Vodafone, Globacom announce partnership agreement

Vodafone and Globacom Limited on Friday jointly announced a new, non-equity partnership agreement that covers Nigeria and the Republic of Benin.


Under the Partner Market agreement, Vodafone and Globacom will work together to boost significantly the experience of consumer and business customers, utilising a wide range of their world-beating mobile, voice and data products and unrivalled global experience.

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.

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.”

Globacom’s Group Executive Director, Mrs. Bella Disu, 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.