MTN Nigeria has been recognised as the Digital Company of the Decade. The recognition, presented as part of Daily Times Nigeria’s centenary celebrations, acknowledges the company’s contribution to the growth of digital connectivity and its role in shaping how Nigerians communicate, work, transact and access services.
Receiving the award, Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer, MTN Nigeria, Tobe Okigbo, expressed appreciation to the organisers and all those whose support made the award possible.
‘We are honoured to receive the Digital Company of the Decade Award, and grateful to all the stakeholders whose votes and confidence made this possible. ‘
The award is timely as it coincides with the commemoration of our 25 years of contributing to our nation’s socio-economic development. We consider it a privilege for MTN Nigeria to be featured among institutions shaping Nigeria’s development journey and remain committed to building our digital economy underpinned by innovation and the transformative power of technology,’ he said.
The award comes at a time when digital technology has become increasingly central to Nigeria’s economic and social life. Over the years, MTN Nigeria has expanded beyond traditional telecommunications, investing in connectivity and digital solutions that have helped bring more Nigerians, businesses and institutions into an increasingly connected economy.
That evolution has seen mobile connectivity become more than a means of making calls. It now serves as an important gateway to financial services, education, entertainment, commerce and enterprise, while digital platforms and solutions continue to create new ways for individuals and businesses to interact with the economy. MTN Nigeria’s expansion across these areas reflects the changing demands of a country experiencing rapid digital adoption.
The Digital Company of the Decade recognition therefore speaks to a broader transformation within both the telecommunications industry and Nigeria itself. As the country continues to build its digital economy, the infrastructure and services provided by telecommunications companies have become increasingly important to productivity, inclusion and access to opportunity.
As Daily Times marks 100 years of documenting Nigeria’s development, MTN Nigeria’s recognition captures the significance of the country’s digital transition over the past decade. Its inclusion among the DTN@100 honourees, and subsequent documentation in the Nigerian Grand Book, places the company’s digital journey within a wider record of institutions that have contributed to Nigeria’s development.