Mr. Modupe Kadri, Chief Financial Officer of MTN Nigeria, has called on accountants and finance professionals to embrace emerging technologies to remain relevant in the digital economy.
Kadri made the call during an interactive session at the 55th Annual Accountants’ Conference of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) held in Abuja.
He said that cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and financial technology (fintech) were transforming global finance and redefining the accounting profession.
“What we were taught in school is not enough anymore. Professionals must learn cloud skills, AI, IT, and cybersecurity,” Kadri said.
He emphasised the need for continuous learning and upskilling to remain competitive in the evolving business environment.
Kadri said MTN Nigeria remained committed to supporting academic institutions and students through capacity-building and employability initiatives.
He noted that the company’s partnership with ICAN was in line with its vision to empower professionals with digital tools and infrastructure for efficiency and innovation.
“The future of every profession, accounting inclusive, is digital,” he said, adding that MTN would continue to invest in digital infrastructure, enterprise solutions, and capacity-building programmes to support industries transitioning into the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR).
On the adoption of AI in finance, Kadri said while AI enhances accuracy and efficiency, it cannot replace human judgment.
“AI can help with processes and cut down review time, but professionals must interpret AI outputs and not rely blindly on them,” he said.
Nigeria CommunicationsWeek reports that MTN Nigeria continues to reinforce its commitment to building a digitally skilled workforce capable of driving sustainable economic growth and innovation across sectors.
