By Eric Elezuo
The name Globacom as a brand has continued to provoke class, acceptance, philanthropy, availability and affordability. These, it has continued to provide for humanity in the last 20 years.
Consequently, the purely Nigerian brand, rolled out the drums Saturday night to celebrate landmark achievements that have changed the telecommunications horizon across board.
Held at the Eko Hotel, and anchored by Tee A and Moet Abebe, the green event was graced by first class personalities including the Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, and Chairman, Ovation Media Group, Aare Dele Momodu.
Also present were notable individuals in the entertainment industry. Among them were Ghanaian Actress, Juliet Ibrahim, Actor Bolanle Ninalowo, Comedian Brother Shaggy, Actress Ini Edo, and Fashion Designer, Mai Atafo.
In her welcome address, the Executive Vice Chairman of Glo, Bella Disu, hailed the successes that have trailed the brand in the last 20 years, and appreciated Nigerians for their support towards what Glo has become, and still to become.
She welcomed all and sundry, and promised that the night will live up to its billing; a tradition Glo has been known for over the years. Recall that the brand recently hosted ‘An Evening with Glo’.
“We promised Nigerians the best in telecommunications, and we have done just that. At 20, we have a lot to be proud of. Our slogan, ‘Glo with pride definitely encapsulate our journey,” she said in parts.
The night of razzmatazz featured high octane performances from A-list artists including wave making Kizz Daniel, Chike and Wande Coal.
Also spicing up the evening were competitions such s singing, beauty pageantry, best dressed (male and female) among others. These were followed by presentation of cash gifts to winners.
Among the winners were Ifoghale Ashaka, who won the Mr Glo contest. The runners up were Hakeem Obayomi and
Olalekan Agbaje as the first and second runners up respectively.
In the female category, Okafor Gift emerged winner while Akinseye Favour and
Faith Chika Obi came second and third respectively.
In its continuous show of magnanimity and philanthropy, Glo gave out N2.5m each to 85 awardees just as Zina victor as named the best dressed male on the night.
In the singing competition, Chukwudi Okorie and Otesanya Adetayo emerged winners for the male and female categories respectively.
In 20 years, Glo has shown itself as the telecoms brand of choice, sustaining the candor that launched it into the market in August, 2023. It has on a daily basis dished out goodies after goodies to complement its credential as the master of per second billing as well as grand Master of data.
In its line up of ambassadors are an array of personalities across industries, especially entertainment, and it is not an understatement to say not a few Nigerians have been beneficiaries of the Glo largesse, and the kind heart of its Founder and Chairman, Dr. Mike Adenuga Jr. GCON.
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