Nigeria’s Independence Day celebrations continued on Tuesday as MTN, Nigeria’s largest mobile operator, galvanised its customers nationwide to sing the national anthem.
At 9am, MTN organised a global virtual choir over social media, with the hashtag #YelloCompatriots.
Calls were made for everyone to raise their voices to sing the Nigerian national anthem alongside MTN subscribers who gathered at commemorative events nationwide.
Dressed in national attire, they stood and waving flags together with MTN ambassadors, Falz, Praiz, Saka and Nedu at MTN offices nationwide.
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Muhammad Siddiqui, MTN’s chief operatingofficer, said: “As demonstrated today, there is beauty and strength in unity, especially in a nation as rich in diversity as Nigeria – my adopted home. The brilliance, enthusiasm, energy and can-do spirit of our countrymen is accentuated by the opulent multicultural heritage of this country.
“Serving Nigerians is a source of pride and honour for all of us at MTN. We wish peace, progress and prosperity for Nigeria, and pray that God bless Nigeria and all our countrymen, indigenous and adopted.”
MTN also rewarded some visitors at walk-in centres.
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