The Chairman of MTN Nigeria, Dr. Ernest Ndukwe, has accepted his nomination as a recipient of the DTN@100 Changemaker Award. This prestigious award is part of the Daily Times Nigeria centenary programme themed “Honouring the Past, Shaping the Future,” which aims to honour distinguished Nigerians whose work has shaped industries, strengthened institutions, and contributed to national development.
Dr. Ndukwe, a former Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), is widely regarded as one of the architects of Nigeria’s telecommunications revolution. He is being recognised for his pioneering role in liberalising the telecom sector and his sustained leadership in the technology and corporate governance space. As Chairman of MTN Nigeria, the country’s largest telecommunications operator, he has continued to champion digital inclusion, broadband expansion, and innovation-driven growth.
The award ceremony is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at Harbour Point, Victoria Island, Lagos. The event will feature the Shaping the Future Town Hall and the Honouring the Past Exhibition. The centenary celebration marks 100 years of Daily Times since its founding in 1926. The programme will also unveil The Nigerian Grand Book, National Book of Changemakers with a foreword by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Dr. Ndukwe’s acceptance adds to the growing list of eminent Nigerians set to be celebrated at the DTN@100 Times Heroes Awards. The recognition is reserved for individuals whose vision and achievements have helped shape Nigeria’s story. The Lagos event follows the earlier centenary gathering held in Abuja on September 3, 2026.
The Chairman of the DTN@100 Times Heroes Awards Council, Bolaji Okusaga, noted that the awards are reserved for individuals whose vision and achievements have helped shape Nigeria’s story. The DTN@100 Changemaker Award is a testament to Dr. Ndukwe’s contributions to Nigeria’s development, particularly in the telecommunications sector.
The Daily Times Nigeria centenary programme is a landmark event that seeks to honour the past and shape the future. The programme features various events, including the DTN@100 Times Heroes Awards, which will celebrate the achievements of distinguished Nigerians. Dr. Ndukwe’s award is a recognition of his tireless efforts to drive growth and development in the telecommunications sector.
The award ceremony will bring together notable figures from various sectors to celebrate the achievements of Dr. Ndukwe and other changemakers. The event is expected to be a grand affair, with dignitaries from across the country in attendance. Dr. Ndukwe’s acceptance of the DTN@100 Changemaker Award is a testament to his dedication to driving growth and development in Nigeria.
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- Dr. Ernest Ndukwe, MTN Nigeria Chairman, has accepted the DTN@100 Changemaker Award for his contributions to Nigeria's telecommunications sector.
