Glo renews Ofala sponsorship, reaffirms dedication to take Competition to world stage

Main telecommunications options supplier, Globacom, has introduced the sponsorship of this yr’s version of Ofala Competition scheduled to carry in Onitsha, Anambra State, in October, 2025.

The annual occasion is a customary obligation carried out by His Royal Majesty, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, the Obi of Onitsha. The 2-day celebration will comprise the Iru Ofala on October 17 and the Azu Ofala on 18th

Globacom, which is the most important sponsor of the pageant, mentioned at a press convention held by the Ofala Competition Organising Committee at Ime Obi, Obi’s Palace, Onitsha, on Thursday that it had supported the occasion since 2011 due to its religion within the nation’s big cultural heritage and its potential to create employment and increase income technology. It restated its dedication to take the pageant to the International stage.

“In 2025, Nigeria’s tourism sector is projected to contribute ₦11.2 trillion to GDP, up from about ₦10.9 trillion in 2024. Home tourism expenditure can also be anticipated to be round ₦6.1 trillion, whereas worldwide customer spending is forecast at about ₦803.2 billion. These figures present not solely restoration from the disruptions of latest years, however robust development. They underscore a easy fact: tradition and tourism should not luxuries, they’re very important to our financial system, our id, and our future.

“Globacom is dedicated to pushing that future ahead. Our assist for Ofala is a part of a broader perception that funding in tradition yields returns past the stability sheet. It builds communities, jobs, native companies, satisfaction,” the corporate famous.

It disclosed it was pairing this yr’s sponsorship with concrete initiatives to make it a particular delight for its prospects. “We’re designing a particular bundle for our subscribers. We’re Persevering with aggressive roll-out and improve of community infrastructure throughout Nigeria, particularly to 4G-LTE in zones just like the South East, so that each one our subscribers will get pleasure from enhanced expertise on the community on each voice and information companies.

It additionally highlighted the 2 choices it unveiled on Monday to offer extra worth to Glo subscribers: The primary is the Talkmasta plan designed to supply prospects with additional speak time and information at no further price, whereas the second is the Welcome Bonus which provides new subscribers unmatched advantages for becoming a member of the Glo neighborhood.

The Chairman of the Strategic Advertising and marketing and Communications Committee, Mr Nnaemeka Maduegbuna, disclosed that this yr’s Ofala would begin with the annual lecture collection on October 7 and proceed with Oreze Artwork Exhibition, a showcase of work, sculptures, and ceramics that includes works by Nigerian and African artists, Ofala Youth Carnival on October 15, Medical, Well being, and Wellbeing Group Outreach, Iru Ofala on October 17, Azu Ofala on October 18, and a Royal Banquet to be hosted in honour of Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe on October 22.

He assured these planning to attend the pageant that enough preparations had been made to make sure a spectacular occasion in addition to the safety and luxury of all of the guests. The press convention had in attendance senior palace chiefs and members of the organising committee.