Airtel Africa Names Goriola Bakare as Broadband Lead
Airtel Africa appointed Goriola Bakare to the position of Home Broadband Experience Lead, effective October 1, 2026. In this group-level role, Bakare will oversee the expansion of the company's broadband business across its African markets.
His previous experience includes leading Airtel Nigeria's home broadband business and a strategic assignment with Bharti Airtel in India. Bakare's responsibilities will focus on customer acquisition, retention, product development, and service delivery, which are crucial as demand for broadband connectivity rises in Africa.
Airtel Africa's 2026 annual report indicated an 86 percent increase in its home broadband customer base to 903,000, with revenue from this segment rising by 119 percent in constant currency. Bakare previously served as Acting Director of Home Broadband Business at Airtel Nigeria from October 2024 to March 2026 and has held various roles since joining Airtel in 2009.
He holds a degree in Banking and Finance and an MBA in Strategic Management from Babcock University, Nigeria.
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