Creating a Safer Digital Future for Nigeria’s Children
As digital connectivity expands, so too does our shared responsibility to ensure that children are safe, informed, and empowered in the online world. While the internet enables young people to learn, connect
and grow, it also exposes them to rising threats that can compromise their rights and well-being.
Addressing these challenges requires more than policy; it demands intentional collaboration, child-centred design, and decisive action.
MTN Nigeria is actively contributing to the realisation of the African Union Child Online Safety and Empowerment Strategy by aligning our programmes, safeguards, and partnerships with its core principles.
Our approach is rooted in protecting children from harm, amplifying their voices, and working with governments, industry, and civil society to create safe, inclusive digital ecosystems.
We continue to strengthen safeguards across our operations, including blocking access to known sources of child sexual abuse material through third-party tools, supporting law enforcement investigations, and
offering confidential public reporting via the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) portal.
In addition, we are deepening awareness and capacity by supporting digital literacy initiatives that equip parents, caregivers, and young users with the knowledge to navigate the online world safely.
But policies and programmes are most effective when shaped with, not just for, young people. That’s why we are committed to supporting platforms and campaigns that centre youth voices and lived experiences, while working with stakeholders to embed these perspectives in policy, education, and digital innovation.