Adekunle Aliyu
5 June 2008
Lagos — GLOBACOM, Nigeria's national operator, is launching its GSM services in the Republic of Benin today as part of the plan to become the largest and most successful telecom network in Africa.
President Boni Yayi of Benin Republic is expected to lead a team of dignitaries and other stakeholders to the launch.
To give Benin a unique and rewarding experience, Globacom has completed a state-of-the-art customer care centre, an ultra-modern Gloworld retail shop and a new generation network switch building in the heart of Cotonou, the nation's capital city.
Globacom is rolling out simultaneously across the West African country, covering its major cities including Cotonou, Porto Novo, Abomey and Parakou towns, rural villages and communities, and providing world-class service at an affordable price.
The network is expected to replicate its success story in the Republic of Benin, thereby availing subscribers an enduring network infrastructure they had always hoped for.
Globacom won the National Licence in Benin Republic last year after it emerged tops in a keenly contested bid. Other bidders included Lab Green Works of Libya and So Telecoms.
The nationwide roll out of Globacom's service in Benin Republic is seen as a tonic to the company's desire to rule the African telecommunication market.
Globacom sources said the commencement of service in the neighbouring West African country was a step towards its plans to extend services to other African nations. It is also prospecting for licences in Ghana and Togo .
Globacom, which started operations in Nigeria in 2003, has a subscriber base in excess of 17 million.
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