MTN Group has restated its determination to help deepen the economic corridor between Nigeria and South Africa, describing the relationship as crucial to Africa’s long-term growth.
The telecoms giant made the pledge during the Nigeria–South Africa Presidential Trade and Investment Breakfast Dialogue, where government officials and business leaders converged to chart a fresh course for cross-border partnerships.
According to MTN Group, the high-level forum offered a rare opportunity to align private-sector ambition with the broader aspirations of both governments.
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Olawale Edun, told participants that the administration is fully committed to drawing in foreign investments and providing the necessary support to those looking to build in the Nigerian market.
> “Nigeria is open for business, safe for investment,” Edun assured, stressing that the government remains eager to welcome credible investors who can contribute to economic expansion.
MTN Group President and CEO, Ralph Mupita, underscored the strategic importance of strengthening commercial ties between the two countries, noting that deeper cooperation would not only stimulate intra-African trade but also attract higher-quality investments capable of driving industrial transformation across the continent.
He described the dialogue as a sign of renewed synergy between policymakers and private-sector leaders, saying it reflected a shared commitment to strengthening Africa’s economic architecture.
The meeting, themed “Driving Sustainable Investment, Innovation and Inclusive Trade,” brought together key actors from both nations to explore new pathways for sustainable growth and mutually beneficial collaboration.
