Technology firm, MTN Nigeria, has announced its achievements in promoting workplace equality and implementing family-friendly policies. The company was recognised for its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as its leadership in fostering a supportive environment for working parents.

Being the first technology telecommunications company in Africa to be awarded the Economic Dividends for Gender Equality (EDGE) MOVE certification, MTN Nigeria joins a group of over 250 organisations such as the World Bank Group, International Finance Corporation, Deloitte Switzerland AG, UNICEF, amongst others spanning 57 countries and 27 sectors.

The certification is a globally recognised standard for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I), which reflects MTN’s commitment to identifying and addressing gender disparities through proactive approaches to bridging gender gaps and its overall dedication to fostering a more inclusive work environment.

Earlier in the month, the firm was also recognised for its exemplary leadership in implementing and driving family-friendly policies within the workplace. The company’s commitment to supporting working parents was acknowledged at the NECA Network of Entrepreneurial Women (NNEW) event, held in affiliation with Alive & Thrive.

“These recognitions underscore our dedication to fostering a supportive work environment. We are proud to have received the EDGE MOVE certification as the pioneer technology telecommunications company in Africa and the second in Sub-Saharan Africa to attain this. Our recognition by NNEW acknowledges our ongoing commitment to fostering an environment where every employee can excel and succeed”, Chief Human Resources Officer, Esther Akinnukawe, said.