Themed, “Twenty and Unlimited”, Digital solutions provider, Globacom, over the weekend rewarded its long-serving employees at a lavish reception in Lagos
as part of its 20th Anniversary celebration. A total of 89 staff members who had worked for the company for an unbroken 20 years were rewarded with several millions of Naira each. Chiemelie Ezeobi reports that beyond the razzmatazz of the night, it was a call to strive for greater excellence in serving Nigerians
Last weekend was an high-octane party and night of razzmatazz, fine dining and exquisite wining at Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos when digital solutions provider, Globacom, hosted its staff to a colourful and glitzy 20th anniversary party.
Beyond the night of dance, music and comedy, its long-serving staff were celebrated and rewarded for their loyalty and commitment in the last 20 years.
The night had in attendance members of staff from across the country who thronged the venue in signature Glo colour-compliant dresses and costumes while the trio of Wande Coal, and Glo ambassadors Chike Ezekpeazu Osebuka and Oluwatobiloba Anidugbe popularly known as Kizz Daniel were in their element as they churned out beautiful vibes that kept the audience dancing all night.
Also in attendance were the Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke; Ovation Publisher, Dele Momodu; Nollywood stars, Ego Boyo, Ini Edo, Juliet Ibrahim, and Bolanle Ninalowo, as well as comedian Broda Shaggi, and fashion icon, Mai Atafo. Chef Gbugbemi Fregene (Chef Fregz) as well as Arise’ Ojy Okpe.
Lavish Appreciation at Twenty and Unlimited
Themed, “Twenty and Unlimited”, the lavish appreciation was held as part of Globacom’s 20th Anniversary celebration.
The company also rewarded a total of 89 staff members who had worked for the company for an unbroken 20 years with several millions of Naira each at the exquisite party.
Encouragement to Strive for Greater Excellence
Speaking at the party, the Executive Vice Chairman of Globacom, Mrs. Bella Disu, noted that the Board and Management of the company were pleased with the awardees for their contributions to the growth of the business in the last 20 years. The party, she said, was organised to reward them and encourage them to keep striving for greater excellence.
While paying glowing tribute to the awardees for their immense contributions to the growth of the company over the past 20 years, she also commended different business units for the efforts that has kept the company on success-path over the years.
She said, “This year, I want us to move forward with even greater zeal and energy than we had in our first two decades, and I want you to know without a doubt that your work is the foundation and key to our future.
“This year, we are committed not only to our company’s growth but to your individual success. We will work tirelessly to increase value for you, our staff, all our subscribers and to all stakeholders. This is our promise to you. Thank you for twenty years. Together, we are good and together we are unlimited”.
A Night of Wins
It was also a night of major wins in different categories for Glo staff. The highlights of the evening were different categories of competitions for staff which also attracted handsome rewards from the company.
These included Mr. and Miss Glo pageants where Ifoghale Ashaka emerged Mr. Glo with the duo of Hakeem Obayomi and Olalekan Agbaje trailing behind him as first and second runners-up.
While Mr. Glo won N2million, Hakeem and Olalekan went home with N1million and N750, 000 respectively. In the Miss. Glo category, Miss. Gift Okafor was crowned, winning N2milion with Favour Akinbayo winning N1million as first runner-up with a cash prize of N1million while Faith Chika Obi got N750,000 as second runner-up. The Best dressed male and female also won N500,000 each.
In the dancing competition, Tegha Mobaghan won N500,000 in the female category with Abiola Agunbiade winning same prize in the male category.
Chukwudi Okorie and Otesanya Adetayo were winners in the singing competition, taking home N500,000 each as well.
There was also food “quaffing” competition which attracted N500,000 to the winners in the male and female categories, while 20 early birds (first to arrive at the party) won N250,000 each just as 50 Midnight Owls (last to leave) also got N500,000 each in the two gender categories.
There was also a surprise award of N250,000 to 50 random winners in a lucky dip drawn in the presence of the attendees.
Globacom: 20 Years of Unwavering Innovative Commitment to Nigeria
In 2003, Globacom commenced operations with the rollout of innovative and affordable telecommunication services. And in two decades since it’s existence, the digital network provider has been transforming the telecommunications landscape, fulfilling dreams, and positively affecting the lives of millions of Nigerians.
In those two decades, its commitment to providing its customers with world-class communications and digital services through constant deployment of latest technologies in line with the corporate promise to build a robust fully integrated ICT network infrastructure that would consistently deliver value to its esteemed customers, has not waned despite daunting challenges, Globacom Senior Manager, Communications, Mr. Arinze Anapugars, one of those celebrated for two decades at the company, said.
Promise for the Future
Always acknowledging that its huge success is a result of the support of millions of Nigerians, Globacom restated its commitment to the provision of world-class communications and digital services in line with the corporate promise it made at launch to build a world class communications and technology infrastructure that would consistently deliver value to its esteemed customers.
While vowing to remain a catalyst for socio-economic empowerment not only in Nigeria but also in Africa, Globacom said it would continue to invest massively in new technologies to exceed customer expectations of its over 61 million subscribers to make it the first choice network for millions of subscribers.
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This year, I want us to move forward with even greater zeal and energy than we had in our first two decades, and I want you to know without a doubt that your work is the foundation and key to our future. This year, we are committed not only to our company’s growth but to your individual success
