Airtel Africa Names Goriola Bakare to Lead Home Broadband Across Continent
The telco appointed Bakare as Home Broadband Experience Lead from October 1, 2026, after home broadband subscribers rose 86% in the last financial year.
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Airtel Africa has appointed Goriola Bakare as Home Broadband Experience Lead for its operations across the continent, with the role taking effect on October 1, 2026, according to TechCabal.
Bakare previously ran Airtel Nigeria's home broadband business and completed a six-month secondment to Bharti Airtel in India before taking up the group-level position. In the new role he is set to work with the company's operating units on customer acquisition, digital engagement, retention and the development of commercial models for broadband growth.
The appointment follows strong growth in the segment. Airtel Africa's 2026 annual report stated the company closed its 2025/26 financial year with 903,000 home broadband customers, an 86% rise year on year. Home broadband revenue increased 119% in constant currency, while average monthly data usage reached 195GB per customer.
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