Abuja, Nigeria – In a significant move toward strengthening Nigeria’s digital economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Federal Republic of Nigeria, met with top executives of MTN Group yesterday to discuss the future of the nation’s telecommunications sector.
The high-level meeting brought together Ralph Mupita, President and CEO of MTN Group, Dr. Karl Olutokun Toriola, CEO of MTN Nigeria, and other key MTN executives. The discussions focused on the pivotal role of a robust, reliable, and future-ready telecoms infrastructure in driving economic growth and innovation across Nigeria.
Dr. Tijani emphasized that a strong telecoms sector is central to the federal government’s ambitious plans to achieve a $1 trillion economy. “Our conversation centered on the strategic role of the telecoms sector in our vision for national economic expansion. There was clear alignment on the importance of improving service quality for Nigerians while ensuring long-term sustainability for industry players,” he said.
The meeting highlighted a mutual commitment to enhancing connectivity, investing in cutting-edge technologies, and fostering an environment where the telecoms industry can thrive. Dr. Tijani expressed optimism about continued collaboration with MTN, noting that such partnerships are essential to the growth and modernization of Nigeria’s digital landscape.
As Nigeria pushes toward a future defined by innovation and economic resilience, engagements like these signal a strengthened partnership between government and the private sector, aimed at building a telecoms ecosystem that can support the country’s ambitious economic targets.
