Airtel: Ogunsanya hoists Nigeria's flag on Africa says Buhari - ITREALMS

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The elevation of the Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Networks Limited, Mr Segun Ogunsanya to MD/CEO of Airtel Africa Plc, has been describing as hoisting of Nigerian flag on African skyline.

In a congratulatory message to Ogunsanya, the Nigerian President, General Muhammadu Buhari, retired, said the flag of Nigeria has been hoisted on the continent following this appointment which has once again proven that Nigeria has a surfeit of quality professionals, who can hold their own in any part of the continent, and even beyond.

General Buhari in a press statement available to ITREALMS and endorsed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, assured that, with the cognate experience of the new MD/CEO for Africa, which spans consulting, banking, fast moving consumer goods, and telecommunications, he would acquit himself creditably in his new role, and repeat the strides that made him position Airtel Nigeria as the second largest telecommunications company by revenue, serving over 50 million customers.

He urges younger Nigerians to draw inspiration from Ogunsanya, saying with focus, dint of hard work, and resourcefulness, they would reach the peak of whatever careers they have chosen for themselves.

The new Chief Executive Officer, an electronics engineer and chartered accountant, joins the board of Airtel Africa Plc from October 1, 2021.

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“The reward for hard work is more work,” says President Buhari, as he wishes Ogunsanya greater successes ahead.

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