Telecommunications services provider, Airtel Nigeria, has
been named the ‘Best Company in Support of Youth Development’ by the
Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Lagos State Chapter.
The award
was presented to the telco at the maiden edition of the Lagos Public Relations
Industry Gala and Awards (LaPRIGA) organised by the Lagos State Chapter of
NIPR. While reciting the award’s citations, the organisers commended
Airtel’s contributions toward the development of youths in Nigeria through its
various empowerment and youth-oriented programmes, which were described as
consistent and impactful.
Commenting on the award, Chairman of NIPR, Lagos State
Chapter, Mr. Olusegun McMedal said: “Airtel is one of the responsible corporate
bodies that give priority to youth development by investing in meaningful
initiatives targeted at youth not only in Lagos State, but in Nigeria as a
whole.“That is why the organisation has been recognised for its
commitment to youth development. And we encourage the Company to keep it up.”
Some of the telco’s youth development programmes include
its recent partnership with the Lagos State on International Youth Day 2016;
sponsorship of the Aso Villa Demo Day, a presidential initiative aimed at
promoting entrepreneurship and innovation through the use of technologies;
Airtel Rising Stars, a Pan-Nigeria football tournament for kids under
17; its Adopt-a-School programme targeting underprivileged children and Airtel-Trace
Music Star, a Pan-Africa mobile-based singing contest, among other
initiatives.
Airtel also
offers innovative products and services such as SmartTRYBE Junior, a mobile education platform aimed at
enhancing the learning experience of children in the age bracket of five to
sixteen; the repackaged SmartTrybe bundle for voice and data as well as
other offerings designed to empower youth.
The
colourful LaPRIGA event themed ‘Celebrating
Comms Professionals’ held at Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. It
celebrated practitioners, organisations and outstanding projects carried out by
corporate bodies. It was attended by industry leaders, reputable public
officials, media icons and performances by prominent entertainer
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