Glo earns Igwe Achebe’s encomium on Glo at Ofala celebrations

The Obi of Onitsha and the grand host of the Ofala festival,  Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe, has lavished praises on telecoms firm and major sponsor of the festival, Globacom,  for helping to raise the standard of the African fiesta in the last eight years.

According to Igwe Achebe, Globacom’s sponsorship has added more flavour and excitement to the age old festival that showcases the best of Igbo culture and hospitality. He described Globacom as a strategic partner and a friend of the Onitsha kingdom and the Igbo race as a whole, whose support has helped raise the profile of festival, putting the it on the global platform as a tourists delight.

"I express gratitude to all who have contributed to the success of yet another Ofala Onitsha festival. Sincere thanks to our strategic partners, Globacom Nigeria Limited, who have been with us for eight consecutive years", the Obi said.

The Igwe, who is marking 18 years on the throne of Onitsha, made his remarks last Saturday  before the Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano, and other VIPs who graced the 2018 edition of the festival held at the Ime Obi. He also used the occasion to broach issues of  national importance, while also thanking God for preservation and  his people for their support over the years.  

Globacom has sponsored the Ofala festival for eight consecutive years, promising to make Ofala the biggest festival ever in Black Africa. Glo was at this year’s event with many mouth-watering prizes at the company’s pavilion within the Igwe’s palace, venue of the festival. The festival ended with the Royal Banquet in honour of  the Igwe at the Dolly Hills Hotel, Onitsha, on Monday, October 8.