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India Hosts Diplomatic Community in Celebration of 75th Republic Day

By Eric Elezuo
The Indian Community in Nigeria has hosted a splendid soiree to celebrate its 75th Republic Day.
The event, which took place at the Country’s Consulate at Walter Carrington Crescent in Lagos, witnessed the gathering of the diplomatic community, high society, Indian nationals resident in Lagos and lovers of India.
Anchored by Abhinit Puri, the event showcased inspirational speeches, cultural displays and solid networking.
In his opening speech, the Indian High Commissioner, Mr. G. Balasubramanian, welcome everyone in his characteristic joviality, setting the stage for an evening of warm, friendliness and conviviality.
In his speech, Balasubramanian traced the origin of the Indian Republic Day, saying it is dated back to 1950, when it was agreed shortly after independence in 1947 that the country needs a body of rules to govern its activities. And that birth the Indian Constitution.
“India’s love for orderliness, democracy, rule of law and constituted authority necessitated that a day be set aside to celebrate the establishment of deep rooted democratic institution in the country. And today, we are commemorating the 75th edition.
“We therefore, urge you our friends, members of the diplomatic Corps, representatives of the Lagos State government, friends of India and the general public to feel at ease and enjoy the best of India’s democracy,” the High Commissioner said.
He added that the Nigerian-Indian relationship is built on a strong pedestal as both countries are on the path of supporting each other ‘as part of the capacity streams that we have’.
He informed also that “We also have a large number of students, who are studying in India, about 5000 residing in India. India is also a sought after medical destination for people from Nigeria.
“So the relationship from people to people, to economic, to political has been consolidated, and it continues to grow further. And I can assure you of the commitment of the people of India to further strengthen these ties.”
Also speaking the Consul General in charge of the Consulate, Chandramouli Kumar Kern, who hosted the event, ably supported by his wife, Mrs. Nita Kern, reiterated the stand of the High Commissioner, noting that the Republic Day is another way of saying Constitution Day, or Democracy Day.
“This is what we do to remind ourselves that we are a democratic country; a sovereign country; and we celebrate India with the friends of India.
“This is quite different from Independence Day. When we got independence from the British in August 1947, we were still governed by previous laws and rules. We therefore, needed a constitution so that we can become sovereign. And after about two-three years, a Constitution came to be,” Kern said.
He further noted that the Indian Constitution has been amended a hundred and twenty times all in a bid to fashion out what is best for the country.

Home Creation group performing
“The Supreme Court of India has said that the constitution can be amended as many times as possible provided the basics doesn’t change, he informed.
He commended President Bola Tinubu for participating in the last G-20 Summit in New Delhi, India, where he noted that a total of $14 billion investtment was placed.

Sanwo-Olu, Folashade Ambrose, Balasubramanian, Momodu and Kern
He also stressed that India was party to the release of a strong leaders declaration document, where it showed ‘finest idea of diplomacy’ to secure the outcome of the document unanimously.
He listed the important outcomes as follows:
1. The peace resolution of conflicts and efforts to address crisis through diplomacy and dialogue. Today’s era is not the era of war
2. Greater management of global financial institutions.
3. Improves access to digital medium and development of public digital infrastructure.
In her remarks as the special guest of honour, the Lagos State Commissioner for Commerce, Trade, Cooperatives and Investment, Mrs. Folashade Ambrose, said that the thrust of her ministry is to make Lagos State a 21st century economy, maintaining that the thrust is about drawing economic growth.
We are drive economic prosperity and growth, focus on trade, and essentially strengthen the organised private sector through MSMEs, the industrial sector.
Delivery the message of the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Diaspora and Foreign Relations, Jermaine Sanwo-Olu, who represented the governor, celebration is the reflection of the remarkable journey of the country since independence, and a celebration of India’s rich and colourful cultural.
“This celebration also provides the opportunity to restate our commitment to economic and trade ties binding our two nations with Lagos State featuring prominent as huge quite number of Indians and their business interests,” he said.
Sanwo-Olu traced the relationship between India and Lagos to two alyears after Nigeria’s independence when Lagos played host to India’s diplomatic house, which effectively laid the foundation for the mutual beneficial relationship between Lagos State and India and Nigeria.
He commended India that after 75 years as a Republic, the country stands as one of the world’s fastest economy. In fact, the fifth in the hierarchy of most economically viable nations of the world.
The event was not without side attractions as Swaryatra Band group entertained the guests continually with sounds from Nigeria and India, chiefly among them tunes from the original Indian classic movie, Disco Dancer and a rendition of Rema’s Calm Down.
Also on hand to entertain the guests with superlative dance steps was the group, Home Creation, which thrilled everyone present with native Indian dance steps.
Among very special guests of honour that graced the occasion was Chairman, Ovation Media Group, Aare Dele Momodu.
Photos: Koya Adegbite
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Glo Partners Samsung to Offer Customers the Exclusive Galaxy S-25

