Airtel’s 5 Days of Love returns for 10th edition, feeds 6,000 Nigerians

L-R: Head, CSR, Airtel Nigeria, Chioma Okolie; General Manager, Supply Chain Management, Airtel Nigeria, Chineze Ajua; Executive Chairman, Lagos Island East, Honourable Muibi Alade Folawiyo; Regional Operations Director, Airtel Nigeria, Peter Francis; and Head, Public Relations, Airtel Nigeria, Sam Adeoye, during the distribution of packed meals to 1,000 individuals at the Airtel 5 Days of Love campaign, which kicked off at Holy Cross Cathedral School, Onikan, Lagos, on Monday

L-R: Regional Marketing Manager (Lagos), Veronica Nwosisi; Head, CSR, Chioma Okolie; Head, Public Relations, Sam Adeoye; and Senior Business Manager (Lagos), Olalekan Ismail, all of Airtel Nigeria, during the distribution of packed meals to 1,000 individuals at the Airtel 5 Days of Love activities, which kicked off at Holy Cross Cathedral School, Onikan, Lagos, on Monday

Stanley Ihedigbo

Airtel Nigeria has kicked off its annual “5 Days of Love” campaign, a landmark philanthropic initiative that embodies the spirit of giving and sharing during the festive season.

The year’s edition marks a decade of touching lives and spreading joy to thousands of underprivileged Nigerians, as Airtel reaffirms its commitment to supporting communities across the country.

Marking its 10th edition, this year’s campaign themed ‘5 Days; 6 Cities; 6,000 Meals’ successfully kicked off in Lagos on Monday, 16th December 2024, at Holy Cross Cathedral School, Onikan, Lagos, with 1,000 individuals, including children, youth, and the elderly, receiving packed meals.

The event created a festive atmosphere filled with joy, celebration, laughter and entertainment.

Speaking on this year’s edition of the project, Airtel Nigeria CEO, Dinesh Balsingh, represented by Lagos Regional Operations Director, Airtel Nigeria, Peter Francis, emphasized that the broader significance of the 5 Days of Love festive period program was beyond meal distribution.

“At Airtel, we pride ourselves in being a people-centered organization. This event is not only about providing meals; it is a meaningful way to connect with communities, share moments of warmth, joy, and togetherness, and create a vibrant atmosphere of celebration and love.

Today reminds us of the core values of joy, love, kindness, and shared humanity that define this initiative and Airtel’s mission. Together, we can continue to make a lasting positive impact.”

Following the successful completion of the Lagos event, the 5 Days of Love train moves to Borno on Tuesday, 17th December; Abuja on Wednesday, 18th December; and Enugu and Rivers States on Thursday, 19th December; before concluding in Osun State on Friday 20th December 2024.

Also speaking during the event, Executive Chairman, Lagos Island East Local Government Development Area, Honourable Muibi Alade Folawiyo, lauded Airtel Nigeria for a thoughtful initiative of sharing love with individuals and communities, encouraging the telco to keep the program alive.

“This is a remarkable act of kindness, and I appreciate Airtel for its dedication to uplifting lives and spreading love to individuals. I am grateful to Airtel Nigeria for spreading joy to us in this part of Lagos,” he said.

The 5 Days of Love campaign reflects Airtel Nigeria’s commitment to enriching the lives of Nigerians through meaningful community engagement and support. By fostering a sense of togetherness and goodwill, Airtel continues to exemplify its role as a socially responsible organization, creating lasting positiveimpactst during the festive season and year round.