ThisDay group of newspapers has named Globacom, Nigeria’s digital transformation company, as the Brand of the Decade, People’s Choice. The newspaper gave the award on Monday as part of activities marking its Silver Jubilee anniversary.
The colourful award ceremony, held at the prestigious Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, also witnessed the recognition of Globacom’s chairman, Mike Adenuga Jr., as the Entrepreneur of the Decade.
According to Nduka Obaigbena, publisher of ThisDay Newspapers, Globacom was voted for the award by poll respondents for its role in growing the Nigerian economy since its emergence over 15 years ago.
Obaigbena noted that the telecom company had over the years established itself as an innovation leader in the telecom sector, introducing a long string of industry-impacting products and services.
He also noted that Globacom chairman was recognised for his dogged commitment to growing the economy through relentless investments in key sectors of the Nigerian economy.
Bella Disu, Globacom’s executive vice chairman, received the award on behalf of Globacom while Folasade Michael-Adenuga, executive director of Globacom, received the plaque of Entrepreneur of the Decade on behalf of her father.
“Being affirmed so strongly by those we serve is indeed the highest honour. I thank all our millions of subscribers for their continued support,” Disu said.
The award guests were entertained by two renowned international artistes, Nigerian Asa and American John Legend.
