The future of
#Africa
is vibrant & the empowerment of its youth will play a major role in transforming the continent into a people-driven, global powerhouse. But how can we provide them with the tools to learn, grow & innovate? My thoughts
@Forbes
👇
For the second time,
@IHSTowers
Nigeria has been recognized as the Africa Telecom Infrastructure Provider of the year at the Africa Information Technology and Telecom Awards (AITTA) held in Accra, Ghana this past weekend.
#Towerco
#AITTA
#StrongCustomerService
Today is the culmination of years of hard work - I am humbled by this team & so proud to reach this milestone!
@IHSTowers
lists on the
@NYSE
#TowersofStrength
Did you know? Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa are leading the rise in Africa's GDP, which is expected to grow 3.5% in 2022.
#Entrepreneur
@entrepreneur
Today we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - a courageous leader, driven by integrity, who put those who needed him before himself.
"Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?"
#MLK
#MLKDay
I’ve been thinking about what lies ahead for the telecoms infrastructure industry in 2024. Here are some of the emerging trends I’m seeing for this year👇
1. Ramping up the 4-to-5G transition in developing communities: the rollout continues, as most of our markets remain on
This
#InternationalDayofEducation
marks the second anniversary of the
@IHSTowers
partnership with
@UNICEF
&
@Gigaglobal
, an initiative focused on connecting every school in the world to the Internet by 2030.
Let’s continue bridging the digital divide in education!
At
@IHSTowers
, we are proud to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters development & innovation across our diverse team. One way we do so is through our global Women in IHS Network (WIIN) mentoring program that helps female employees accelerate their careers & strengthen
Growing up in Lebanon, I never imagined I’d be the CEO of a Nigerian company listed on the
#NYSE
. In my recent interview w/ Leaders Magazine, I discussed co-founding
@IHSTowers
& how we transformed it into one of the largest independent multinational tower companies in the world
Growing up in Beirut during a time of political uncertainty, I relied on education as a path for me to accomplish my dreams. Waking up every morning at 4am & spending weekends studying as a teenager became the foundation for my achievements today.
This made touring the
@Harvard
Today
@IHSTowers
announced the expansion of our partnership with
@AirtelNigeria
. Together we’re committed to serving our customers & the connectivity demands of Africa as we facilitate mobile connectivity across our largest market in line with our sustainability strategies.
Great conversation with
@FrankCNBC
yesterday discussing the
@IHSTowers
expanded partnership with
@AirtelNigeria
.
Communication has become a basic human need & we will continue making it possible for our customers across the world.
Thank you to our employees, customers, partners, and the NYSE team for making today so special. We are delighted and honored to be members of the
#NYSEcommunity
and look forward to this exciting new chapter as a public company!
@IHSTowers
#TowersofStrength
Growing up, I always had a deep appreciation for education - I knew it was the key to building a successful & impactful life. This made my conversation at
@TuckSchool
's Emerging Markets Conference last week all the more meaningful.
We discussed my journey as an entrepreneur, the
I’m pleased to share that
@IHSTowers
reached a significant milestone with
@MTNNG
to extend all Nigerian tower Master Lease Agreements until December 2032, covering approximately 13,500 tenancy contracts & all tower MLA's in Nigeria.
This renewal is a testament to the strength of
Congratulations
#IHSCameroon
and
@unicefcameroon
for the "Connect My School" E-container initiative at the Mokolo Primary School, Bertoua. With new technologies, internet connectivity, and smart infrastructure, this initiative offers an enhanced learning experience for all.
Mindfulness of our planet’s future is vital to sustainability. Guide your business towards being more aware of technology utilization, dependency on plastic and being conscious consumers
@Forbes
#sustainability
#globaltrends
Building the right communications infrastructure is key to advancing the current digital revolution in Africa, an important innovation theme I discussed with Axum founding partner Robin Miller this past weekend at the annual Harvard Business School Africa Business Conference.
Did you know that Teraco, the largest independent data center in Africa, has been bought by a US operator to take advantage of the booming internet use throughout the continent?
