The Chief Executive Officer and President of MTN Group, Ralph Mupita, says the fifth generation (5G) technology will ensure Africa’s economic development.
He spoke during a chat with MTN media innovation programme (MIP) during a courtesy visit at the MTN Nigeria headquarters in Ikoyi, Lagos.
In August 2022, MTN kicked off the 5G rollout in seven Nigerian cities including Lagos and Abuja.
Mupita said:
“It is important that we emphasise how using 5G for business-to-business applications and margination would be the catalyst for Africa’s growth.
“I think we will find in five years, maybe even sooner, that on the African continent, 5G is what would enable economies to accelerate their industrial development across the educational, agriculture, mining, or transportation industries.
“There has been quite a bit of investment into national 5G coverage where citizens and businesses of Nigeria are leading.
“If we get to 50per cent population coverage by 2025, Nigeria will lead many nation-states in the developed markets through the extent of national coverage. 5G technology will be a critical infrastructure in the country, enabling Nigeria to meet its promise and capabilities.”
Mupita said the company remains committed to its desire to provide its over 280 million subscribers access to modern connected life.
The MTN chief further congratulated the MIP fellows on the completion of their six months programme at the School of Media & Communication, Pan-Atlantic University.
