It was another glorious moment for the digital services company, Globacom, on Saturday, February 18, 2023 as it emerged ‘Telecoms Company of the Year’ 2022 at the Daily Independent award.
The colorful ceremony which was attended by crème de la crème of the society, outstanding individuals and organizations was held at the Convention Centre, Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The award was in recognition of Globacom’s remarkable contributions to the growth of Nigeria’s telecommunications sector.
Globacom Chairman, Dr Mike Adenuga Jr, in a citation at the commencement of the event was eulogized for the passion and commitment that ensure the birth of Globacom and the company’s outstanding contributions to the growth of Nigerian telecommunications industry.
“As Nigeria’s Second National Carrier, Glo was the first company to launch operations on Per Second Billing. Driven under the visionary leadership of Dr. Mike Adenuga, Jr., the network pioneered the billin system in Nigeria in 2003, even when older networks said it was impossible,” the citation noted.
These development according to the citation, “stirred many sectors in the economy, thereby empowering millions of Nigerians.”
Globacom’s Head of Enterprise Business, Mr. Zakari Usman who received the award on behalf of the company thanked the organizers of Daily Independent Award for considering Globacom’s giant strides in the telecoms industry, especially its people-oriented services. He assured the gathering that the company will continue to bring the best services to Nigerians and work towards empowering them at all times.
