FG Tasks Telcos on Best Practices @ Welcome for Toriola, MTN New CEO

Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has warned that the federal government would not tolerate questionable practices by investors.

Karl Toriola

Pantami tasked investors to comply with guidelines and uphold best business practices in the conduct of their affairs in the country.

He reaffirmed the determination of the federal government to create an enabling environment for investments and businesses to thrive through its policy interventions.

Pantami spoke in his office in Abuja when he received the leadership of the MTN Nigeria group led by Ernest Ndukwe, its chairman.

Ernest Ndukwe

The Minister, while welcoming Karl Toriola, managing director designate of the group,  urged him to abide by the principles of “customer is king” as this was paramount to the success of any business as customer perception is key.

“The priority of this government is the security and welfare of its citizens and as much as we are committed to making our economy business-friendly for investors, we will always put the satisfaction of our citizens as priority

Pantami noted that “the telecoms sector is very key to economic development and that is why in spite of the challenges, we are still growing. “We cannot, therefore, tolerate any decisions or practices that will question the integrity of the sector”

He also commended the group for giving due considerations to indigenous manpower which has led to the emergence of a second Nigerian to head the team while also applauding and encouraging its commitment to its Corporate Social Responsibility through the MTNFoundation.

In his response, Toriola, while eulogising the sterling leadership qualities of the minister in championing and driving the Digital Economy agenda, assured the federal government that “we will key into any government policies and initiatives and are willing and open to any collaborations and partnerships that will further advance the digital economy cause”.