In a heartwarming festive surprise, telecommunications giant MTN Nigeria has gifted a sum of two million naira (N2,000,000) to a newly married couple in Enugu State. The unexpected presentation took place during a special "Yello Wedding" activation held on Saturday, December 28, 2025.
A Festive Surprise in Enugu
The memorable event unfolded at the Community Primary School in Ugwuaji, located within the Enugu South Local Government Area. The beneficiaries were Mr. and Mrs. Uchechukwu Anugwo. Mr. Anugwo, an Assistant Superintendent with the Federal Fire Service in Enugu, was celebrating his union with his wife, Igwedima Doris, when the MTN team arrived with their remarkable gift.
This generous act is a key part of MTN Nigeria's broader YelloTide festive campaign. The company launched this nationwide initiative in November 2025 to spread joy, kindness, and foster deeper connections among Nigerians throughout the holiday season.
Spreading Joy and Connection
Speaking at the event, Mr. Tobe Okigbo, the Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer of MTN Nigeria, explained the motivation behind the surprise. He stated that the gesture directly reflects the company's core mission of impacting lives and strengthening human connections.
"It is MTN. We impact people's lives, support and surprise them. We ensure connection between people, that's what we do," Okigbo said. "So what we have done today is to support and recognise the connection between this couple, which is essentially what we do."
He emphasized that the couple was selected randomly, with no prior criteria, and had absolutely no forewarning about the life-changing gift. "They did not know this was going to happen," he added.
An Overwhelmed and Grateful Couple
In response, Mr. Anugwo expressed that he and his new wife were completely overwhelmed by MTN's surprise. He described the substantial cash gift as a "divine" blessing, revealing that he never anticipated such an event when he first received a message from MTN.
"I and my newlywed wife are impressed with what MTN did," a grateful Anugwo stated, thanking the company for its extraordinary kindness.
The YelloTide campaign by MTN is structured as a three-phase celebration. It encompasses various activities designed to create memorable moments, including:
- Community engagement programs.
- Surprise giveaways and acts of kindness.
- Unique social experiences that promote togetherness.
This surprise wedding gift in Enugu stands as a shining example of how corporate social initiatives can directly touch lives and amplify the joy of significant personal milestones.
