MTN To Investigate Sexual Harassment Cases On Female Employees

MTN Nigeria on Monday, admitted that the company is facing multiple cases of sexual harassments perpetrated by high profile officers.

The company has said it is set to investigate these allegations made against some of its staff members through its whistle-blowing process.

MTN made this known in a statement titled, Media Report Clarification,’ on the Nigerian Exchange Group Portal, where it assured that it will commenced investigations into the cases.

The first case was reported in May 2021, against the Chief Sales and Distribution Officer of MTN Nigeria, Mr Adekunle Adebiyi, of sexually harassing female employees.

Adebiyi was accused by anonymous whistle blowers of using his position in the company to sexually assault young female employees.

“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 employment 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.”