By Emmanuel Elebeke

MTN Nigeria has received a “Media Capacity Development Support Award” for its immense contributions towards the growth and development of media practitioners across Nigeria.

The award was presented by the Media Career Development Network, at its inaugural conference held at the University of Lagos recently.

Organisers of the award said MTN Nigeria has consistently shown dedication to training world-class media professionals in Nigeria, particularly through its Media Innovation Programme (MIP), since 2022.

The telco has partnered with Pan-Atlantic University to enable media practitioners across various platforms gain insight into the rapidly evolving media environment.

Executive Director of the Media Career Development Network, Lekan Otufodunrin said the award was in recognition to the impact the telecommunications giant has made in upskilling Nigerian media professionals. “The 6-month Media Innovation Programme created by MTN in partnership with Pan-Atlantic University  has afforded media practitioners in-depth training on the media space and even the opportunity to gain more insights in South Africa.

“We hope that MTN Nigeria will continue to champion this programme for the development of professionals”, he added.

Reacting to the award, Chief Corporate Services & Sustainability Officer, MTN Nigeria, Tobe Okigbo said MTN was still committed to supporting the media, irrespective of the huge impact the telco has already made in the media industry.

He said:  “On behalf of MTN, I’d like to extend gratitude to the organizers of this award for this recognition. At MTN, we always love to invest in institutions that bring value to the society and the media industry is one such institutions.

“Journalists and other media professionals play a crucial role in telling authentic stories and shaping the image of our nation globally. So we’re committed to helping them gain the requisite skills and exposure needed to thrive in their profession”, he stated. The Conference attracted seasoned media practitioners who shared insights on opportunities for growth and career advancement in the ever-evolving digital landscape.