9Mobile receives second consecutive  SERAS prize for innovation award

By Olivia Nnorom

9Mobile, Nigeria’s telecom provider, has been recognised for its innovation in driving initiatives that solve critical societal challenges for the second consecutive time at the 16th edition of the Sustainability, Entrepreneurship, and Responsibility Awards (SERAS).

The telecom company was awarded the Deborah Leipziger Africa Prize for Innovation for consistently initiating projects that impact the beneficiaries and society. The award was based on the 9mobile Future CEO initiative for secondary school students, aimed at inspiring future leaders by stirring up their interest in business and leadership. The initiative provides promising future leaders the opportunity to walk in the shoes of senior business leaders.

Chineze Amanfo, PR Lead, 9mobile, commended the award organisers for the recognition, stating that it is a well-deserved recognition of service to the brand for its consistency.

“At 9mobile, we are glad that our sustained efforts in the past eleven months are attracting attention and recognition from reputable organisations like the SERAS. Our initiatives and projects are designed to impact society, particularly in education and youth empowerment,” she said.

Amanfo also explained that the 9mobile Future-CEO initiative is aimed at helping build students’ morale, confidence, and leadership capacity in preparation for the future.

According to the 9mobile PR Lead, thi award will undoubtedly motivate the company to intensify its efforts in executing projects that will have long-lasting impacts on society through well-thought-out CSR interventions.

The Deborah Leipziger Africa Prize for Innovation is a pan-African recognition for innovation that addresses crucial problems in society in a sustainable way.

The SERAS awards have become the most prestigious and coveted recognition in the corporate space across Africa, attracting over 1500 entries from more than 350 organizations.