Shaibu Haruna, Chief Executive Officer of MoMo Ghana, has been recognized as Fintech CEO of the Year, a major accolade that highlights his leadership and innovation in digital financial services. The award was announced during the MTN Global Leadership Gathering (GLG) 2026, where MTN Ghana also emerged as a top-performing operating company within the MTN Group, reinforcing its global reputation for operational excellence.
The Million Dollar Challenge 2025, MTN Group’s flagship internal competition, seeks to drive strategic execution, innovation, and value creation across all MTN operating companies. MTN Ghana’s exceptional performance, including multiple wins in Connectivity, Enterprise, Consumer, and Fintech platforms, underscores the company’s strong financial performance, operational efficiency, and market-leading innovation.
In addition to being named Fintech CEO of the Year, Shaibu Haruna also earned 1st Runner-Up for Overall CEO of the Year, further cementing his status as a global leader in digital financial services. MTN Ghana won six major awards at the competition, reflecting the company’s commitment to delivering transformative digital solutions and exceptional customer value.
Commenting on the recognition, Stephen Blewett, CEO of MTN Ghana, said:
“Shaibu Haruna’s award is a proud testament to the vision, dedication, and innovative spirit of our teams. MTN Ghana’s strong performance across Fintech, Enterprise, and Consumer platforms shows that we are building sustainable platforms for future growth. I am immensely proud of our people for their discipline, creativity, and unwavering commitment to delivering excellence.”
The GLG 2026 provided a platform for MTN leaders from across the globe to assess performance, refine strategies, and reinforce leadership standards needed to succeed in an increasingly competitive and digital-first environment.
This recognition positions MoMo Ghana and MTN Ghana as benchmarks for innovation, operational excellence, and leadership in the telecom and fintech sectors, both in Ghana and across the MTN Group.
About MoMo Ghana and MTN Ghana (Scancom PLC)
MoMo Ghana, a subsidiary of MTN Ghana, leads in mobile financial services, providing secure, convenient, and innovative solutions for payments, transfers, and digital transactions.
MTN Ghana, the market leader in mobile telecommunications in Ghana, offers a range of services under Pay As You Go, Pay Monthly, and Mobile Financial Services. Part of the MTN Group, a leading operator in emerging markets, MTN Ghana is committed to delivering a bold new digital world for its customers. Scancom PLC is listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange, with its strategy, Ambition 2025, focusing on leading digital solutions for Africa’s progress.
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