MTN leaders pay tribute to founding chairman Dr. Pascal Dozie

The MTN Group family gathered in solemn celebration to honor the legacy of its founding Chairman, Dr. Pascal Gabriel Dozie, CON, during a special Night of Tributes in Lagos. The event brought together past and present leaders of the telecommunications giant, united in commemorating the visionary who laid the foundation for MTN Nigeria's remarkable success. 

MTN Group President and CEO Ralph Mupita led the delegation of executives, joined by Karl Toriola, CEO of MTN Nigeria, and distinguished board members. Among the notable attendees was Phuthuma Nhleko, former Group President & CEO, whose leadership was instrumental in MTN's continental expansion. He was accompanied by Irene Charnley, the trailblazing former Executive Director credited with securing MTN's operating license in Nigeria. 

The gathering also included current MTN Nigeria Chairman Dr. Ernest Ndukwe, OFR, alongside former directors Gbenga Oyebode and Tunde Folawiyo, all paying homage to Dr. Dozie's multifaceted legacy. Heartfelt tributes painted a portrait of an extraordinary leader - a rare combination of business acumen, patriotic zeal, and unwavering belief in Nigeria's potential. 

Speakers recalled Dr. Dozie's quiet strength and generosity of spirit that shaped both corporate strategy and human development. His mentorship cultivated generations of business leaders while his institutional building transformed Nigeria's telecommunications landscape.

By:  Nana Appiah Acquaye