20th Anniversary: Glo throws high octane party, Rewards 89 Long-serving Employees

Globacom (Glo), on Saturday night rewarded a total of 89 staff members who had worked for the company for up to 20 years with mouth-watering figures running into millions of naira each.

The appreciation party held at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, themed: “Twenty and Unlimited”, was held as part of Globacom’s 20th Anniversary celebration.

Speaking at the party, Mrs. Bella Disu, the executive vice chairman of Globacom, 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, and to encourage them to continue to strive for excellence.

“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 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 20 years. Together, we are good and together we are unlimited,”she stated.

The high-octane party and night of razzmatazz and fine dining and exquisite wine had in attendance members of staff from across the country who thronged the venue in signature Glo colour-compliant dresses and were entertained by the trio of Wande Coal, and Glo ambassadors Chike Ezekpeazu Osebuka and Oluwatobiloba Anidugbe popularly known as Kizz Daniel.

Also in attendance were the Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke; Ovation Publisher, Dele Momodu; Nollywood stars, Ego Boyo, Ini Edo, Ebube Nwagbo, and Bolanle Ninalowo, as well as comedian Broda Shaggi, and fashion icon, Mai Atafo.

Other 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 winners went home with N2 million each, while the first and second runners-up went home with N1 million and N750,000 respectively. The best dressed male and female staff members won N500,000 each.

There were also dancing and singing competitions which attracted N500,000 to the winners in the male and female categories, while 50 early birds (first to arrive at the party) won N250,000 each.

Also, 50 Midnight Owls (last to leave) also got N500,000 each in the two gender categories.