Senior Manager, External Relations, MTN Nigeria, Funso Aina, has been announced as one of the winners at the sixth edition of the Lagos State PR Industry Gala and Award (LaPRIGA), organised by the Lagos State chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR).
Over 20 public relations practitioners drawn from public and private sectors were honoured at the colourful event held on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at D’Podium Event Centre, Ikeja, Lagos.
Aina received the award for best in crisis management in recognition of his efforts in managing high-level stakeholders at MTN Nigeria.
Since he joined the organization, Aina has lent his expertise and multi-sectoral experience in Public Relations to shaping the reputation of the company.
While receiving the award, Aina said he considered the award, coming from an industry regulator, a testament to MTN’s commitment to ethical stakeholder management, issues optimization, and belief in working with Nigerians to progress.
“I am grateful for the recognition and extend my appreciation to the Lagos Chapter of the NIPR for consistently organising the awards, and more importantly for promoting best practice in the industry.”
