* Abia Gov, Okezie Ikpeazu going round the store 
Shoprite, Africa's largest retailer Thursday opens a store in Umuahia, Abia State capital, South-East Nigeria.

 The Shoprite Group, a South African conglomerate since opening its first store in Lagos in December 2005, is  spread across nine  states, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. Its more than 17 stores employs  over 2000 Nigerians.
The retail giant  has built relationship with over 300 leading Nigerian suppliers, small businesses and farmers, securing a wide assortment of local brands.

 Shoprite's unique selling point is 'a promise of lower prices': "At Shoprite, we are able to consistently offer you savings on all your much-needed grocery items. But we don’t stop there, we also bring you a range of quality products like our extra-matured Steakhouse Classic Steaks, Wines from 10 of the world’s best wine producing countries, the finest Single Origin Roast Coffees, freshly baked breads and the freshest fruit and vegetables all year round" says a statement on its website.



* Abia Gov Ikpeazu being conducted round the store