Announcing the appointment, Moolman said as Chief Financial Officer, Awobodu will serve as MTN Nigeria’s strategic Financial Business Partner and lead the organisation in facilitating decision-making through sound business insights and analysis that drives business improvement and performance.

Nigeria CommuncationsWeek reports that Awobodu is noted as eminently qualified to do just that. With over 22 years professional experience and international exposure in Finance, Awobodu holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance & Banking from the University of Lagos and a Masters’ degree in Finance from the University of Leicester.

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“Awobodu’s appointment is indeed a strong reflection of the MTN talent management creed; Management’s commitment to it and the quality and abundance of talent in MTN Nigeria,” said MTN Nigeria CEO Ferdi Moolman.

MTN Nigeria's new CFO began his career in 1994 with Procter & Gamble (P&G) NigeriaLtd. and held various positions including Group Manager, Financial Analysis & Treasury, Lagos; Group Manager, Plant Finance & Accounting, Ibadan and Financial/Senior Financial Analyst.

Awobodu then joined MTN Nigeria’s Finance Division in February 2002 as Fixed Assets Manager and rose through the ranks and became the first Nigerian CFO of MTN Iran.