Smartphone firm gets ATCON’s recognition

Busola Aro

THE Association of Telecom Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has recognized global smartphone brand, OPPO, as the Emerging Smartphone Brand of the Year (2019).

The recognition was given during the third Nigeria Tech Innovation and Telecom Awards (NTITA) at Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.

NTITA is one of the most celebrated industry awards, widely known as the Oscars of the ICT and telecoms industry attracting the top decision makers and companies in the telecom and ICT sector.

OPPO officially launched the brand in Nigeria early this year and ever since has enjoyed a meteoric rise to the top in the Nigerian smartphone industry.

In five months, the brand has been able to physically spread to 24 out of the 36 states in Nigeria. It has also sealed a partnership with E-Commerce giants, Jumia to cater to the 36 states of Nigeria by proxy.

The Marketing Manager of OPPO Nigeria, NengiAkinola, said OPPO is in for the long haul and will remain committed to changing the narrative sector positively. “We are delighted to be recognised for our efforts in this market and we promise not to rest on our oars, until every Nigerian gets the quality smartphones and services they deserve,” she said.