Telecoms Firm Supports Cultural Festival In Host Community

Airtel Nigeria has provided enough support for the Itsekiri in Delta State, one of its host communities in a bid to promote friendliness.

The Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director, Airtel Nigeria, Deepak Srivastava said the telecom company was elated to provide support to one of its host communities in the country.

Srivastava, explained that the gesture for the people and others was a mere demonstration of the company’s readiness to build a lasting relationship with the people.

He acknowledged that such moves were more than provision of telecommunication services, but a way of thanking the people.

The Airtel boss, recall that his brand is likely the most preferred by Nigerian subscribers, judging from the huge patronage it is receiving from the people.

He also hinted that understanding the people’s culture and traditions has a noble role to play in the actualisation of its vision in the country.

While lauding the organisers of the festival, he said it would not only benefit the immediate people of Itsekiri but Nigerians and the world at large.

The event has kick started since last Saturday at the palace of the Olu of Warri; His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse II.