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 billing
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.
