Globacom donates 1billion Cedis to Ghana
Jonah Iboma
Ghana’s Minister of Presidential Affairs, Mr Kwawo Mpiani, has proclaimed Globacom Limited, as a credible and good corporate citizen that should be invited to invest in Ghana.
He also commended the company for donating one billion cedis to Ghana’s 50th Independence Anniversary.
At a presentation ceremony held at the Presidential Castle, Accra on Thursday, Mr Mpiani who doubles as the Chief of Staff at the Presidency, thanked Globacom for its generous donation even though the firm, it has not started operating in Ghana.
Mpiani said he was particularly impressed with Globacom’s operational achievements within just three-and-a-half years in operation.
"We have investigated you and confirmed that you are a credible organisation. I am happy to note the rapid progress made by your company within such a short time. This is a rare achievement and yours is the kind of corporate citizens that should be invited to invest in Ghana", he said.
He pledged the support of the people and government of Ghana to Globacom.
The Head of New Markets and Special Projects, Mr. Yinka Olafimihan, who presented the cheque on behalf of Globacom’s, Chairman, Dr. Mike Adenuga Jr, said the donation "is a token of our love and admiration to the government and good people of this great country. We believe that we do not have to wait till we launch our operation in Ghana before contributing our own little quota to your celebrations".
He commended the government and people of Ghana for nurturing peace and tranquility in the country and for their friendly disposition towards investors.
He said, "We wish to note that since we expressed our interest to do business in Ghana, we have been accepted with open arms by both the people and government.
"Let us assure you that we see Ghana as home. We want to be an integral part of your life as we have been in Nigeria in the past three-and-a-half years."
Earlier, Globacom had donated US$50,000 to the CAN 2008 Business Club in Accra towards the successful hosting of the 2008 African Cup of Nations by Ghana.
Globacom began operation in Nigeria in August 2003 as the country’s second national telecommunications carrier and quickly deployed telecommunications infrastructure across Nigeria, crashing the cost of telephony in the country and introduced innovative products and services.
Regarded as one of Nigeria’s most innovative firms, Globacom raised the bar on value propositions for subscribers by introducing onto the market a bouquet of products and services, including the per second billing, mobile Internet and Blackberry. The network has also successfully conducted a 3G trial.
Ghana’s Minister of Presidential Affairs, Mr Kwawo Mpiani, has proclaimed Globacom Limited, as a credible and good corporate citizen that should be invited to invest in Ghana.
He also commended the company for donating one billion cedis to Ghana’s 50th Independence Anniversary.
At a presentation ceremony held at the Presidential Castle, Accra on Thursday, Mr Mpiani who doubles as the Chief of Staff at the Presidency, thanked Globacom for its generous donation even though the firm, it has not started operating in Ghana.
Mpiani said he was particularly impressed with Globacom’s operational achievements within just three-and-a-half years in operation.
"We have investigated you and confirmed that you are a credible organisation. I am happy to note the rapid progress made by your company within such a short time. This is a rare achievement and yours is the kind of corporate citizens that should be invited to invest in Ghana", he said.
He pledged the support of the people and government of Ghana to Globacom.
The Head of New Markets and Special Projects, Mr. Yinka Olafimihan, who presented the cheque on behalf of Globacom’s, Chairman, Dr. Mike Adenuga Jr, said the donation "is a token of our love and admiration to the government and good people of this great country. We believe that we do not have to wait till we launch our operation in Ghana before contributing our own little quota to your celebrations".
He commended the government and people of Ghana for nurturing peace and tranquility in the country and for their friendly disposition towards investors.
He said, "We wish to note that since we expressed our interest to do business in Ghana, we have been accepted with open arms by both the people and government.
"Let us assure you that we see Ghana as home. We want to be an integral part of your life as we have been in Nigeria in the past three-and-a-half years."
Earlier, Globacom had donated US$50,000 to the CAN 2008 Business Club in Accra towards the successful hosting of the 2008 African Cup of Nations by Ghana.
Globacom began operation in Nigeria in August 2003 as the country’s second national telecommunications carrier and quickly deployed telecommunications infrastructure across Nigeria, crashing the cost of telephony in the country and introduced innovative products and services.
Regarded as one of Nigeria’s most innovative firms, Globacom raised the bar on value propositions for subscribers by introducing onto the market a bouquet of products and services, including the per second billing, mobile Internet and Blackberry. The network has also successfully conducted a 3G trial.
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