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Airtel Nigeria has announced a strategic partnership with Apple to debut the iPhone 5s in Nigeria, becoming the first telecoms firm in the country with an official partnership with Apple.
Under the agreement, consumers can purchase the iPhone 5s at Airtel stores nationwide, including those of its retail partners.
Unveiling the iPhone 5s in Lagos, Segun Ogunsanya, chief executive officer (CEO) and managing director of Airtel Nigeria, said the partnership demonstrates Apple’s trust in Airtel and Nigeria.
“At Airtel Nigeria, we believe that the future of mobile telephony is mobile internet and so we are repositioning to revolutionise this landscape with innovative value offerings and strategic partnerships,” he said.
“Our partnership with Apple is a glowing testimony to our desire to lead with internet. Our enviable track record also provides us a leverage to empower more Nigerians to enjoy super-fast internet services on their devices and mobile phones on the Airtel network.”
To further its quality of service (QoS), Ogunsanya said Airtel is embarking on a wide-scale expansion, modernisation and transformation of its network.
“Our goal is to ensure that telecoms consumers enjoy the best experience on voice, visual and video as they engage and connect with friends and family members as well as transact their businesses on the Airtel network,” he said.
