MTN Reaffirms Commitment to Nigeria’s Telecoms Sector

Emma Okonji

The MTN Group has reaffirmed its commitment to Nigeria’s telecoms and technology sector, while promising to deepen its operations and diversify digital services across the country through partnerships.

The Group President and CEO of MTN, Ralph Mupita, alongside board members, leadership of MTN Group and MTN Nigeria, reiterated the commitment when they met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, during a recent courtesy visit in Abuja.

The team extended their congratulations to Tinubu on his election victory and reiterated MTN’s commitment to Nigeria.
In addition, they outlined the company’s strategy for expanding connectivity across the country, diversifying digital services available to Nigerians and supporting the rapid growth of Nigeria’s digital economy.

Speaking on the importance of partnerships and the need for Nigeria to partner MTN on technological advancements, was quoted to have Tinubu said: “You can do a lot for the Nigerian economy by partnering with us. We believe no one can succeed alone. The structural adjustments we are making are to ensure we face the right direction and arrive at a destination that caters for our people.

“We have a responsibility to revolutionise the economy so that our youths can share in the prosperity of the nation, otherwise, we are only waiting for the dreams to be charted.”  

Thanking the President and his team for their hospitality, MTN Group President and CEO, Ralph Mupita said: “We appreciate the warm reception from President Tinubu and his team for their warm welcome and for their enthusiasm for the role that the telecoms and technology sector can play in driving the growth of Nigeria’s digital economy.

“Our visit served as an opportunity to reinforce our long-term commitment to Nigeria and our belief in the immense potential of the emerging digital economy.
“We are convinced that telecoms and technology can play vital roles in developing Nigerian economy, and we are convinced of broad participation in this new economic era.

“The principle of shared value is a fundamental pillar of our Ambition 2025 strategy, which we are actively implementing in Nigeria. Whether through expanding local ownership via retail participation in our domestic listing, our renewed focus on local content, promoting access to connectivity and financial services in rural areas, or deploying innovative technology platforms, we are continuously innovating to ensure a more inclusive digital landscape.”