Recognizing Excellence in Innovation: Ericsson and GD Experts Ltd Honored at the 2024 MTN Uganda Suppliers’ Forum

By Namutebi Sumayiya

The recently concluded 2024 MTN Uganda Suppliers’ Forum was a landmark event, celebrating the spirit of collaboration and innovation that fuels MTN Uganda’s success. Among the highlights of the forum was the presentation of the Supplier Innovation Award to Ericsson and GD Experts Ltd.

The Supplier Innovation Award was an acknowledgement of suppliers who have made extraordinary contributions to enhancing MTN’s service offerings through innovation, excellence, and a commitment to MTN’s mission.

“We are thrilled to honor GD Experts Ltd for their groundbreaking work in advancing our technological capabilities and helping us deliver world-class services to our customers,” announced Michael Sekadde, the MTN Uganda Human Resources General before handing over the award.

GD Experts Ltd has been a driving force in our journey toward digital transformation. Their remarkable ingenuity and expertise have led to the development of solutions that significantly improve our operational efficiency and service delivery. Their unwavering dedication to innovation and excellence has solidified their position as a valuable partner in our mission to provide top-tier services to our customers.

Adding to this, Nicholas Beijuka, MTN Uganda’s General Manager Capital Projects praised the Ericsson for their outstanding contributions, saying: “Ericsson has consistently demonstrated a commitment to excellence and innovation, which has been pivotal in helping us achieve our strategic objectives. We look forward to continuing this journey together, creating value for our customers and stakeholders.”

Ericsson, with its cutting-edge technology and forward-thinking approach, has consistently pushed the boundaries of what’s possible. Their deep understanding of our needs has been instrumental in enhancing our network infrastructure, ensuring that we continue to offer reliable, high-quality connectivity in an increasingly competitive industry.

The recognition of these outstanding suppliers was a key moment during the forum, which was held under the theme “Building Tomorrow’s Supply Chain Today.” This theme underscored the importance of innovation, collaboration, and adaptability in creating resilient, future-ready supply chains. The event highlighted the critical need to harness emerging technologies and financial solutions to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability in the supply chain ecosystem.