Minister welcomes MTN New CEO Toriola

• Tasks telcos on best business practices

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

Pantami, who spoke in his office in Abuja when he received the leadership of the MTN Nigeria group, led by Ernest Ndukwe, its chairman, charged investors to comply with guidelines and uphold best business practices in the conduct of their affairs in the country.

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

The Minister, while welcoming Karl Toriola, managing director designate of MTN, advised 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 lauded 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”.