers. It is in the best interest of
Nigerian consumers to buy from the official distribution channel so that they
can take advantage also of the 2 year warranty." The warranty is a shield
that protects official buyers and gives them peace of mind.
The
extra year of warranty extends the standard warranty to two years for new iPads
that are sold through Apple Authorised Resellers. "This is the first time
a two year warranty is being given to buyers in Nigeria by Apple at no extra
cost whatsoever," Van Spaandonk said.
In order to
qualify, customers only need to provide proof of purchase from an Apple
Authorised Reseller and register their iPad on www.isocietynigeria.com. In
addition to the two year warranty support, there are other benefits in
purchasing from authorised outlets, he said.
The new iPad
which was also officially launched in Nigeria by Core Group Africa has the
highest resolution display with 3.1 million pixels, giving sharp details on
texts, videos and photos. It also supports dictation. Instead of typing, one
simply taps the microphone on the key board and says what he wants. The new
iPad listens and converts the words instantly into text. It also has a 10 hour
battery life and provides the most versatile, on-the-go user experience for
goal getting professionals and value conscious Nigerian.
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