#SouthAfrica
#digitalconnectivity
@FT
The World Ahead 2022 – Ten trends to watch in the coming year. The coming year will be characterized by the need to adjust to new, post-pandemic realities
@TheEconomist
An incredible experience last week at The Salute to Freedom Gala hosted by the
@IntrepidMuseum
in NYC. It was an honor getting to meet the brave individuals who have served our nation, including the Guest of Honor and first female Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Lisa
Join me on February 17th for a powerful discussion on innovation and building Africa’s digital infrastructure with Harvard’s
@HBSABC
in Boston, MA. Register for the event at:
Great to hear such a lively & insightful discussion between
@IHSTowers
Board members Ursula Burns & Maria Carolina Lacerda, moderated by Senior Vice President & Associate General Counsel, Mélissa Trovoada-Darko for International Women’s Day!
Exploring the theme of "Championing
As we approach the new year, I'd like to take a moment to thank the incredible
@IHSTowers
team. You are what makes our company exceptional.
Wishing everyone and their loved ones a Happy Holiday season. Looking forward to what 2024 brings!
Did you know?
#Smartphones
will account for almost two thirds of connections in Sub-Saharan
#Africa
by 2025, fueled by financing plans, teleco infrastructure & more affordable devices
@GSMAAfrica
Thoroughly enjoyed last night's
@NYSE
Christmas Tree Lighting with my children which was dedicated to the theme of global giving.
@IHSTowers
chose
@TheEndFund
for its ornament, in order to highlight the importance of ending tropical diseases.
#BeatNTDs
Congratulations
#IHSNigeria
for another excellent partnership, focused on creating a leading technology and innovation hub that fosters disruptive ideas and supports start-ups
#towersofstrength
#IHSNigeria
has partnered with the Kwara State Government to build the Ilorin Innovation Hub. This technology facility will be a central hub for young people, providing an enabling environment for technology talent and start-ups to thrive.
#Innovation
#BeyondtheTowers
#Nigeria
As one of the largest independent tower companies in the world,
@IHSTowers
understands & prioritizes our responsibility in creating a more sustainable future.
Today, I'm pleased to share our 2023 Sustainability Report demonstrating our progress in advancing our sustainability
As consumer data and
#AI
-driven demands grow, the telecoms industry can scale itself even further. In my recent chat with
@FortuneMagazine
, I shared how
@IHSTowers
is exploring this growth opportunity, while striving to lead ethically in emerging markets.
What if humans could universally protect themselves from
#AI
, using AI?
@tfh_technology
is creating the World ID, which might be able to do just that - using the human iris. It may be controversial, but the advancement of technology can’t be stopped.
Today we released our Q2 2024 results. Pleased to share our progress, including extending & renewing contracts w/
@MTNGroup
across all our African markets over the next decade. Thanks to the
@IHSTowers
team for your continued dedication & hard work! $IHS
Delighted to welcome
@JebBush
and Nick Land, former Exec Chairman, Ernst & Young to
@IHSTowers
Board of Directors. The Board and I are excited to work with individuals of such calibre as we continue to transform emerging market telecommunications.
#connectivity
#emergingmarkets
Brilliant to be back in
#Nigeria
for our 2023 CEO Conference! For two days, our leaders and key decision makers inspired me with their innovative and collaborative mindsets, and drive to work towards an even brighter future for IHS. Together, we can take IHS to new heights!
Next week, we’ll see the first spacewalk attempt from a private organization – the
@PolarisProgram
mission. They’ll be looking to reach new heights humans haven’t gone to in 50+ years. Could be the start of something revolutionary. 🙌
Last week, our colleagues in IHS Cameroon hosted the second edition of the Telecom Olympics, an annual gathering aimed at strengthening partnerships with customers and suppliers through sports!
@IHSTowers
#TelecomOlympics2023
Very proud of this new joint initiative and excited to establish the 3MTT Learning Community, a nationwide learning initiative to empower Nigerians with critical digital skills
@IHSTowers
#towersofstrength
Happy to spend some time today with our health and safety champions from all over! Great team! At IHS the health,safety and welfare of our people come first!
