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MTN Champions Digital Upskilling and Workforce Readiness
At the 55th Annual Accountants Conference of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), MTN Nigeria reiterated its commitment to advancing Nigeria’s digital transformation through strategic capacity building and partnerships that empower the nation’s workforce to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital economy.
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Speaking at the conference, Mr. Modupe Kadri, Chief Financial Officer, MTN Nigeria, said the company’s sponsorship of the event underscores its belief in equipping professionals with the digital tools and skills required to remain competitive in a data-driven economy.
“At MTN, we see digital transformation not just as a business strategy, but as a national imperative. Our partnership with ICAN is about preparing Nigeria’s finance professionals for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Accountants play a key role in economic stability, and their ability to adapt to new technologies will determine the strength of Nigeria’s financial ecosystem,” Kadri said
Driving Skills for the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Kadri emphasized that continuous learning and digital upskilling are essential for professional relevance in the 21st century.
“What we were taught in school is no longer enough,” he said. “Cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and cybersecurity are the tools that will define tomorrow’s economy.”
He added that MTN’s investments in digital education and professional partnerships reflect its broader commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s human capital in alignment with the country’s digital future.
ICAN Commends MTN’s Role in Professional Development
The President of ICAN, Mallam Haruna Nma Yahaya, applauded MTN Nigeria for its consistent support of the accounting profession and its role in promoting professional excellence through technology.
He described the conference theme — “Building Resilience: Aligning Reforms for Nigeria’s Development” — as timely, given the nation’s pressing need for reform, innovation, and fiscal discipline.
ICAN’s Policy Recommendations for National Reform
Mallam Yahaya also unveiled a three-point communiqué from the conference, outlining actionable reforms for government and key stakeholders:
- Convert Savings to Projects with Transparency – Publish a quarterly, naira-for-naira report detailing inflows, expenditures, and completed projects.
- Make Tax Fair, Simple, and Digital – Protect essential goods, phase out unjustified exemptions, and adopt digital-by-default compliance for all businesses.
- Protect the Future with Fiscal Rules – Introduce medium-term fiscal frameworks that safeguard investments in human capital and infrastructure, with a Project Maturity Gate before new borrowing.
MTN’s Broader Digital Transformation Vision
MTN’s participation in the ICAN conference aligns with its broader Digital Nigeria strategy, which seeks to empower professionals across sectors with the knowledge and tools to leverage emerging technologies for productivity and growth.
Kadri concluded by reaffirming MTN’s dedication to partnerships that foster digital inclusion, innovation, and capacity building, ensuring that Nigeria’s workforce remains globally competitive.
