MTN appoints  Sanusi, Abdullahi board members

MTN Group has announced the appointment of the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi 11, to its Board of Directors effective July this year.The telecommunications firm also listed Dr. Aisha Abdullahi, a former African Union (AU) Commissioner for Political Affairs and a former Nigerian Ambassador to Guinea as a board member.  

Welcoming the new directors to the Board, outgoing MTN Group Chairman, Phuthuma Nhleko, said the firm was confident that they would bring a wealth of experience, depth of skills and regional insights that would continue to enrich the experience of the board.The group also announced the establishment of a six-member International Advisory Board (IAB), chaired by former South African President, Thabo Mbeki.