From lecture hall to logistics hub: Caleb University students experience Jumia Nigeria operations

L–R: Miracle Samuel, Student, CALEB University, Imota, Ogun State; Dr. Ayorinde Oduroye, Head, Department of Computer Science, CALEB University; Temidayo Ojo, Chief Executive Officer, Jumia Nigeria, and Rex Onyeukwu, Student, CALEB University, during a student immersion and e-commerce experience visit to the Jumia Nigeria office and fulfillment centre in Lagos on Wednesday

Chinedum Ukaegbu

Students and lecturers from Caleb University, Imota, Ogun State, have described their recent immersion visit to Jumia Nigeria’s office and fulfilment centre in Lagos as both “inspiring” and “transformational,” following an extensive, hands-on exposure to real-time e-commerce operations.

The academic delegation said the experience provided a rare opportunity to bridge classroom theory with industry practice, offering practical insights into digital retail processes, logistics coordination, customer service systems, and technology-driven commerce solutions.

Led by the Head of the Department of Computer Science, Dr. Ayorinde Oduroye, visited the leading e-commerce platform as part of efforts to bridge classroom learning with practical industry experience.

The engagement provided students with a comprehensive understanding of digital retail operations, technology-driven logistics, supply chain systems, and customer fulfilment processes.

Speaking during the visit, Dr. Oduroye expressed profound appreciation for the opportunity.

“We actually didn’t expect an experience as intensely inspiring as what we had here at Jumia Nigeria headquarters today. We teach e-commerce in our classes, but we’ve seen a lot here that will enhance my teaching and impact the students tremendously. We thank Jumia Nigeria for this opportunity,” he said.

Students were also given a guided tour of the company’s warehouse facilities, where they observed first-hand the precision and efficiency that power modern e-commerce operations.

Adewunmi Jesse, a student of CALEB University, noted: “One of the things that impressed me is that I got to see how complex the world of e-commerce is. I’m particularly thrilled by how efficient the workflow here is. Even when we toured the warehouse, I saw that everything was maximised to maximum efficiency.”

Chief Executive Officer of Jumia Nigeria, Temidayo Ojo, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to knowledge-sharing and youth development.

“I’m excited to see aspiring and ambitious young minds come to learn and have such a great time with us here today. It’s our joy to share knowledge and inspire the next generation of industry titans who will take the mantle from where we are and reach even greater heights,” Ojo stated.

The visit forms part of CALEB University’s broader academic approach to experiential learning, designed to equip students with practical insights that complement theoretical instruction.

By opening its doors to future tech and business leaders, Jumia Nigeria continues to play a pivotal role in strengthening Nigeria’s digital economy ecosystem.

As Nigeria’s e-commerce sector continues to expand, collaborations between academia and industry stakeholders are increasingly critical in preparing students for the demands of a fast-evolving digital marketplace.