Airtel Africa appoints Goriola Bakare to lead home Internet business
Airtel Africa has named Goriola Bakare as Home Broadband Experience Lead across its continental markets, effective October 1, 2026. Following an 86% surge in home broadband subscribers and 119% revenue growth, Bakare will drive customer acquisition, digital engagement, and commercial strategy across operating companies.
Goriola Bakare has been named Home Broadband Experience Lead for Airtel Africa, effective October 1, 2026. He previously led Airtel Nigeria's home broadband business and spent six months working in India for Bharti Airtel. Airtel Africa's 2026 annual report shows the company added 86% more home broadband customers in 2025/26, with revenue growing 119% in constant currency.
The appointment aims to enhance customer acquisition, improve digital engagement, and develop scalable broadband models. Bakare's responsibilities include identifying commercial practices for cross-market adaptation, enhancing digital customer journeys, and establishing a scalable home broadband framework. Before this role, he served as Acting Director of Home Broadband Business at Airtel Nigeria, overseeing revenue growth and strategic partnerships.
He joined Airtel in 2009 and holds a bachelor's degree in Banking and Finance, an MBA in Strategic Management, and participated in Airtel Africa's India-Africa Global Accelerator Programme.
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