MTN Foundation recently hosted a celebratory dinner to honor five distinguished board members who have driven the Foundation’s growth and impact over the years.
The Foundation bid farewell to Prince Julius Adewale Adelusi-Adeluyi, Denis Ugochukwu Okoro, Alhaji Muhammadu Danlami, Mrs Aishatu Pamela Sadauki, and Tobe Okigbo in an evening filled with warmth, gratitude, and nostalgia.
Under the leadership of these board members, MTN Foundation evolved into one of Nigeria’s leading corporate social investment organisations, delivering far-reaching interventions across health, education, youth empowerment, and national development.
Dr Mosun Olusoga, Chairman of the Foundation, opened the event with heartfelt remarks, praising the collective legacy of the outgoing directors and calling them legends whose contributions were foundational to the organisation’s success.
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Dr Ernest Ndukwe, Chairman of MTN Nigeria, echoed Dr Olusoga’s sentiments, highlighting how these individuals had shaped initiatives that directly improved the lives of Nigerians.
Mrs Aishatu Pamela Sadauki, who joined the board in 2005, shared her reflections on the journey, expressing her gratitude for the experience and recognising the support of the management team.
As the Foundation looked to the future, it announced the appointment of new board members, setting the tone for a renewed focus on sustainability and national development.
The new board includes Dr. Mosun Olusoga as Chairman, along with Sir Etim Amana, Mrs. Edith Ofili-Okonkwo, Dr. Reginald Okeya, Mr. Emmanuel Ocholi, Pastor Simon Aranonu, Prof. Ifeoma Okoye, and Mr. Surajuddeen Yakubu. Mrs. Odunayo Sanya continues as the Executive Director, MTN Foundation.
With a track record of over 1,000 completed projects nationwide and impact in every state of the country, the organization is poised to build on its solid foundation and steer the organisation into its next chapter.
L-R: Odunayo Sanya, Executive Director, MTN Foundation; Abdulrahman Muhammad Danlami, representing Alhaji Muhammadu Danlami (OFR, MNI, LLD), Former Director, MTN Foundation; Aishatu Pamela Sadauki (OON), Former Non-Executive Director, MTN Foundation; Dr. Ernest Ndukwe (OFR), Chairman, MTN Nigeria; Dr. Mosun Olusoga, Chairman, MTN Foundation; and Denis Okoro, Former Non-Executive Director, MTN Foundation at the Appreciation Dinner held in honour of the retiring members in Lekki, Lagos recently.
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