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University Of Benin Hosts MTN’s Pulse Invasion

Ugo Onwuaso11 Nov 20190 Comments
University Of Benin Hosts MTN’s Pulse Invasion
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MTN, Nigeria’s leading Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Company has concluded its lineup of Pulse Campus Invasion events for the year, at a five day fun and excitement program held at…

MTN, Nigeria’s leading Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Company has concluded its lineup of Pulse Campus Invasion events for the year, at a five day fun and excitement program held at the University of Benin (UNIBEN), Benin, Edo State.

The Invasion kicked off with games, quizzes and other thrilling activities at the Sales Village located in the popular Basement carpark.

Two days after, students were treated to motivational speeches by some of Nigeria's accomplished entrepreneurs, including award-winning photographer and publisher, Style Mania Magazine, Kelechi Amadi-Obi; life coach and managing consultant, EdgeEcution, Steve Harris and mental health awareness advocate and graphologist, Oladipupo Macjob.

The speakers shared thought-provoking insights into their careers and the necessities for success in life and business.

Nigerian music stars, multiple award-winning DJ and music producer, Sodamola Oluseye ‘DJ Spinall’ Desmond, and hype man, Kunle ‘Shody’ Oshodi-Glover, thrilled the students with scintillating performances at the Hall 2 Carpark.

The experience was sealed with an enlightening customer forum that allowed students and customers to share their concerns and user experience on the MTN network for feedback by officials of the company.

Rahul De, chief marketing officer, MTN Nigeria, stated: “We have found a way to reach millions of young Nigerians in their language with the Pulse offering as well as with the Pulse Invasion series.

 

“As with previous years, we aimed to infuse entertainment and entrepreneurship into a holistic experience for the students during the invasion.

“Understanding that we have contributed to hundreds of students acknowledging the value of their talents and understanding the importance of dedication while finding ingenious ways to transform their passion into profit is humbling for us as a company.

 

“We actively believe working in partnership with our expert and celebrity partners, we can ensure that we are good together."

 

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