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Glovo launches multi-category app, ‘The Couriers Pledge’ in Nigeria

AFRICA’S leading multi-category app, Glovo, has launched ‘The Couriers Pledge’ in Nigeria, a commitment set by the company to increase the social rights and benefits available to couriers, regardless of employment or work status with the company./

The Couriers Pledge initiative, first introduced in 2021, has already impacted over 40,000 couriers in various countries across the globe where Glovo operates.

With the launch of the programme in Nigeria, The Couriers Pledge is now being implemented in all African countries where Glovo operates.

Glovo, under ‘The Couriers Pledge,’ is committed to fairer earnings, safety, proactive management and care for the couriers’ community through training courses to enhance professional skills, among others.

Lamide Akinola, General Manager for Glovo Nigeria, expressed her pride in achieving the milestone, stating that, “We believe that couriers deserve equal access to social rights and benefits regardless of their contractual relationship with the platform.

“The successful launch of The Couriers Pledge in Nigeria represents a significant step towards creating a fairer working environment for our couriers in the region. We are proud to have all African markets covered under this initiative.”

Also speaking on the launch, Mrs Bolanle Tiamiyu, General Manager of the Lagos State Drivers Institute (LASDRI), commended Glovo for its commitment to enhancing the rights and benefits for couriers who play a critical role in the local service delivery ecosystem.

Glovo collaborated closely with the Fairwork Foundation, following principles and data on fair earnings and living wages, to develop The Couriers Pledge.

At the launch, couriers in attendance received safety training conducted by the LASDRI.

In addition, Glovo partnered with NEM Insurance to provide health check-ups for couriers, promoting their wellbeing and access to essential healthcare services.

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