Digital solutions company, Globacom, has teamed up with Samsung, world’s leading manufacturer of electronic devices, to bring a new offer to Glo subscribers. This tantalising deal allows Glo customers to pre-order the highly sought-after Samsung Galaxy S-25 smartphone and enjoy unique benefits.
Samsung Electronics unveiled its newest flagship smartphones: the Galaxy S25 series which comes with cutting-edge advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and was designed to elevate user experience and set new standards in the industry on January 22, 2025.
The pre-ordering exercise kicked off on January 22 and closes on February 18, 2025 at Gloworld shops across the country. It gives customers the opportunity to select from the Galaxy S25 lineup, including the S25 Ultra, the top-tier and most sophisticated model, as well as the S25+ and the standard S25. They, however, come with different processors and storage options.
Customers who pre-order the Galaxy S25 or S25+ will receive complimentary gifts, including a Buds FE, a suit cover, and Samsung Care, while those opting for the Galaxy S25 Ultra, will receive a free Buds 3, a standing grip case, and Samsung Care.
Globacom is also delighting customers who purchase any model from the Galaxy S25 series with 18GB bonus data for 6 months under smartphone festival data plans, while they can also secure their pre-order at any Gloworld shop with an advance payment of ₦500,000. Pre-ordered phones will be delivered to customers from February 19 onwards.
“We are thrilled to bring this offer to our subscribers, who will enjoy unparalleled benefits, including innovative packaging. This partnership with Samsung reinforces our commitment to providing value-added services that cater to the evolving needs of our customers”.
The company advises other phone lovers who are yet to pre-order the new device to visit any Gloworld outlet close to them and join the list of the new owners of the Samsung S-25 phone before the expiry date.
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Another Gloworld Retail Office Opens in Maiduguri

Technology company, Globacom, on Wednesday opened another Gloworld retail outlet in the Borno State capital, Maiduguri.
The new Gloworld shop is the latest in Globacom’s trademark customer interface shops, and is equipped with the latest technology for fast and efficient customer service and complaints resolution.
According to Mr. Augustine Mamuro, Globacom’s Regional Sales Coordinator, North East, the opening of the centre is in line with its “desire to bring its services closer to the people, create more platforms for customers to have access to Globacom’s wide range of products and services and give them more exciting experience on the network.”
He added that Globacom’s approach to customer service “is one that is underpinned by innovation and total inclusiveness. This is why we are consistently seeking innovative channels to make available our array of services to them”.
Mamuro assured the people of Maiduguri that the office is manned by well-trained, polite and customer-friendly staff who will provide first-class services and attend to customers’ enquiries as well as their service and product needs.
He also said the new shop will offer affordable Glo products, devices, smartphones and accessories, adding, that the people are assured of quick and satisfactory resolutions of all issues ranging from SIM replacement and registration to recovery of over-scratched cards, refill, unblocking of phones and laptop configurations for internet, as well as post paid bill payments and purchase of all Glo and other complementary products”.
The Deputy Governor of Borno State, Alhaji Umar Umar Kadafur, who was the Special Guest at the event, eulogised Globacom for deeming it fit to open a new Gloworld in Maiduguri for the benefit of the people.
He lauded the management of the company for its thoughtfulness in bringing its products and services close to the people of the state.
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I Don’t Belong to Wike’s Camp, Dakuku Peterside Declares

Dakuku Peterside has publicly declared his political leaning in Rivers State, saying he does not belong to the camp of the former governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.
Instead, Peterside, a former Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), said he aligns with Wike’s predecessor and estranged former godfather Rotimi Amaechi.
“I am a friend to Rotimi Amaechi,” the former All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship hopeful said on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Wednesday.
“I am not on the side of Nyesom Wike,” Peterside submitted, adding that he is also not politically aligned with Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
He, however, said he was ready to provide advice for the incumbent governor on how to move the state forward.
“When Nyesom Wike was governor, recall that I was doing open letters to him consistently, giving him my advice. I did that for some time. If Governor Fubara seeks my advice, of course, I am willing to give that, like many governors,” he said.
Rivers is one of the politically charged states in Nigeria, a situation which could be attributed to the chunk votes and fat purse of the oil-rich state.
Like a coat of many colours, fragmented political camps make up the diverse and intrigue-filled state dominated by pugilists in the APC and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) where the incumbent governor belongs.
Leaders of the camps include Wike, a PDP powerbroker and two-term governor of the state from May 2015 to May 2023. Another political gladiator in the state is Amaechi, a former APC presidential hopeful and ex-transport minister who previously governed the state from May 2007 to May 2015.
There are also those loyal to Fubara and former governor Peter Odili; while former PDP National Chairman Uche Secondus; Magnus Abe; and Tonye Cole; amongst others, have their die-hard followers too. For over a decade, political crises have been Siamese to the State with followers of the various camps always at loggerheads.
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