MTN Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to gender equity and inclusive growth through its partnership with the 2025 SheCan Do More Conference. The announcement was made at a press briefing held on July 4 at MTN Plaza in Ikoyi, Lagos, where the company hosted stakeholders, media, and conference organisers ahead of the main event.
SheCan Nigeria is a movement for today’s woman to realise her potential by empowering, educating and transforming her to do more. Through its annual conference, mentorship programmes, and strategic partnerships, the initiative promotes education, entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal development for women across Nigeria.
Representing MTN’s Chief Marketing Officer, Onyinye Ikenna-Emeka, Funke Alabi, General Manager, Business Intelligence, said the company’s involvement in SheCan is more than a symbolic partnership. “At MTN, we believe growth only has meaning when it is inclusive. That is why we are so proud to be aligning with SheCan Nigeria, a movement that sees the same world we do: one where women are not only visible but audible, not only invited but empowered,” Alabi said.
She outlined MTN’s efforts to back that belief with action, pointing to initiatives such as Y’ellopreneur, which supports women entrepreneurs with funding and business training, and Women in Tech, which equips women with skills in AI, cybersecurity, and data science. She also highlighted the Y’ello Mums Internship Programme, designed to help young mothers re-enter the workforce.
