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A high-ranking delegation from Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs recently visited the MTN Group headquarters in Johannesburg, South Africa. The visit highlighted the growing efforts to deepen economic and diplomatic relations between the two largest economies in Africa.<\/p>\n
The Nigerian team was led by Rt. Hon. Wole Oke, Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, and included prominent figures such as Amb. Ahmed Sulu-Gambari, the Head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Nigeria\u2019s High Commissioner to South Africa, H.E. Alexander T. Ajayi; and other senior officials.<\/p>\n
MTN Group\u2019s top executives welcomed the delegation, including Group Chairman, Mcebisi Jonas; Chief of Staff (CEO\u2019s Office), Jerry Varachia; Executive for Network Design, Amith Maharaj; Executive for Core Mergers and Acquisitions, Annemarie Krijnauw; Executive for Internal Audit, Motselisi Molapo; and Senior Manager for Strategic Public Affairs, Dominic Khumalo.<\/p>\n
During the meeting, discussions focused on fostering stronger ties between Nigeria and South Africa. Both parties acknowledged MTN\u2019s significant role in bridging economic and cultural gaps between the two nations. The Nigerian delegation emphasized the importance of private sector contributions to advancing regional integration, while MTN executives reiterated their commitment to contributing to Africa\u2019s shared growth story.<\/p>\n
This engagement comes ahead of Nigeria\u2019s President, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s planned state visit to South Africa. MTN Group Chairman, Mcebisi Jonas, assured the delegation of MTN\u2019s continued support for the Nigerian presidency\u2019s economic and diplomatic initiatives.<\/p>\n
The visit further cements MTN\u2019s role as a key player in enhancing collaboration and fostering goodwill between Nigeria and South Africa. It also underscores the potential of private-public partnerships to drive economic development across the continent.<\/p>\n
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