MTN Hosts NSACC Leadership, Reaffirms Commitment as Chamber Celebrates 25th Anniversary

Emma Okonji

MTN Nigeria has stressed the need for deeper collaboration between it and the Nigeria-South Africa Chamber of Commerce (NSACC), insisting that such collaboration will further strengthen bilateral business relations between Nigeria and South Africa.

MTN Nigeria said this when it welcomed the leadership of NSACC on a courtesy visit to its headquarters in Lagos recently. The engagement marked a renewed commitment to the long-standing partnership between the two entities and set the tone for deeper collaboration ahead of the Chamber’s 25th anniversary celebrations.

NSACC delegation was led by its Chairman, Dr. Ije Jidenma, accompanied by its Vice Chairman, Mr. Ajibola Olomola and other members of the Board and Exco. The visit served as an opportunity to acknowledge MTN’s consistent contributions to strengthening bilateral business relations between Nigeria and South Africa, as well as its impactful presence on the continent.

Speaking during the visit, CEO of MTN Nigeria, Dr. Karl Olutokun Toriola, expressed appreciation for the chamber’s activities, highlighting the NSACC’s role as a key partner in fostering cross-border trade and investment.

“At MTN, partnerships like this are vital to our goal of advancing inclusive, sustainable growth across Africa. The NSACC has created a strong platform for advocacy, networking, and trade facilitation, and we are proud to walk this path together,” Toriola said.

In her remarks, Jidenma praised MTN’s journey and leadership in key areas. “We have seen MTN grow, develop, and transform not only in Nigeria but across the continent. We commend your recent $120 million investment in the MTN Data Centre, a bold move towards strengthening Nigeria’s digital infrastructure. Your leadership in financial inclusion through mobile money initiatives (MoMo PSB) further cements your place as a continental pacesetter,” Jidenma said.

The NSACC team also applauded MTN’s thought leadership, strong advocacy efforts, and active participation on the Chamber’s Board, particularly through Board director, Mr. Tobe Okigbo, the Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer at MTN Nigeria.

Jidenma formally informed MTN of the upcoming 25th anniversary of the NSACC and extended an invitation for MTN’s continued participation and support.

“As one of our most valued members and a leading example of Nigeria–South Africa collaboration, we look forward to working with MTN to make this celebration not only memorable but transformational,” Jidenma said.

The courtesy visit reinforced the strong synergy between MTN Nigeria and the NSACC and emphasised both parties’ shared commitment to advancing economic integration, social development, and sustainable prosperity across Africa.