Airtel donates N2 million to parents of quadruplets

Telecom operator, Airtel Nigeria, has committed to donating N2 million to the family of Sodiq Olayode on July 25, 2024, who recently became a parent to quadruplets with his wife, Abiodun.

This donation comes after Nigerians showed overwhelming support by raising over N16 million for the family through online contributions.

Olayode and his wife initially anticipated welcoming a single child but were surprised when they welcomed quadruplets—two boys and two girls. 

The unexpected arrival of the four children was a joyful surprise for the couple.

Reacting to the development on X, formerly Twitter, Airtel made a statement in support for the family, saying:

“Hello, #jamysax, when life gives quadruplets, we give #ovajara support! We’re adding N2m because great things come in multiples.”

The Olayode family’s story caught social media attention when Olayode’s colleague, Oyeniran James, shared their challenges on X on July 23, 2024. 

This prompted an outpouring of support and donations from the online community.

James, tweeting as @jamysax, disclosed that Olayode recently expressed concern over the quadruplets going through 105 diapers in just six days.

James provided an update on July 25, 2024, mentioning that by 2pm, donations had amounted to N16,265,209.

In addition to financial contributions, he noted that some Nigerians have donated items including diapers, baby essentials, and food, among other goods.

Nigerians react to the donation by Airtel

Nigerians have expressed joyous reactions to the committed donation from Airtel.

The response has been positive and enthusiastic on X space.

Amidst their joy and happiness, they also mentioned that Airtel’s network performance has been inconsistent, prompting them to voice their complaints.

A verified user, Moe (@moe4kings), stated: “Thanks. But don’t forget to fix your poor network issues”.

Another user, Temidayo (@BarakatTemiday1), commented “Very good. But please work on your network. You people frustrate me everyday. Hian!!”.

In reply, Airtel pledged to offer assistance, contingent upon meeting certain requirements.

“Hello, apologies for the experience. Kindly state the exact network issue being experienced (voice or data) and share your mobile number via DM for prompt assistance. Thank you. ^Faith”.

Airtel’s charitable impact

Over the past five years, Airtel has been actively involved in various charity and social impact initiatives. Some of them include:

Adopt-a-school program: Airtel has focused on improving education through its Adopt-a-School initiative.

This program involves the adoption and renovation of public primary schools across Nigeria, providing them with modern educational facilities and supplies.

The initiative also includes training teachers and providing scholarships to underprivileged students.

Airtel touching lives: Launched in 2015, this Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative aims to improve the lives of Nigerians.

It focuses on identifying and assisting individuals, communities, and groups in need.

Over the years, Airtel Touching Lives has provided medical interventions, educational support, and economic empowerment to many beneficiaries across the country.

COVID-19 response: During the pandemic, Airtel Nigeria played a significant role in supporting communities affected by COVID-19.

They partnered with UNICEF to provide access to online learning.

Additionally, they facilitate cash transfers for children and their families in sub-Saharan Africa, including Nigeria.

They also donated medical equipment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to health workers and provided food supplies to vulnerable communities.

Sustainability and Environmental Initiatives: In alignment with Airtel Africa’s sustainability strategy, Airtel Nigeria has been involved in environmentally friendly initiatives.

These include efforts to reduce carbon emissions and implement sustainable practices across their operations

These initiatives highlight Airtel Nigeria’s commitment to social responsibility and its continuous efforts to support and uplift communities in need.

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