Glo rewards corporate customers with trip to Old Trafford

Official telecoms partner of Manchester United Football Club in Nigeria, Ghana and Benin Republic, Globacom has rewarded selected corporate customers on the Glo network with a trip to the United Kingdom where they watched live the Barclays Premier League football match between Manchester United and Arsenal FC at Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester penultimate Saturday.
According to Globacom, the trip was used to say thank you to select high net worth individuals whose companies have been patronising Glo over the years.
The corporate subscribers on the trip, selected from the public and private sectors of the economy include Olufemi Sijuade, Emeka Eboegbune and Kunle Osobu. Others were Nowmen Emeghalu, Adekunle Fatai Salau, Adewale Saka and Abayomi Orenuga.
Folu Aderibigbe, Coordinator of Enterprise Solutions, Globacom, who accompanied them stated that the trip was sponsored by the company to show its appreciation to the subscribers’ for their unwavering patronage over the years. Aderibigbe, therefore, called on Nigerians to join the Globacom network to enjoy unique benefits.
The Glo delegation arrived in Manchester Airport on Friday, and was received by Manchester United officials.
The team later joined other football lovers to enjoy every moment of the encounter between Manchester United and Arsenal from the Hospitality Suite of Old Trafford Stadium the following day.
Earlier on Friday, the team was taken on a guided tour of the Old Trafford Stadium by the Manchester United tour guide and they had an opportunity to see all the trophies the club had won in the English Premier League, Carling Cup, FA Cup, Champions League and other competitions. They were also shown the Museum, the Dug Out, the Tunnel from where players emerge into the pitch, and the Players’ Dressing Room.
The team also met four Man United legends including Lou Macari, Author Albiston, Gary Pallister and Brian Robson who also took time to educate them about hitherto unknown facts and figures about the club.
Globacom had in 2010 signed a five-season relationship with Manchester United. The deal which saw the two global brands partnering on several football developing projects was renewed for another five years in 2015.