By Foday Moriba Conteh
In a momentous event held at Chicken Town on Aberdeen Beach Road in Freetown on Friday, April 26th, 2024, Chief Executive Officer, Muctarr Turay, officially unveiled Jisnor4U Online Marketplace and Delivery Platform set to redefine shopping experience and bolster connections with local businesses nationwide.
Addressing a gathering of esteemed guests, partners and stakeholders, Muctarr Turay expressed his excitement and gratitude for the launch of Jisnor4U, highlighting its potential to revolutionize the way people shop and interact with local merchants. With a mission to empower local commerce and foster community cohesion, Jisnor4U aims to leverage technology to enhance convenience and drive economic growth.
He emphasized the collaborative effort behind the platform’s development, acknowledging the dedication and commitment of the team members, partners and supporters who contributed to its creation, further underscoring the significance of Jisnor4U as a catalyst for change, offering customers a seamless shopping experience and merchants a platform to showcase their offerings and expand their reach.
Beyond its innovative features, Jisnor4U embodies a deeper purpose – to support local businesses, strengthen communities and forge meaningful connections across borders. Muctarr Turay expressed gratitude to everyone involved and called for collective optimism and determination as they embark on this transformative journey together.
As Jisnor4U launches, it heralds a new era in local commerce, promising convenience, accessibility and community engagement. With a shared commitment to shaping a brighter future for all, he concluded the launch with gratitude and anticipation, inviting everyone to join in the journey ahead.
Abdul Malik Tejan Sie of the Directorate of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) commended the Chief Executive Officer of Jisnor4U, Muctarr Turay for the launch of the online marketplace and delivery platform which is set to redefine the shopping experience and bolster connections with local businesses nationwide.
He expressed how he is very pleased to represent DSTI at the launching ceremony as DSTI has the mandate to adopt and implement policies which gives them tremendous task to create a platform where the ideas of young innovators and entrepreneurs become a reality.
John Kamara, the IT Manager at Jisnor4U, highlighted that the company offers a mobile app available on both iOS and Android platforms for users to access their marketplace.
He explained that Jisnor4U provides two distinct mobile applications: one in orange for customers to browse and shop from merchants on their platform, while the blue application is designed for merchants seeking to join the platform.
Moreover, he emphasized Jisnor4U’s pick and drop service, equipped with quality features such as real-time tracking, doorstep delivery and the assurance of safe, reliable and prompt fulfillment of all customer deliveries.
Amada Bell, the General Manager of Jisnor4U, mentioned that they have partnered with various local merchants including restaurants, gift shops, electronics stores, supermarkets, boutiques and bakeries who have already joined their platform.
She clarified that delivery fees are contingent upon the distance to the recipient and emphasized the integration of mobile money platforms such as Q-Money, Orange Money, Afrimoney, and even ATM cards for seamless payment transactions. She added that interested individuals can reach out to Jisnor4U at their physical address, No. 5 Sanders Street, Freetown, or contact them via email at info@jisnor4U.com. Alternatively, they can visit the company’s website at www.jisnor4U.com or reach them by phone at 074-111 444, 032-111 444, or 030-111 444.
Representatives from partnering organizations present at the ceremony, including Q-Money, United Bank for Africa (UBA), Orange Money and Chicken Town, reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to providing ongoing support.