Following the launch of its services in Côte d'Ivoire, African e-commerce website Jumia has announced plans to expand and launch six new hubs in the West African nation.

JUMIA hubs are service points where customers can pick items ordered online.

The company says it will expand in the cities of Yamoussoukro, Bouaké, San Pedro, Daloa, Gagnoa, and Korogho.

In a statement Jumia says it plans to revolutionise the shopping habits of all Ivorians.

Hubs in three of the most important regions of the country namely Yamoussoukro, Bouaké and San Pedro have already been opened, the statement notes.

Several hubs are scheduled to open in the upcoming weeks in Daloa and Gagnoa in the western central region, Korogho in the north and other cities to come.

Francis Dufay, chief executive officer of JUMIA Côte d'Ivoire said, "This is the proof of our commitment to offer the finest products at the best price, especially with the best service throughout Côte d'Ivoire."

"Jumia aims to successfully meet the expectations of inland populations, and we already have very good feedbacks on the newly opened branches. The plan is to bring to 8 the total number of Jumia branches in the country by the end of the second quarter," he added.