MTN has recently convened a gathering of
over 100 technology leaders across its operational footprint for the
"Inspired Leadership for Africa’s Progress" summit. This
distinguished event attracted experts representing diverse technological
domains, including Network, IT, Fintech, Digital, Enterprise, and Security, and
served as a platform for celebrating excellence and innovation while
acknowledging the outstanding achievements of MTN's technology teams.
The
Technology Leadership Teams Awards for 2023 recognized exemplary performance in
various categories, with MTN Uganda garnering the prestigious title of Overall
Winner. MTN Nigeria earned three notable awards, including Information
Technology, Network, and Overall Runner Up, followed closely by MTN South
Africa, which secured two awards in Information Security and Overall Runner Up.
MTN Côte d’Ivoire also demonstrated prowess by winning the Operations and
Fintech awards, while MTN Benin and MTN Cameroon claimed Digital Services and
Enterprise awards, respectively.
Beyond
team accolades, the summit acknowledged GSSC-Global Sourcing and Supply Chain
and MTN Group Finance with Collaboration and Partnership awards for their
remarkable contributions, as highlighted in the Technology Support Awards for
2023.
The
event further acknowledged individuals for their exceptional leadership in the
Technology Leadership Individual Awards:
Mazen FARAH - MBA, PMP
- (MTN South Sudan) – CIO of the Year
Andile Nkosingiphile
Maseko - (MTN Eswatini) – CISO of the
Year
Rami Farah - (MTN South
Africa) – CTO of the Year
Gideon Adekile (MTN
Nigeria) – Technology Ambassador of the
Year
Monzer Ali (MTN Uganda)
– Technology Personality of the Year
While
the summit served as a platform for recognizing achievements, it also fostered
an environment for sharing ideas and cultivating new avenues for collaboration
and innovation. Notably, the absence of MTN Ghana during the event raises
concerns about its position in technological development within the MTN Group.
This absence serves as a call to action for MTN Ghana to actively participate
in future events and initiatives, ensuring it remains at the forefront of
technological innovation within the MTN Group.
By: Nana Appiah Acquaye
