Airtel Nigeria’s Adebimpe Ayo-Elias named HR Leader of the Year

Adebimpe Ayo-Elias, the Director of Human Resources and Administration at Airtel Nigeria, has been honoured as the HR Leader of the Year at the 2024 HR People Magazine Awards, hosted by Mapelwood Global Resource.

The award ceremony, which took place recently at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, recognized exceptional HR professionals across Nigeria who have made significant contributions to organisational success and the development of positive workplace cultures.

CEO of Airtel Nigeria, Carl Cruz, congratulated Ayo-Elias on her achievement, highlighting the impact of her leadership not only at Airtel but across the broader HR industry. 

“Adebimpe’s dedication and leadership in HR have extended far beyond Airtel, and this award is a well-deserved recognition of her significant influence in the field. We are incredibly proud of her accomplishments and look forward to her continued contributions to both Airtel and the HR industry,” Cruz remarked.

Ayo-Elias, upon receiving the award, expressed her gratitude and reaffirmed her commitment to fostering world-class HR practices at Airtel Nigeria. 

“I am truly thankful for this recognition, and it motivates me to continue working towards creating an environment that promotes growth, innovation, and the well-being of our employees,” she said. 

“At Airtel, we are committed to building a culture that empowers our people, and this award serves as an encouragement to keep driving these values forward.”

The award underscores Airtel Nigeria’s ongoing dedication to talent development and employee empowerment, solidifying the company’s position as a leader in creating a progressive and impactful workplace.