On March 3, 2022, the firm announced it received publicized claims against several of its workers.

On Monday, it announced in a statement headed “Media Report Clarification” on the Nigerian Exchange Group Portal.

In May 2021, the firm received the first claims against a top officer, according to the company. MTN Nigeria reported receiving anonymous complaints against a senior officer through the company’s whistle-blowing structures in May 2021, according to the statement.

“These allegations were taken through MTN Nigeria’s governance structures. An extensive forensic investigation was conducted by an independent forensic team examining issues included in the whistleblower’s submission.

“Specific details and substantiating evidence were not provided to support some of the allegations made.”

MTN said its board had since taken a decision to part ways with the concerned individual and he has left the employ of the company.

It added that the new allegations against some of its staff would be investigated thoroughly.

It said, “Per company policy, these allegations will also be treated with the same level of fairness and objectivity. Parties will be given the opportunity for their versions to be heard and considered along with supporting evidence to ensure all associated issues are adequately addressed.”