Business News of Thursday, 30 August 2018

Source: Linda Mireku

AirtelTigo leadership team calls on Otumfuo Osei Tutu II

Eric Adadevoh, Sylvia Owusu-Ankomah, Ernest Sarhene, Mitwa Ng Eric Adadevoh, Sylvia Owusu-Ankomah, Ernest Sarhene, Mitwa Ng

A delegation from AirtelTigo, led by the Chief Executive Officer, Mrs Mitwa Ng’ambi, has paid a courtesy call on His Royal Majesty (HRM) Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi.

Mrs Mitwa Ng’ambi used the occasion to share information on the milestones so far achieved on the merger between Airtel and Tigo since the announcement last year.

She indicated that there was an on-going network upgrade nationwide to ensure that AirtelTigo’s customers enjoy a superior network experience.She said the company remains committed to meeting the needs of customers and assured the Otumfuo and all valued stakeholders in the Ashanti region of an enhanced customer experience.

“AirtelTigo has a long history in Ghana and is indeed proud of its heritage. We remain committed to pursuing the network upgrade and consolidation to offer fast internet speed, generous data packages and superior voice quality and also deliver a bigger, better and stronger network to our customers,” she said.

Mrs Ng’ambi expressed appreciation to the Asantehene and his Council for their relentless support to the former brands over the years.

In his remarks, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II welcomed the new CEO and thanked the company for its contributions to the socio-economic development in the region. He prayed for a successful merger and reaffirmed his support for the work of the company in serving the needs of the people in his region.

The delegation also paid a courtesy call on the Ashanti Regional Minister Mr. Simon Osei Mensah and the Regional Coordinating Council. The regional Minister was excited about the merger and the opportunity it provides for the growth of businesses.

The visits form part of the AirtelTigo’s leadership team nationwide engagements with staff, distributors and value chain of the company’s business operations in the country.