Delighted for
@IHSTowers
to have won two awards for Recruitment Program of the Year and Rising Star of the Year at the
#GlobalWomeninTelco
&Tech2019 awards in London last night - congratulations to the team!!
@TowerXchange
It was a pleasure speaking with
@timsteno
at
@business
about the market landscape & how
@IHSTowers
is providing connectivity across Africa, Latin America & the Middle East to nearly 800 million people in 11 countries. Our convo begins at the 21:10 mark.👇
“You cannot have downtime.” The dash to fuel
#AI
models is creating a major demand for power. With it comes a data center building boom to meet the needs of
#ChatGPT
& other AI-based products. Another reminder that connectivity is a human necessity.
Fabulous weekend with the
@MTNGROUP
CEO,
@RalphMupita
, pursuing one of our shared hobbies: watching Formula 1 in our wonderful IHS jerseys! We thank you Ralph for your vision and continuous support.
#MiamiGP
#F1
I am humbled to be featured alongside so many bright and successful entrepreneurs! Hoping we help inspire another generation of
#entrepreneurship
@forbesafrica
Our Chairman and CEO
@sam1darwish
shares his insight and experience of building one of the world's leading emerging market telecommunications infrastructure provider in
@forbesafrica
$IHS has started trading on the
@NYSE
! This is the beginning of an exciting next chapter for
@IHSTowers
as part of the
#NYSEcommunity
. Importantly, we are a step closer to achieving our mission of advancing connectivity across global emerging markets.
#TowersofStrength
Delighted to see that
@IHSTowers
has been nominated one of Africa's Top 20 Best Places to Work! We remain focused on training and helping our employees thrive.
Just completed the 3.5 mile JPM Corporate Challenge run in Central Park with the
@IHSTowers
New York A-Team! Colby remains our NY running captain…for now! I recommend every operation participates in a similar challenge…and am happy to volunteer 😊
#Education
#Entrepreneurs
are becoming more and more innovative with new ideas - SPARK provides
#SouthAfrican
children in working villages with affordable private kindergarten through seventh grade school.
@Forbes
Keen to read the latest analysis on telecoms in Nigeria? Experts note another 40,000 towers are needed to ensure good coverage is provided throughout the country. Find out more here:
I’m saddened by the loss of life in Pennsylvania. My thoughts are with President Trump, his loved ones, and all those impacted by yesterday’s horrifying and senseless act. There is no place for any type of violence in our society. We must stand together in support of our freedom.
Delighted to have opened
@IHSTowers
’ 2022 CEO Conference with a fireside chat with our SVP of Communications where we discussed our performance, company highlights and strategic ambitions along with a few lines from my favorite Robert Frost poem
#TowersofStrength
At
@IHSTowers
, we strive to make a positive impact in the communities in which we operate - our Generator Recycling Program refurbishes end-of-life generators and donates them to local schools, hospitals and orphanages most in need
Delighted to have closed the deal with
@MTNGroup
and
@MTNza
. Through this transaction,
@IHSTowers
has now entered the most industrialized economy in Africa as South Africa’s largest independent tower operator.
Great to see
#IHSRwanda
support local healthcare infrastructure by donating generators to two health centers in the Gicumbi District, helping these busy centers open their doors to even more patients. Keep up the good work!
#BeyondtheTowers
#community
#healthcare
Congratulations
#IHSNigeria
for winning the Most Innovative Telecom Connectivity Provider of the Year award at the Titans of Tech Awards in Lagos!
#nigeria
#connectivity
Great vid from
@bbgoriginals
, looking at a new type of "space race" taking place to connect consumers with internet coverage in all corners of the earth, via a vast relay network of low-earth orbit satellites. It'll be fascinating to see how this unfolds.
The Global Limitless Educator program is now OPEN for applications from educators in Brazil and Nigeria. Elevate your teaching by launching into STEM through the inspiring universe of space exploration. Applications close December 6th.
#STEMBeyondStars
“After school, I want to become a teacher who uses technology as a tool in my daily teachings.”- Mutesi, a student in Rwanda.
As children prepare to go
#BackToSchool
, we
@IHSTowers
are proud to support
@UNICEF
&
@GigaGlobal
to help young people like Mutesi succeed.
