8th January, 2016
By Seun Bisuga
Nigerians are visibly excited by the news that Walmart, an American multinational retail corporation that operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores and grocery stores is coming to the country.
Although Walmart is yet to issue an official statement, Walmart has already opened opened a Twitter account to announce its coming to the most populous black nation in the world.
In its first tweet on @Walmart_Nigeria, it wrote: “Hello from Nigeria”, then followed it with another and then a poll.
Hello from Nigeria 🙂
— Walmart Nigeria (@Walmart_Nigeria) January 7, 2016
Updates shall follow shortly
— Walmart Nigeria (@Walmart_Nigeria) January 7, 2016
Nigeria are you ready?
— Walmart Nigeria (@Walmart_Nigeria) January 7, 2016
Walmart is one of the biggest retail chain in the world and as of November 30, 2015, it has a total of 11,598 stores in 28 countries, under a total of 65 banners.
In response to Walmart opening in Nigeria, this is what the citizens of the west African country had to say:
Walmart are coming to Nigeria?????
JOBSSSSSSSS!!!!!
— нoсике (@NNwigene) January 7, 2016
Walmart Nigeria: "Nigeria are you ready?"
Shoprite: pic.twitter.com/jNDgy6lnz1
— King Skiwo (@Skiwo) January 7, 2016
Walmart is the largest supermarket chain in the World. If they are coming to Nigeria, that's some good news.
— Ebuka Akara (@ebuka_akara) January 7, 2016
@Walmart_Nigeria Yes!
— Owonikoko (@TheTrustedkoko) January 7, 2016
Welcome to nigeria. @Walmart_Nigeria: Hello from Nigeria :)"
— sweetestbaby (@sweetestbaby4u) January 7, 2016
walmart coming to nigeria, to be situated in sangotedo and i am soo happy
— Onika silva (@Onikaisme) December 25, 2015
Walmart opening in Nigeria soon👏
— E.V.E (@violettb_) December 16, 2015