MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has appointed five new directors to its board, effective December 1, 2026, as part of efforts to enhance governance, oversight and strategic direction.
The company disclosed the appointments in a notification to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) and the investing public dated November 3, 2026, signed by Company Secretary Uto Ukpanah.
The new directors are:
- Ibrahim Dikko – Independent Non-Executive Director
- Boye Olusanya – Independent Non-Executive Director
- Professor Fabian Ajogwu, SAN – Non-Executive Director
- Imoni Akpofure – Non-Executive Director
- Lwazi Bam – Non-Executive Director
MTN Nigeria stated that the appointees are expected to bring their wealth of experience and expertise to enhance board operations and contribute to the company’s growth and future direction.
Profiles of the New Directors
Ibrahim Dikko brings more than 30 years of experience spanning banking, telecommunications, information and communications technology, and regulatory advisory. He previously served as Chairman of First Securities Discount House Limited (2002–2012) and as Vice President for Regulatory and Corporate Affairs at EMTS Limited (Etisalat Nigeria) from 2007 to 2017. He is a Fellow of the Society of Corporate Governance Nigeria and a member of the Institute of Directors, Nigeria.
Boye Olusanya is a transformational business leader with over 25 years of executive experience across fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), agriculture, telecommunications, technology, energy, infrastructure and financial services. He currently serves as Group Chief Executive Officer of FMN Holdings Limited.
Professor Fabian Ajogwu, OFR, SAN, is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and Professor of Corporate Governance at Lagos Business School. He is a senior partner at KENNA LP and has contributed significantly to the development of corporate governance codes in Nigeria. He holds advanced degrees including a PhD in Law and an MBA from leading international institutions.
Imoni Akpofure has nearly three decades of experience in finance, infrastructure investment and sustainability. Her career includes senior roles at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), CDC Group (now British International Investment) and KINA Advisory. She currently sits on the boards of Africa50 and the Development Bank of Nigeria.
Lwazi Bam joined MTN Group as Group Chief Risk Officer on June 1, 2026. Prior to that, he served as Chief Executive Officer of Deloitte Africa and Deloitte Southern Africa from 2012 to 2022, where he oversaw the integration and expansion of Deloitte’s pan-African operations.
The appointments come as MTN Nigeria continues to navigate an evolving telecommunications landscape marked by rising data demand, network investment needs, and growth opportunities in digital and financial services.
The board refresh is expected to bolster the company’s governance framework and support its long-term strategic objectives in Nigeria’s competitive telecom market.
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