MTN Group, a prominent telecommunications company, reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the economic partnership between Nigeria and South Africa during the Nigeria–South Africa Presidential Trade and Investment Breakfast Dialogue held on Friday.
In a statement, the telecommunications giant expressed its commitment to strengthening these bilateral ties. Olawale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, highlighted the importance of the meeting in aligning the private sector’s capabilities with the broader economic objectives of the Federal Government.
Mr Edun reiterated the government’s commitment to attracting foreign investments, assuring attendees of their support for investors. He emphasised that Nigeria remains open to legitimate business opportunities, stating, “Nigeria is open for business, safe for investment.”
Additionally, MTN Group President and CEO, Ralph Mupita, underscored the significance of the economic relationship between Nigeria and South Africa. He noted that bolstering these connections is vital to enhancing intra-African trade, attracting quality investments, and fostering industrial growth.
Mupita remarked that the dialogue marked a renewed partnership between the government and corporate leaders, aimed at strengthening the continent’s economic fabric. The theme of the dialogue was “Driving Sustainable Investment, Innovation and Inclusive Trade.”