#IHSBrazil
and
@stembrasil
are helping bring STEM subjects to life in the classroom! Through donated STEM kits, students in elementary schools in Rio de Janeiro are able to conduct practical experiences to help solve real-life problems.
#STEMBrasil
#Educa
çãoSTEM
#STEMlearning
Last month I summited Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania alongside my 14-year-old son, and together we discovered another face of our beautiful Africa. Carried at heart by both my family and extended IHS family, it showed me the importance of resilience, dedication and determination.
Incredibly proud to see IHS contribute to these efforts. Private sector partnerships are vital and we hope to continue being part of the discussion to tackle Africa's displacement crisis.
Honored to see
#IHSCameroon
at the 2023 Africa Forum on Displacement: Private Sector Solutions in Ghana, and help champion the shared goal of a private sector-led vision to tackle displacement crises across the continent. Thank you
@Refugees
for bringing us into the discussion.
Last week,
@IHSTowers
shareholders ratified governance enhancements at our 2024 AGM & also signed an MLA with MTN Rwanda. Constructive shareholder engagement & strong commercial progress demonstrates our commitment to drive value for shareholders. $IHS
Nigerian entrepreneur, Adedeji Pelumi, is revolutionizing the travel industry in Nigeria with his global reservation software designed specifically for the African market.
#Africa
#entrepreneur
#technology
IHS is proud to have sponsored 20 educators from Nigeria and Brazil to the Limitless Global Educator Program to help enrich their teachings and expand their worldview to offer deeper education to their students.
Earlier this year, educators from Brazil and Nigeria visited
Incredibly proud to see
#IHSBrazil
recognized at the Tele.Síntese awards for their role in bringing connectivity to some of Brazil’s largest favelas. Huge congratulations to our Brazil team!
#connectivity
#innovation
#Brazil
I'm honored to have won this award and am extremely grateful to the
@IHSTowers
team for all of their hard work. We remain focused on improving the quality and availability of the telco infrastructure that enables an increasingly connected world!
#towersofstrength
Our Chairman and CEO
@sam1darwish
wins BusinessDay Most Admired CEO of the Year with his vision for building a global telecoms infrastructure company that serves the fastest-growing emerging markets!
Couldn’t be more excited to see
#IHSTowers
partner with
@explorelsi
to bring the wonders of space to Brazil and Nigeria, and educators to the heart of space exploration in Houston, Texas! Visit learn more!
In case you're curious to hear my insights on how
@IHSTowers
, one of the world's leading emerging market telecommunications infrastructure provider, has been built via
@forbesafrica
#TowersofStrength
Congratulations
#IHSCameroon
for their recent win at the 2022
@corp_award
recognizing their fantastic sustainability initiatives and partnership with
@USAID
Cameroon.
“Connectivity is a critical enabler of social and economic change. Its dynamism constantly offers us new ways to overcome both global and regional development challenges."
#connectivity
#Africa
#sustainability
@IHSTowers
Nigeria was named Employer of Choice (>1000 employees) and HR Director Jubril Saba won the award of HR Leader of the Year at the Nigeria HR People Magazine Awards this month. Congratulations to the Nigeria team for these prestigious awards!
“Jack Ma, founder of e-commerce giant
@AlibabaGroupHolding
, is looking to empower entrepreneurs in Africa so that they can help drive change in the world’s second largest continent.”
#Africa
#entrepreneurship
Our partnership with the Nigerian Ministry of Communications for the digital skills training of 3 million Nigerians is a critical part of the Renewed Hope Agenda aimed at building Nigeria’s technical talent backbone to power its digital economy and position it as a net talent
Investment in
#Nigeria
is primarily focused on
#fintech
, but that focus is being shifted towards opportunities in the healthcare and education sectors
@FT
Delighted to have joined our
@IHSTowers
International Women's Day celebration in the London office, along with a few of our female board members, to discuss the importance of
#EmbracingEquity
#IWD2023
A fantastic milestone for the Giga team!
@IHSTowers
is proud to support Giga's crucial efforts to connect every school in the world to the internet, and every young person to information, opportunity and choice.
#education