By Christabel DANSO ABEAM ([email protected] )
MTN Group has officially elevated its Ghana operations to a major subsidiary, following the country’s remarkable performance and immense growth potential, according to the telecommunication’s Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Ralph Mupita.
In a media engagement at the MTN head office in Accra, Mr. Mupita underscored the country’s consistent double-digit growth, sturdy digital adoption, and significant initiative towards mobile money, data and growing digital services.
He noted that these strategic steps have positioned the Ghanaian market as one of the top-performing operations in the group.
“Until last year, we had only two major subsidiaries — South Africa and Nigeria. Ghana has now been added as the third. This decision was based purely on performance and potential,” he highlighted.
He stressed that the meeting focused on quality of service, investment promotion, digital infrastructure, and fintech regulation.
During the visit, Mr. Mupita met with key stakeholders including the Bank of Ghana, the Communications Minister Sam George, and the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC). The discussions focused on quality of service, investment promotion, digital infrastructure, and fintech regulation.
Key outcomes from engagements
The CEO mentioned network expansion , where MTN is committed to add 500 new telecommunications sites in 2026 to improve coverage and quality of service.
Also, an advocacy on 5G. The company emphasized that access to 5G spectrum would empower households and businesses, enhancing broadband connectivity across urban and rural areas.
On Mobile Money security, the telecommunication says it will collaborate with the Bank of Ghana, while leveraging AI tools to address fraud and scams in the mobile money ecosystem.
Digital Infrastructure and AI Initiatives was also discussed. Mr. Mupita also revealed that MTN Group will support with fiber rollout, AI data centers, and digital skilling programs for youth, particularly in creative content development.
Concluding, Mr. Mupita expressed confidence in Ghana’s digital transformation potential while citing India’s digital growth as an example.
“Ghana has the raw talent, human capital, and infrastructure to achieve similar socio-economic transformation. Nothing stops Ghana from fulfilling its ambitions by deploying digital infrastructure and leveraging the digital economy,” he established.
He also reaffirmed MTN’s excitement about deepening capital investment and driving socio-economic impact in Ghana: “We are super excited to allocate more capital here because we believe it can have a meaningful socio-economic impact. The future is bright, and we will deepen our commitments in the months ahead.”
Ebenezer Asante, Senior Vice President, MTN Ghana also highlighted that leadership engagement with authorities is about reaffirming the company’s commitment and aligning strategy with national priorities, and stressed that the country’s success is not only measured by past performance but its readiness to accept future opportunities.
Mr. Asante echoed optimism and noted that: “Even as the company performs, so will we continue to transform and take full advantage of AI and emerging opportunities. The team here is fantastic, and we are ready for the next phase of growth.”
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