In a high-level engagement this week, MTN Group President and CEO Ralph Mupita, alongside MTN Nigeria CEO Dr. Karl Olutokun Toriola, met with Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani, Honourable Minister of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy, to discuss the strategic importance of telecommunications in driving Nigeria’s economic ambitions.
The meeting, held in Abuja, centered on strengthening the telecom sector to serve as a reliable foundation for national growth, innovation, and the federal government’s target of building a $1 trillion economy. Both parties expressed strong alignment on two key priorities: enhancing quality of service to deliver better experiences for Nigerian consumers and ensuring the long-term financial and operational sustainability of the industry amid ongoing investments and challenges.
ALSO READ: AIRTEL AFRICA CUSTOMER BASE HITS 179M AMID STRONG Q3 GROWTH
The discussions underscored telecommunications as a critical enabler of broader digital transformation, supporting everything from financial inclusion and e-government services to innovation ecosystems that power economic expansion.
MTN reaffirmed its dedication to ongoing constructive dialogue with government and regulatory bodies. “As part of a week where we met stakeholders in Nigeria, the meeting with Honourable Minister Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani in Abuja was most key,” said Ralph Mupita. “With Dr. Karl Olutokun Toriola, we reiterated MTN’s commitment to sustained investment in digital infrastructure and services that will benefit the people of Nigeria.”
Minister Tijani echoed the positive tone, highlighting the shared vision. “It was good to reconnect with Ralph Mupita, President/CEO MTN Group, alongside Dr. Karl Olutokun Toriola, CEO, MTN Nigeria and other MTN executives yesterday,” he stated.
“A strong, reliable and future-ready telecoms sector is essential to economic growth and innovation, so our conversation centered around the strategic role of the telecoms sector in our government’s plans to deliver a $1 Trillion economy. There was clear alignment among all parties on the need to improve quality of service for Nigerians, while also ensuring the long-term sustainability of the telecoms industry. I look forward to our continued engagement with MTN on all our initiatives for the growth of the sector.”
At MTN Nigeria, the company emphasized its role in advancing sector sustainability while delivering tangible value to customers and contributing to national development goals. The engagement reflects a broader push for collaboration between private telecom operators and government to overcome infrastructure hurdles, boost service reliability, and accelerate digital adoption across the country.
This meeting comes amid Nigeria’s intensified efforts to position digital infrastructure at the heart of its economic strategy, with telecoms playing a foundational role in achieving inclusive, technology-driven growth
