It added that e-commerce could improve household consumption, boost rural economies and reduce inequality especially among people in rural communities. Jumia, the pan-Africa leading e-commerce platform, exemplifies this assertion over the last eight years of its operation in Nigeria and 10 other African countries; its footprints in employment creation, business sustainability for MSMEs and economic growth have been phenomenal. Jumia's consistent investment in physical and network infrastructure and manpower remains a significant contributor to the growth of Nigeria's economy and that of Africa as a whole by promoting adoption of online shopping, digital payment, logistics and supply value chain as a lifestyle among the people. In the wake of the lockdown occasioned by Coronavirus pandemic, Jumia remained the lifeline, keeping alive the soul of many businesses – micro, small and medium enterprises and large corporations by enabling retailers to meet end-to-end demand-supply chains.