Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, was filled with excitement as telecommunications giant, Globacom, presented brand-new Kia Picanto cars to two lucky winners in its ongoing Festival of Joy promo. The event, which attracted a large crowd, also saw several other winners walk away with valuable prizes, including power generating sets, sewing machines, and grinding machines.
One of the car winners, Mr. Adeola Olatayo Silas, a quantity surveyor, was overwhelmed with joy, repeatedly exclaiming, “Wow, wow!” upon seeing the sleek car on display. Expressing his excitement, he said, “I have always been a fan of Globacom and had hoped to win in one of its numerous giveaways. Today, my dream has come true.”
Similarly, Mr. Seun Okeowo, a media practitioner and the second car winner, shared his delight, revealing that he had long desired to win in the Festival of Joy promotion. He prayed for the continued growth of Globacom, commending the company for spreading happiness among Nigerians.
For other winners, the moment was equally surreal. Pastor Oluwole Abayomi, a resident of Akure and a power generator winner, initially doubted the authenticity of the call from Globacom. “My brother warned me to be cautious as it might be a scam or a kidnapping attempt,” he disclosed. Now convinced, he expressed gratitude and wished the company continued success.
Another winner, Oluwole Babatunde Olusegun, an Ibadan-based teacher who won a sewing machine, shared his plans for the prize. “My wife and children will now learn fashion designing with this machine. My next goal is to win a car!” he said with optimism.
Similarly, Waheed Azeez, a trailer driver who won a grinding machine, expressed joy, noting that his wife would now be able to run a mill with the machine.
The event had the distinguished presence of the Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Chief Adebayo Lawal, who lauded Globacom for its consistent efforts to reward loyal customers. “Globacom is a pride of Nigeria and Africa. It not only attracts customers but also gives back to them. The company has empowered several people through its loyalty reward promotions like Festival of Joy, and I hope other companies can emulate this,” he stated.
Speaking at the event, Globacom’s Head of Business for the Western region, Mr. Abdulazak Ande, explained the process of participating in the promo. According to him, both new and existing subscribers can enter by dialing *611#, opting into the promo, and recharging their lines to meet the threshold for various prizes. He encouraged new customers to purchase and register a SIM card to qualify immediately.
The grand ceremony was attended by key industry stakeholders, including representatives from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), led by Engr. Akinwale Akanbi. Also present were top Nigerian entertainers, including comedian Seyi Law, Nollywood stars Odunlade Adekola, Tunde Usman (Okele), Bimbo Thomas, Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi, and popular content creator Kiekie, all of whom added glamour to the occasion.
With the Festival of Joy promo, Globacom continues to affirm its commitment to rewarding customer loyalty and making a tangible impact in the lives of Nigerians.