As Winners Win Exciting Prizes
The ancient city of Ibadan was lit with ecstasy last Wednesday, as hundreds of winners who emerged in the reward promo of telecommunications company, Globacom, received their prizes in the presence of a tumultuous crowd at the popular Bodija Market in the heart of the capital city.
The Oyo State Commissioner for Environment, Honourable Kehinde Ayoola, as well as the Iyalode of Ibadanland, Chief Mrs Theresa Oyekanmi, graced the event. Others who witnessed the event were the Chairman, Bodija Market Traders Association, Alhaji Lamidi Musedeeq, while Nollywood actors Yemi Solade and Odunlade Adekola were also in attendance.
Winners as well as their relatives, some of whom had expressed disbelief when they were informed about their winnings, were delighted when they realised that the information was not a sham after all.
Chief Abiola Egbelade, an Isese leader of Ibadan origin who won a Keke tricycle, said he was surprised when he received a call from 121 informing him of his good fortune. “I was surprised when I got the call”, he added saying, “I will not use the tricycle for commercial purpose. I will cruise it round the city so that everyone will see what Globacom has done.”
Ojedele Solomon, a corps member serving in Oyo State said he did not believe he won a generating set until persistent calls came from Globacom. The Education and Political Science graduate of Osun State University said he would use the power generator for his pleasure to mitigate the poor supply of electricity in the country.
For one of the tricycle winners, Adeleye Adeyemi, a Police officer serving in Ibadan, getting a call informing him that he won a tricycle was received with mixed feelings. He said though he knew that Globacom had done such feats before, he reluctantly gave his details to the customer care staff who called him. He said he will use the tricycle to augment his family’s income.
The commissioner, Honourable Kehinde Ayoola, commended Globacom for the empowerment programme which he noted complements what government is doing. ”This largesse from Globacom shows that the company appreciates the fact that people are using the network and you are giving back to the society. It is a good thing”, he said, while urging Nigerians to patronise Globacom to enable the company to do more.
The prize presentation also featured the draw for next set of winners. 130 prizes including generators, grinding machines, sewing machines and tricycles were won by subscribers who will be receiving their prizes at the next event which is scheduled for Kano.
WINNERS COMMENTS EGBELADE ABIOLA : Keke Winner “ It was just like a dream, I could not believe it when I was invited for verification, God bless Glo”
I did not believe it when I got a call from 121, because most times calls do come from fake promo agents calling to tell you to pay money to claim prizes in non-existing promos. However, after the number called me a couple of times, I decided to pick the call. A lady from Glo in Lagos asked for my name, but I asked her if she wanted to register me again and she said it wasn’t for registration. She then informed me that I won a tricycle in the on-going Glo promo, ‘My Own Don Beta’. It was just like a dream. I doubted it initially, but when I got to Glo office in Ibadan, it was confirmed and my details were recorded. I will use the tricycle personally. It will serve as remembrance of the day Glo honoured me. God bless Globacom.
BABATUNDE AGBEBAKU, Corps member: “I want Glo to keep empowering Nigerians”
My name is Babatunde Agbebaku, I am a corps member serving in Ibadan, Oyo State. I was very happy and elated when I got a call from Glo that I won an Industrial Sewing Machine in ‘My Own Don Beta’ promo by Globacom. I still can’t believe it. I will make good use of the machine, especially for business. I want Glo to keep empowering Nigerians.
OLUSINA EMMANUEL, Student: “The Generator will support my Business”
I am 21 years old and a 500 level student studying Crop Production and Soil Science at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State. I was surpised but very happy when I got a call from Glo. I was told that I was one of the lucky winners of generator. I was not aware that a promo was going on, I just recharged my line normally, and after a few days, I got a call from Glo that I won a generator. The generator will be very useful to me, I intend to start a business centre soon and it will help to power the business when there’s no electricity supply from PHCN. I am very grateful to Glo.
