MTN Nigeria’s recently released 2024 sustainability report underscores the telecommunications company’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, transparency, and creating shared value through strategic ESG integration and responsible business practices.
The report reveals that MTN Nigeria contributed a substantial N764 billion in taxes and levies to support national development and invested N3.5 billion in Corporate Social Investment (CSI) initiatives, positively impacting over 663,300 lives in 2024.
Furthermore, the report indicates that MTN expanded its network footprint to achieve 93% coverage and successfully reduced its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 11% compared to the 2021 baseline. The company also reported an increase in female representation in its workforce to 41.4% and demonstrated its commitment to local businesses by directing 59.6% of its spending to local suppliers during the year.
According to the report, these efforts reflect MTN’s dedication to long-term value creation and building a more connected and sustainable future.
“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,” stated Dr. Karl Toriola, Chief Executive Officer of MTN Nigeria. He further added, “Sustainability is at the core of our strategy, and our 2024 Sustainability Report demonstrates how we are strengthening our business resilience, mitigating risks, and unlocking opportunities for long-term value creation.”
Also commenting, Tobe Okigbo, Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer, emphasized, “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. This commitment is reflected in our improved sustainability performance metrics, including a CDP rating of ‘B-’ for Climate Change, a ‘C’ for Water Security, and a strong ESG GPS sustainability rating of 3.6 out of 4.0 from Risk Insights. We maintained our position as the top Telco in Net Promoter Score, and our stakeholder trust was reinforced with a 79% Reputation Index—well above our benchmark. During the year, we also launched West Africa’s first eco-friendly SIM cards and provided a platform for driving innovative, long-term solutions to Nigeria’s pressing environmental challenges through the Nigeria PachiPanda Challenge.”
MTN Nigeria continues to position itself at the forefront of sustainable innovation, inclusion, and governance excellence, embedding sustainability within its corporate philosophy. The company believes in ensuring everyone has access to the benefits of a modern connected life by leveraging resources to drive positive outcomes and deliver shared value for all stakeholders