By Ayomide Otitoju
MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices with the release of its 2024 Sustainability Report. The report, now in its sixth consecutive year, highlights the company’s ongoing efforts to integrate Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles into its operations while driving shared value creation.
According to a statement signed by the Company Secretary, Uto Ukpanah, the report aligns with major global and local reporting frameworks, including the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards, Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), UN Global Compact Principles, NGX Sustainability Disclosure Guidelines, and the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Sustainable Finance Principles.
Speaking on the report, MTN Nigeria Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Karl Toriola, noted that sustainability remains central to the company’s strategic direction. “We are proud to once again demonstrate our resolve to operate responsibly, innovate for inclusive progress, and lead the conversation around sustainability in the telecommunications space,” Toriola said. “This report demonstrates how we are strengthening our business resilience, mitigating risks, and unlocking opportunities for long-term value creation.”
Also commenting, Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer, Tobe Okigbo, emphasized the company’s proactive ESG integration. “We believe in Doing for Tomorrow, Today. Our focus remains clear—embedding ESG across our business ecosystem, empowering our people, and aligning our strategy to deliver measurable, net-positive outcomes,” he said.
MTN Nigeria’s 2024 Sustainability Report reflects its evolving role in driving sustainable development across Nigeria’s telecoms sector while enhancing transparency and accountability in line with best practices.
