Telecoms giants inks landmark deal with Vodafone

Leading telecom giant Globacom Limited and Vodafone have announced a new, non-equity partnership deal that covers Nigeria and the Republic of Benin.

The deal is called the Partner Market agreement and under it, Globacom and Vodafone will work together to significantly boost the experience of business and consumer customers, using a wide range of world class mobile, voice and data products.

Speaking on the partnership, Vodafone Partner Markets Chief Executive Stefano Gastaut said: “We are delighted to welcome Globacom to the Vodafone Partner Markets community which now spans 57 countries across six continents.

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This strategic partnership with Globacom for Nigeria and the Republic of Benin will help deliver enhanced roaming benefits for Globacom’s consumer and multinational corporate customers, including countries where we have an ultra-fast 4G network. Vodafone will gain from Globacom’s expertise and deep understanding of African markets.”

In her comment, Mrs. Bella Disu, Group Executive Director, Globacom, said: “This partnership is unique and far-reaching, giving corporate and individual subscribers on the Globacom network in Nigeria and the Republic of Benin an edge, particularly in voice and data services. The partnership is in line with Globacom’s tradition of partnering with global leaders to avail consumers of the best telecommunication outfit.”

Globacom is owned by Nigerian billionaire, Mike Adenuga Jnr., and is one of the four leading telecommunications providers in Nigeria.