The Voice of Nigeria (VON) has expressed readiness to partner with Globacom, Nigeria’s leading telecommunications company, to enhance the dissemination of positive Nigerian and African stories to global audiences.
This was made known on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, when the Director General/CEO of VON, Mallam Jibrin Baba Ndace, led a delegation of the organization’s management and staff on a courtesy visit to the headquarters of Globacom in Lagos.
The VON team was received by Mr. Lawrence Odediran, Head of Enterprise Business, and other senior executives of the telecoms company.
Speaking during the meeting, Mallam Ndace reiterated VON’s mandate to project Nigeria and Africa to the world, highlighting the importance of multilingual broadcasting in connecting with diverse audiences.
He noted that VON broadcasts in eight languages English, French, Kiswahili, Fulfude, Arabic, Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba which gives it a unique edge in storytelling across the continent.
“A partnership with Globacom would not only enable VON to spotlight the company’s success stories but also contribute to preserving its legacy while promoting the positive image of Nigeria and Africa,” Ndace stated.
The visit also provided an opportunity to celebrate the 72nd birthday of Globacom’s Founder and Chairman, Chief Dr. Mike Adenuga Jr., whom Mallam Ndace described as an iconic figure in African entrepreneurship and philanthropy.
Globacom officials shared key achievements, including its trailblazing introduction of per-second billing in Nigeria, its strong subscriber base of over 20 million, and its expansive fibre-optic infrastructure covering West Africa and parts of Europe.
Also present at the meeting were Mr. Rajesh Srivastava, Zonal Head of Enterprise Sales; Mr. Rahiz Zain, Enterprise Marketing Officer; Mr. Boniface Ogbonanya, Head of Oil and Gas; Ms. Oluwa Tosin Olulana, Head of Postpaid Services; Mr. Jide Oyesola from Sales; and Ms. Emily Osanebi, Head of Enterprise Sales.
The two organizations expressed optimism about future collaborations that would benefit both entities and further enrich Nigeria’s media and communication landscape.
