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MTN Nigeria Team Celebrates CEO, Karl Toriola On Birthday Anniversary

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2 years ago

March 16, 2022

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Olushola Okunlade Writes

The MTN Nigeria team has celebrated Karl Toriola, CEO MTN Nigeria on his birthday anniversary today march 16, 2022.

Mr. Karl Toriola also marked one year in office as MTN Nigeria’s CEO prior to his appointment that took effect from 1^st March 2021.

The team in their congratulation statement said “Happy Birthday to our inspiring, talented, and brilliant CEO Karl Olutokun Toriola. Thank you for being the kind of leader we all need right now. Your vision and drive have created a foundation that has allowed us to thrive as a company. We are proud to be part of your team. Here’s wishing you a wonderful birthday!

Since joining the Group in 2006, Mr. Toriola has held a number of senior operational roles including Chief Technical Officer of MTN Nigeria, CEO of MTN Cameroon, and MTN Group Operations Executive.

Toriola has at various times in his career in MTN Group, had oversight responsibility of 16 of the Group subsidiaries and serves on various MTN boards, including MTN Nigeria.

Mr. Toriola obtained a Bachelor of Science in Electronic and Electrical Engineering from the University of Ife, a Master of Science degree in Communication Systems from the University of Wales, and attended the General Management Program at Harvard Business School. In addition, he has attended several executive development courses at various institutions including Wharton Business School, Institute of Management Development, and London Business School.

He is a Fellow, of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (FNSE) and Council of Registered Engineers of Nigeria (COREN) as well as a Member of the Institute of Directors.

Recognized throughout the industry as a highly experienced and well-regarded business leader, Karl has been a member of the MTN family for over 15 years and has an intimate understanding of the telco business. His appointment further reaffirms the Company’s commitment to succession planning as well as retaining and developing identified high-performing executives.

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Akintola Williams’ Legacies Can’t Be Forgotten, Says Sanwo-Olu

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1 week ago

September 12, 2023

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SANWO-OLU MOURNS AKINTOLA WILLIAMS, SAYS HIS LEGACIES CAN’T BE FORGOTTEN Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has mourned the passage of the first indigenous chartered accountant and elder statesman, Akintola Williams, describing his death as colossal loss. The Governor said the legacies of Akintola Williams, who died at the age of 104 in his house in Lagos, on Monday, cannot be forgotten. Governor Sanwo-Olu in a statement issued on Monday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, said Akintola Williams’ record of service as an accountant of repute and a leader of remarkable achievements will remain indelible for generations to come. He said the doyen of accounting in Nigeria, who founded the first indigenous chartered accounting firm in Africa, Akintola Williams & Co. in 1952 in Lagos, has brought many honours and pride to Nigeria and Africa, particularly in the financial sector during his lifetime. Governor Sanwo-Olu also hailed the late centenarian for his pioneering and pacesetting roles in the formation of many institutions in Nigeria, such as the Nigeria Stock Exchange and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN). He said: “On behalf of the government and people of Lagos State, we celebrate the departure of a great legend and the doyen of Accounting in Nigeria, Akintola Williams, who contributed his quota to the financial sector and the economy of Nigeria during his lifetime. “I commiserate with his family, friends, associates and the entire accountants in Nigeria. I pray for the repose of the soul of the late Akintola Williams and that God grants the financial sector and the deceased family, friends and associates the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.”

By Moninuola Sulaiman

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has mourned the passage of the first indigenous chartered accountant and elder statesman, Akintola Williams, describing his death as colossal loss.

The Governor said the legacies of Akintola Williams, who died at the age of 104 in his house in Lagos, on Monday, cannot be forgotten.

Governor Sanwo-Olu in a statement issued on Monday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, said Akintola Williams’ record of service as an accountant of repute and a leader of remarkable achievements will remain indelible for generations to come.

