President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu earlier today, received the MTN Group delegates led by the Chairman of
MTN Group, Jones Mcebisi at his Aso Rock office, FCT, Abuja.
Thanking President Tinubu after paying the courtesy visit, the leader of the delegates and MTN Group president and CEO Ralph Mupita said,
“We appreciate the warm reception from President Tinubu and his team, and we thank them for their enthusiasm for the role that the telecoms and technology sector can play in driving the growth of Nigeria’s digital economy, and in ensuring broad participation in the new economic era. Our visit is an opportunity to reinforce our long-term commitment to Nigeria and our belief in the immense potential of this great country.
“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.”