- MTN Group has committed to investing $215 million in infrastructure in the Republic of Benin over the next three years.
- The infrastructural investment will include constructing the telco’s subsidiary office, MTN Benin.
- This commitment to invest in the country came during a visit to Cotonou by an MTN Group delegation led by President and CEO Ralph Mupita to meet with Benin's President, Patrice Talon.
Africa's largest telecom carrier, with 292 million members
and presence in 19 markets, says it sees tremendous prospects in Benin and
wants to help in its development.
These commitments were made during an MTN Group leadership
delegation visit to Cotonou, when they met with President Patrice Talon.
The President commended members of the MTN delegation for
their commitment and expressed interest in future collaboration as MTN Benin,
which has about eight million users, celebrates a quarter-century of existence.
MTN Group president and CEO Ralph Mupita headed the team,
which also included MTN Benin chairman Amadou Raimi, senior vice president for
Markets Ebenezer Asante, MTN Benin CEO Uche Ofodile, and MTN Group chief
sustainability and corporate affairs officer Nompilo Morafo.
“MTN works to be a force for good in our markets, giving
Africans hope, dignity and opportunity,” said Mupita. “We are grateful for the
warm reception received in Benin, where we have trialled 5G services and see
opportunities to progress this.”
“We are committed to the development and upskilling of the Beninese youth and have made clear our desire to partner with the government and other stakeholders in this regard,” he added.