OJEDELE SOLOMON AKINWALE, A corps member serving in Ibadan: ”This is a wonderful development from Glo”
I am Ojedele Solomon Akinwale. I am currently on national service in Ibadan. I am a graduate of Education and Political Science from Osun State University. I never believed it when I was called. People in my neighbourhood also told me not to believe, that it’s a scam. It was when they started calling me endlessly especially with Glo customer care number that I decided to go to Glo office where I did verification and was confirmed as a winner of a generator. This is a wonderful development from Glo and it is a good incentive for me to continue to use the Glo network. I will use the generation personally. I wish Glo more successes.
ADELEYE ADEYEMI, Civil Servant: “It’s a gift from God and Glo. I will make good use of the tricycle”
I am a civil servant with Nigeria Police Force. Last week, I got a call from Glo and the lady told me that I won a tricycle. I was shocked and I ask her how? She briefed me about the promo and advised me to go to Glo office. I came today and it was confirmed that I won a tricycle. I am very happy indeed! I will make good use of the tricycle. It’s a gift from God and Glo. I will continue to thank Glo for the prize.
ADELAJA MATHEW ALABA, A barbing salon owner: ”I will give the grinding machine to my wife, a caterer”
I did not believe it when I was called but I decided to keep faith. I went to Glo office here in Ibadan and they told me that It’s true that I won a grinding machine. It’s good to know that I am one of the winners. Thanks to Glo for coming up with the promo. I will give the grinding machine to my wife who is a caterer, it will help her business every day. Glo has done very well.
OLASUPO GBOLAHAN QUDUS, Student: “I will give the grinding Machine to my Mother”
I was so happy when I was called by Glo and I got to know that I won a grinding machine in ‘My Own Don Beta’ promo. I will give the machine to my mother and that will be another opportunity for her to add to her daily income. I want to thank Glo for this prize, I won’t forget today. Thank you.
TIMOTHY ISSAC WALE, ND 2 student of Business Administration, Ibadan Poly: “I will use the Keke for commercial purpose to make money”
At first, I didn’t believe it when I got a call from Glo, but subsequent calls and invitation to the venue convinced me and I am here receiving the keke today at Bodija Market, Ibadan, To God be glory. Glo has done well for me. I am so excited. I will use the keke for commercial purpose to make money.
OYEDIRAN OLAYEMI, Corps member serving in Ekiti state: “My Own Don Beta with Glo”
I am a graduate of Political Science serving in Ado Ekiti. When I got a call that I won a generating set, I doubted it. I was told to come to Lagos but I could not make it. I came to Ibadan about two weeks ago and filled forms at the Glo office here. I later got a call from Glo that I should come today for prize presentation and I have just received the generator. I am very happy and I thank Glo for this. My own don beta with Glo.
ALIMI JAMES ADENIYI, Pastor with Living Faith Church, Winners Chapel, Ibadan: “I will give it to my wife for her fashion shop”
I thought it was a scam when I got a call that I won an industrial Sewing Machine, and I decided to call Glo to confirm it and they said it was true. It is a good prize and I thank Glo for it. I will give it to my Wife who is a fashion designer and I am sure it will help her in the business. Glo has done well for all winners today.
ADELOWO VICTOR AKINKUNMI, Student of LAUTECH, Ogbomoso: “It will be useful for my family”
I am a 300-level student of Geology at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State. I got a call from Glo a few days ago that I won a generator and it was a big surprise. I am very happy and grateful to Glo. I will take the generator home for the use of my family. This is good news indeed!
ODEBIYI JAMES BOLAJI, TEACHER from Ogun State: “I will discuss with my wife how to make good use of it”
I was very happy when I received a call on Monday that I won an Industrial Sewing Machine in My Own Don Beta promo of Glo. I joined other people here today for the prize presentation, and I have just been presented with the machine. I will plan with my wife when I get home on how make best use of it. Thank you, Glo.
