5 Days of Love campaign Airtel to feed 6,000 persons across Nigeria
Airtel Nigeria has announced that it will provide meals for 6,000 individuals across the country in its annual 5 Days of Love campaign, a philanthropic initiative designed to spread the joy and warmth of the festive season.
Marking its 10th edition, this year’s campaign, themed ‘5 Days; 6 Cities; 6,000 Meals’, successfully kicked off on Monday, 16th December 2024, in Lagos at Holy Cross Cathedral School, Onikan.
The event saw 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 campaign, Airtel Nigeria’s CEO, Dinesh Balsingh, who was represented by Peter Francis, Lagos Regional Operations Director at Airtel Nigeria, emphasised that the 5 Days of Love initiative was about more than just meal distribution.
“At Airtel, we pride ourselves on being a people-centred organisation. 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,” said Balsingh.
Following the successful Lagos event, the 5 Days of Love campaign will continue its journey to Borno on Tuesday, 17th December, Abuja on Wednesday, 18th December, Enugu and Rivers States on Thursday, 19th December, before concluding in Osun State on Friday, 20th December 2024.
Also speaking at the Lagos event, Honourable Muibi Alade Folawiyo, Executive Chairman of Lagos Island East Local Government Development Area, praised Airtel Nigeria for the thoughtful initiative of sharing love with individuals and communities, encouraging the company to keep the programme going.
“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 highlights 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 organisation, creating lasting positive impact during the festive season and throughout the year.
