Eyitope Kola-Oyeneyin, Udemezuo Nwuneli and Timothy Pennington Appointed to MTN Nigeria Board

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Ameenah Hassan

MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has announced the appointment of three new directors to its board following resolutions passed at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held virtually on April 30, 2025. The appointments reflect the company’s commitment to strengthening its corporate governance and sustaining strategic growth.

The newly elected directors are Mrs. Eyitope Kola-Oyeneyin, Mr. Udemezuo Nwuneli, and Mr. Timothy Pennington. Their inclusion adds a blend of local expertise and international experience to MTN Nigeria’s board, which oversees the operations of Nigeria’s largest telecommunications company.

In addition to these appointments, shareholders re-elected five existing directors: Mr. Andrew Alli, Mr. Michael Ajukwu, Dr. Omobola Johnson, Mr. Abubakar B. Mahmoud SAN, and Mr. Ferdinand Moolman. These re-elections signify strong shareholder confidence in the leadership team guiding MTN Nigeria’s strategic direction.

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Mr. Pennington was also named as one of the board’s representatives on the Statutory Audit Committee, alongside Mrs. Ifueko Omoigui Okauru, MFR. The AGM further approved a general mandate allowing MTN Nigeria to continue related-party transactions required for day-to-day operations, in line with regulatory standards and Nigerian Exchange rules.

MTN Nigeria connects over 84 million people and continues to play a pivotal role in the nation’s digital transformation. With the refreshed board composition, the company aims to maintain its innovation leadership and navigate the evolving telecoms landscape in Nigeria and across Africa.

Ameenah Hassan

Ameenah Hassan is a content writer with experience in public relations. She has contributed to Arbiterz since 2021, writing research-based news and features on business. She is currently pursuing a degree in Mass Communication at the University of Lagos.