Foremost telecommunications giant, Globacom has reiterated its commitment of supporting and amplifying the cultural values of the Nigerian nation.
Chairman of Glo Group, Dr. Mike Adenuga Jr. gave the assurance at the 2023 Ojude Oba Festival in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State.
The Ojude Oba festival is a ceremony marked by the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona.
In a goodwill message at the event, Adenuga Jr who was represented by the Chief Commercial Officer of Globacom, Mr. Yomi Ogunbamowo, stated that the company haven identified the importance of culture as one of the things that bond Nigerians together, “is determined more than ever, to continue to take the lead in the promotion of Nigeria’s cultures and traditions with a view to showcasing them to the world
at large and conserving them for
posterity.”
Globacom disclosed that it had
made vast investments by constantly
upgrading its telecommunications
infrastructure to enable Nigerians to
continue to communicate seamlessly
with loved ones and business associates within and outside the country.
Felicitating with the Awujale of Ijebuland for the success of the 2023 edition of the festiva with the theme, “Ojude Oba: A Lesson In Religious Harmony”, the
telecommunications giant opined
that it underpins the basis of the
nation’s existence as a religiously
pluralistic entity.
“The religious liberality which is one of the hallmarks of the success of the Yoruba race is a major feature of this festival which has become a heritage not only to the Ijebu, but to the entire Yoruba nation in Nigeria and in the Diaspora”, it declared
According to the company, “The
natural tendency for religious tolerance among the Ijebu and indeed Yoruba generally, has made Ojude Oba to evolve
into a social event uniting all Ijebu sons and daughters regardless of religious
inclinations, political persuasions or social class.”