Nigerian Telecommunication Company, Globacom has entered into partnership agreement with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) in order to enhance economic growth in the country.
Globacom is aiming to empower 17 Million members of SMEDAN with money, sensitization workshops and business tools.
While speaking when officials of the two organizations signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Lagos, Globacom’s Head, Corporate Sales, Kamaldeen Shonibare said “As a proudly Nigerian company, Globacom is partnering with SMEDAN to catapult Nigeria to greatness through the empowerment of its over 17 million members. We will support SMEDAN and its affiliates with money, sensitization workshops and business tools.
“We will also support the Industrial Development Centres being established in some states of the federation. Our dream is to accelerate the growth of a five thousand naira business to a half a million naira enterprises within one year,” Shonibare said.
“Our partnership with SMEDAN is in sync with our irrevocable commitment to the promotion of the welfare of Nigerians through our various life-transforming empowerment programmes. Over the years, we have invested heavily in such programmes. Our empowerment schemes are multi-faceted and across various demographics.”
Shonibare added that the partnership is in line with the company’s corporate social responsibility policy because Globacom is committed to giving back to the community where it operates.
Director-General of SMEDAN, Mr. Bature Umar Masari said “SMEDAN is happy to partner with an indigenous company which has become a global brand. Ever since Glo demystified the myth that per-second billing for calls was not possible, they have not stopped developing products and services that are beneficial to Nigerians, especially the masses.”
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