Subscribers’ Quest for Telecoms Promos
Consumers’ quest for telecoms products and services that are rewarding and beneficial, while still maintaining improved service quality, no doubt must have prompted Globacom to introduce the Glo Hamma promo that is transforming the lives of subscribers, w
When Globacom announced its plan to reward both existing and potential Globacom subscribers with N125 million in cash prizes in its consumer loyalty scheme and promo, called the Glo Hamma Promo, last month, not many believed that the telecoms company will spend such amount on promo.
Doubts are, however, beginning to turn into reality as Globacom continues to reward winners of the promo on a weekly basis.
The consumer reward scheme, which will run for 100 days, was launched in Lagos in May this year.
Giving details of the promo, Globacom’s Coordinator, Enterprise Sales, Mr. Folu Aderibigbe said five subscribers would win N5 million each, making a total of N25 million. The N5 million winners will emerge every 20 days.
In addition to the N5 million jackpot prize, there is also N100,000 cash to be won by 1,000 other lucky subscribers. He disclosed that 10 subscribers will each win N100,000 cash every day for 100 days, making a total of 1,000 winners and a total of N100 million.
Winners emerge Glo subscribers, who emerged winners in the on-going Glo Hamma Millions promo were recently presented with their prizes by the company across the country.
It was jubilation galore as the visibly elated winners, accompanied by their relations and friends, stormed designated Gloworld shops in Abuja, Benin, Enugu, Port Harcourt and Lagos to collect their cheques from Globacom officials.
In Port Harcourt and Enugu, the prize presentation ceremony, which took place on Aba Road and Okpara Avenue offices of Globacom respectively, was like a carnival as 19 winners and well-wishers trooped to the venues to collect their prizes.
Also in Abuja, 63 subscribers, who won N100, 000 each, were at the Aminu Kano Crescent, Wuse 2 office of Globacom to collect their cheques, while in Benin, the Mission Road Gloworld received 24 winners who came to collect their prizes amidst pomp and pageantry.
However, Lagos produced the first jackpot winner as the story of Oyo State-born transporter, Hammed Olatunde, changed for good. The 22 year-old became the first Glo subscriber to win the N5 million jackpot prize in the Hamma Millions Promo, thus transforming to an instant millionaire, courtesy of Globacom. Over 40 other winners, who won N100, 000 each, also picked their prizes.
The joy of winners The winners, including Mrs. Juliana Ukachi, winner of N100, 000, who came to the event with her eight month old baby, were filled with joy, as they danced heartily around the Mike Adenuga Towers auditorium where they received their cheques. Jackpot winner, Olatunde was particularly dramatic as he danced with Glo ambassadors, Flavour and Korede Bello who joined in the celebration.
A very emotional Olatunde later thanked Globacom for making him a multi-millionaire overnight.
In Abuja, Jeremiah Chia, upon receiving his cheque, stated that he had not yet decided what he will do with his prize money.
“This is the best gift I have ever had. I saw it on TV and I decided to try it, and here I am, N100, 000 richer. I am so happy and grateful to Globacom.
Another winner, Shagari Fwangchen, said: “I am so happy to receive my cheque of N100,000. I will use the money to improve my provision business. I pray to God to increase Glo.”
In Benin, one of the winners, who spoke after collecting his N100,000 cheque, is Christopher Ekhato. He said said: “I am so grateful, I didn’t think I would win but I just kept on playing and it has paid off.”
On his part, Omatseye Tuasor, another winner in Benin enthused, “this is nothing but the grace of God. Thank you very much Globacom for making my day”.
Chisom Levi, who received his N100,000 cheque in Port Harcourt said: “When I got the call telling me that I won N100,000, I thought it was a scam, but right now, I believe it and I am going to tell all my friends about the promo and encourage them to play. I will also continue to play because my target is the N5 million prize”.
Aldo, Bernard Ekwevugbe, one of the winners, declared Globacom as “the best company ever, I can’t believe this money is mine.”
Similarly, Patience Chukwu, who collected her cheque in Enugu said: “It is still like a dream. I can’t believe this is happening to me.”
Tobenna Echewodo in his reaction said: “This is so amazing, everyone around me must hear about it.”
Ignatius David, another winner from Port Harcourt who joined the Glo network in 2009, said he had never won in any promo before.
“When I was called that I won N100,000, I told all my friends and asked them to participate in the on-going Glo Hamma Million promo. One of my friends called me to say that he would like to play the promo and I told him it is real,” David added.
Abiola Olaide said: “Beyond the prize of N100,000 that I won, the Glo Hamma Millions Promo gives me the opportunity to refresh my brain on football and I want to let everyone know that this promo is genuine and I appreciate Globacom for being truthful about it”.
At Globacom Headquarters in Lagos, the winner of the jackpot, Olatunde, received his N5 million cheque at a colourful ceremony attended by the Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Hon. Suraju Adekunbi; Deputy Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Wasiu Eshinlokun Sanni; Acting Managing Director of Bank of Industry, Mr. Waheed Olugunju, Lagos State Coordinator of the National Lottery Regulatory Commission, Mr. Fidelis Ajibogun and the Zonal Coordinator, Lagos Office, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Mr. Ikechukwu Aninweke.
Olatunde said: “I thank God for making me a multimillionaire overnight,” On what he will do with the prize money, he said: “I will invest part of this money in my poultry business and also use part of it to purchase a truck.”
Promo details Speaking about the promo, Aderibigbe said the reward scheme was developed because Globacom appreciated the customers as the focal point of its operations and that a total of 1,005 winners would emerge at the end of the promo.
“We are aware of the economic challenges faced by many now, and we are constantly looking for ways to positively impact the lives of our subscribers and help ease the difficult times,” he explained.
“We are committed to changing the lives of our people for good and to rewarding our loyal subscribers across the country. Glo Hamma Millions Promo is therefore designed to achieve this purpose,” he said.
“To win in the on-going Glo Hamma Millions Promo, customers are required to text ‘GLO’ to 555 and answer a football trivia question. Within minutes of texting, subscribers will receive a particular question. A fresh question shows up each time the code is sent. After each text, N100 will be deducted from the subscribers’ account,” Aderibigbe explained, adding that draws are being done daily to determine the winners.
He called on prepaid subscribers on the Glo network to seize the opportunity to text as many times as possible to increase their chances of winning the fantastic prizes being offered by Globacom in the promo.