He said the doyen of accounting in Nigeria, who founded the first indigenous chartered accounting firm in Africa, Akintola Williams & Co. in 1952 in Lagos, has brought many honours and pride to Nigeria and Africa, particularly in the financial sector during his lifetime.

Governor Sanwo-Olu also hailed the late centenarian for his pioneering and pacesetting roles in the formation of many institutions in Nigeria, such as the Nigeria Stock Exchange and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN).

He said: “On behalf of the government and people of Lagos State, we celebrate the departure of a great legend and the doyen of Accounting in Nigeria, Akintola Williams, who contributed his quota to the financial sector and the economy of Nigeria during his lifetime.

“I commiserate with his family, friends, associates and the entire accountants in Nigeria. I pray for the repose of the soul of the late Akintola Williams and that God grants the financial sector and the deceased family, friends, and associates the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.”

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Full Movie: Watch Mercy Johnson-Okojie And Daughters In The Comedy “The Birthday”

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2 weeks ago

September 9, 2023

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Watch Mercy Johnson-Okojie And Daughters In The Comedy "The Birthday"

Rashidat Okunlade Writes

The Comedy “The Birthday” featuring the Beautiful Nollywood Superstar Mercy Johnson-Okojie and her daughters shows the struggles of a pregnant woman who discovered she was expecting on her birthday, her hilarious and unbelievable demands from her husband, and much more.

“The Birthday” is a Mercy Johnson Okojie Production, produced by Solomon Apete, directed by Nonso Uzozie, and Edited by Chikezie Prince Ukaegbu.

Starring Mercy Johnson-Okojie, Purity Okojie, Angel Okojie, Onny Michael and Stancey Danjuma.

Watch the fun-filled comedy on Mercy Johnson Okojie TV on YouTube.

https://youtu.be/mFe1JNCY_jY

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Purity, Angel Okojie Star Alongside Mum, Mercy Johnson-Okojie In Comedy “The Birthday”

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2 weeks ago

September 7, 2023

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PURITY AND ANGEL OKOJIE STAR ALONGSIDE MUM, MERCY JOHNSON- OKOJIE IN THE COMEDY "THE BIRTHDAY " The Comedy "The Birthday" which features the Beautiful Nollywood Superstar Mercy Johnson- Okojie and her daughters shows the struggles of a pregnant woman who discovered she was expecting on her birthday, her hilarious and unbelievable demands from her husband and lots more. "The Birthday" is a Mercy Johnson Okojie Production, produced by Solomon Apete, directed by Nonso Uzozie and Edited by Chikezie Prince Ukaegbu. Starring Mercy Johnson-Okojie, Purity Okojie, Angel Okojie, Onny Michael and Stancey Danjuma. The Comedy is set to premiere this Friday, the 8th of September 2023 on Mercy Johnson Okojie TV on YouTube. Keep an eye out for this fun-filled comedy! and expect more content for the family such as drama, hilarious comedy and lots more on Mercy Johnson Okojie TV! Watch: https://youtu.be/M65qwvjtGiw

Rashidat Okunlade Writes

The Comedy “The Birthday” which features the Beautiful Nollywood Superstar Mercy Johnson-Okojie and her daughters shows the struggles of a pregnant woman who discovered she was expecting on her birthday, her hilarious and unbelievable demands from her husband, and lots more.

“The Birthday” is a Mercy Johnson Okojie Production, produced by Solomon Apete, directed by Nonso Uzozie, and Edited by Chikezie Prince Ukaegbu.

Starring Mercy Johnson-Okojie, Purity Okojie, Angel Okojie, Onny Michael and Stancey Danjuma.

The Comedy is set to premiere this Friday, the 8th of September 2023 on Mercy Johnson Okojie TV on YouTube.

Keep an eye out for this fun-filled comedy! and expect more content for the family such as drama, hilarious comedy, and lots more on Mercy Johnson Okojie TV!

Watch: https://youtu.be/M65qwvjtGiw