The Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe, has commended Globacom for its 15-year commitment to the Ofala festival, saying the company’s support has transformed the event into a world-renowned cultural festival.

In his speech at the 2026 edition of the festival at Ime Obi, Onitsha, Anambra State, on Friday, the monarch paid special tribute to Globacom for sponsoring Ofala since 2011.

Agbogidi said, “Their partnership has transformed the festival from a palace ritual to a world-renowned cultural festival owes a great deal to purposeful partnership. Since 2011, Globacom has stood with us as our principal partner – now fifteen consecutive years of unwavering commitment”, adding that “ In good times and challenging times, Globacom has helped us preserve the authenticity of Ofala while enhancing its presentation, documentation, broadcast and global reach. They have helped take a living heritage to the global stage”.

He also paid glowing tribute to the Chairman of Globacom, Dr. Mike Adenuga Jr., for his commitment to promoting Nigeria’s cultural heritage. “I thank Globacom and its Chairman, Otunba (Dr) Mike Adenuga, Jr., GCON, a true man of culture, for his vision and belief that culture is not a luxury but a foundation for unity”, Achebe stated.

Speaking on the theme of 2026 Ofala, “Igba Mbo, Iga N’Iru” – Strive and Advance, the Igwe stated that its “a call to industry, to excellence, to self-improvement and to collective progress. It reflects the spirit of our forebears who built a kingdom on the Niger, and it speaks to our youth who must carry that heritage forward with enterprise and purpose”.

Globacom Chairman, Dr Mike Adenuga Jr, in his goodwill message at the festival said, “our association with the Ofala Festival since 2011 has been much more than a corporate partnership. It has been a relationship which we cherish deeply and regard as a privilege”.

“It gives us great satisfaction to join Your Majesty and the people of Onitsha each year in showcasing to Nigeria, Africa and the wider world the beauty, dignity and enduring values represented by Ofala,” Dr Adenuga added.

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