Airtel Wins Most Preferred Telecom Brand at Nigerian NewsDirect Awards

Lagos, Nigeria; Friday, 6th December 2024: Airtel Nigeria has been recognized as the Most Preferred and Admired Telecommunications Brand at the 14th edition of the esteemed Nigerian NewsDirect Awards held at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island on Friday, 6th December 2024.

The award ceremony, themed “Achieving Economic Prosperity: The Role of Human Capacity Development, Fiscal Prudence, and Revenue Generation,” celebrated outstanding contributions made by individuals and corporate organisations to national development across sectors and industries.

Commenting on the significant honour, Chief Executive Officer, Airtel Nigeria, Dinesh Balsingh, commended Nigeria News Direct for an expertly produced event while also reiterating the dedication of Airtel towards the growth of Nigeria.

“At Airtel, we remain steadfast in our mission to enrich lives and contribute to the sustainable growth of our nation, and we are proud to receive this award as the Most Preferred and Admired Telecommunications Brand. This recognition reaffirms our commitment to connecting Nigerians, driving digital inclusion, and empowering communities through innovative solutions,” he said.

The event was graced by distinguished personalities from Nigeria’s public and private sectors, including Mr. Ayodele Subair, Chairman of the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS); Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, SAN, Registrar-General of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC); amongst others of whose presence underscored the importance of collaboration in advancing excellence and economic growth.

In his remarks, Chairman, Odu’a Investment Limited, Otunba Bimbo Ashiru, thanked all participating entities. He said, “Thank you all for your continuous contributions and support to the nation’s growth. You have demonstrated excellence and have significantly contributed to Nigeria’s progress and we believe this platform will continue to highlight and encourage best practices across industries.”

Nigeria reaffirms its commitment to delivering exceptional services and driving innovation to empower Nigerians and foster national development.