Lagos – In line with hits vision to become the
most loved brand in Nigeria, leading
telecommunications services provider,
Nigeria, has announced its partnership with
Lagos State Government to host this year’s
edition of the Lagos Countdown Festival.
The year-end countdown festival, an initiative
of Governor Babatunde Fashola, started last
year with the aim of placing the state on the
global map, in the same league of cities as New
York, Dubai, London, Sydney and other major
destinations that celebrate the annual cross
over into a New Year. The 23-day event, which
is scheduled to commence from the 8th
through to 31st of December, 2013 will hold at
the popular Victoria Island sea shore, the Bar
beach.
The event is expected to provide a strong
platform for family bonding, interaction, fun,
celebration of music and culture as well great
entertainment for Lagosians and tourists.
Speaking on the partnership with the State,
recently at a press conference in Lagos, Chief
Executive Officer and Managing Director, Airtel
Nigeria, Segun Ogunsanya, admitted that the
company is pleased to be partnering with the
Lagos State Government and expressed
commitment to ensure a fun-filled celebration
for guests, especially at the Airtel Exhibition
centre.
Ogunsanya who was represented by the
Company’s Vice President, Corporate
Communications & CSR, Emeka Oparah,
explained that Airtel is passionate about
bringing fun, excitement, laughter and joy to
its numerous customers in line with its
corporate vision.
“The Lagos Countdown 2014 will be a great
opportunity to celebrate and close the year in
grand style. Airtel is calling on all Lagosians
and Nigerians to be part of this great event.
We also urge everyone to visit the Airtel stand
at the venue as we will be showcasing our
superior 3.75G Network,” he said.
He also commended the efforts of the Lagos
State government, adding that the initiative
was consistent with Airtel’s ardent drive
towards excellence because “we thrive on
innovation that has direct bearing on the
quality of life of our customers and
particularly Lagosians in our quest to become
the most loved brand in the daily lives of
Nigerians.”
He added that the network is passionate about
building veritable platforms for the celebration
of both the citizenry and Nigeria as a whole,
noting that, Airtel “will continue to support
initiatives that will bring excitement and
happiness to the door steps of all our
stakeholders.”
Also speaking at the occasion, the Managing
Director of LASAA, Mr George Noah, said the
Bar Beach venue of the Lagos State Countdown
initiative will feature an array of shows
including open mic night, disco nights, live
performance by popular Nigerian artistes,
games and display of light and fireworks. He
also took his time to explain how the state
plans to celebrate this year’s Countdown.
The press conference was attended by popular
Nigerian artistes including African Queen
crooner, 2face Idibia and the boss of Mavin
Records, Don Jazzy.
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