MTN Nigeria says its hiring of Persons with Disabilities has more than doubled since 2021, reaching over two percent of its workforce. The telco made the announcement at an event for International Day of Persons with Disabilities at their headquarters. Executives like Chief HR Officer Esther Akinnukawe framed it as a structural business investment, not charity.
Akinnukawe cited facility upgrades like ramps and hearing loops, plus a dedicated customer system segment. She noted the ongoing IT Bridge Academy internship for PWDs. A company broadband officer, Egerton Idehen, called inclusion an economic necessity, pointing to an estimated 35 million Nigerians with disabilities.
A keynote speaker pushed companies to treat inclusion as a mandatory governance standard, not just a voluntary charity. Another session addressed workplace myths about albinism, calling for specific policy reforms. An MTN employee with a disability stated that their difference is treated as a unique perspective internally. The company pledged to continue its Beyond Barriers accessibility plan as a core part of its strategy.
Akinnukawe cited facility upgrades like ramps and hearing loops, plus a dedicated customer system segment. She noted the ongoing IT Bridge Academy internship for PWDs. A company broadband officer, Egerton Idehen, called inclusion an economic necessity, pointing to an estimated 35 million Nigerians with disabilities.
A keynote speaker pushed companies to treat inclusion as a mandatory governance standard, not just a voluntary charity. Another session addressed workplace myths about albinism, calling for specific policy reforms. An MTN employee with a disability stated that their difference is treated as a unique perspective internally. The company pledged to continue its Beyond Barriers accessibility plan as a core part of its strategy.
