MTN Nigeria Plc, says the employee whom was accused of harassment has been disengaged from the company.
MTN said it acted on allegations made against the unnamed employee by an anonymous whistleblower.
Uro Ukpánah, the Company Secretary of MTN in a statement on Monday said it remained committed to providing a safe environment for all its employees to be free from discrimination on any grounds and harassment at work.
“Prior to the release of media reports on this issue, the MTN Nigeria Board had taken a decision on the separation of the concerned individual and he has disengaged from the employ of the Company,” the telecom firm stated.
According to MTN, it operates a zero-tolerance policy for any form abuse or unethical practice in the workplace, adding that all complaints of sexual harassment and other violations are taken seriously and treated with respect, sensitivity and in confidence.
The yellow brand further stated publicized allegations made against other employees were received through the whistleblowing process on March 3, 2022.
“MTN Nigeria Communications Plc (MTN Nigeria) confirms receipt of anonymous allegations made against a senior officer through the Company’s whistleblowingstructures in May 2021. These allegations were taken through MTN Nigeria’s governance structures,” the statement reads.”
The statement further said that an extensive forensic investigation was conducted by an independent forensic team examining the issues included in the whistleblower’s submission.
“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.
“Publicised allegations made against other employees were received through the whistleblowing process on 3 March 2022. Per Company policy, these allegations will also be treated with the same level of fairness and objectivity. Parties will be given the opportuniy for their versions to be heard and considered along with supporting evidence to ensure all associated issues are adequately addressed.
“MTN Nigeria is committed to providing a safe environment for all its employees free from discrimination on any grounds and harassment at work, includingsexual harassment, and conducting business in accordance with extant laws.
It added, “the Company operates a zero-tolerance policy for any form of unethical practice in the workplace. All complaints of sexual harassment and other violations are taken seriously and treated with respect, sensitivity and in confidence.”
MTN Nigeria is one of Africa’s largest providers of communications services, connecting approximately 68 million people in communities across the country with each other and the world. Guided by a belief that everybody deserves the benefits of a modern connected life, MTN Nigeria’s leadership posifion in coverage, capacihy and innovation has remainedconstant since its launch in 2001. MTN Nigeria is part of the MTN Group a multinational telecommunications group, which operates in 20 countries in Africa and the Middle East.
