Chief executive officer of Airtel Africa Segun Ogunsanya received a send-off party on Saturday following his retirement with effect from July 1, 2024.
The party was held at Harbour Point Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun attended the occasion to honour one of the state’s most influential persons.
Also among the attendees were Tony Elumelu, Segun Osoba, Oba Otudeko, and Dele Momodu.
Comedian Akpororo entertained the guests with jokes.
Airtel announced Ogunsanya’s retirement in January, saying Sunil Taldar would replace Ogunsanya as the new managing director and CEO.
Ogunsanya, who joined the firm in 2012, ran the Nigerian operations of the telecommunications and mobile money company for nine years before he was appointed CEO of the group in 2021.
Following his retirement, the firm said Ogunsanya will also be available to advise the chairman, the Airtel Africa board, and CEO for 12 months.
Ogunsanya will also become the Airtel Africa Charitable Foundation’s inaugural chair.
The foundation will be a separate legal entity and be independent of the Airtel Africa Group.
Commenting on the development at the time, chairman of Airtel Africa Plc, Sunil Mittal, appreciated Ogunsanya for his commitment and significant contribution to the company.
“I am pleased Segun has agreed, following his retirement, to assume the new role as chair of the Airtel Africa Charitable Foundation, where he will bring his visionary leadership to this new philanthropic initiative to advance development and prosperity across Africa,” Mittal said.
