MTN Ghana has been officially recognized as the flagship performer in the 2025 MTN Group Million Dollar Challenge, emerging as the top-performing operating company among MTN’s global operations. The announcement was made at the MTN Global Leadership Gathering (GLG) 2026, a prestigious event that brought together senior leaders from MTN operations worldwide to celebrate outstanding performance, innovation, and strategic execution.
The Million Dollar Challenge is MTN Group’s premier internal competition, designed to drive operational excellence, innovation, and value creation across all MTN operating companies. MTN Ghana’s remarkable achievement underscores its market-leading performance, strong financial results, and ability to scale transformative platforms across Fintech, Enterprise, and Consumer segments.
In addition to the overall top recognition, MTN Ghana earned six major awards, further cementing its status as one of the Group’s most consistent and forward-driven businesses. These awards include:
Million Dollar Challenge 2025 – Connectivity (Enterprise)
Million Dollar Challenge 2025 – Connectivity (Consumer)
Million Dollar Challenge 2025 – Fintech (MoMo Ghana)
CEO of the Year – Fintech: Shaibu Haruna, MoMo Ghana
Overall CEO of the Year (1st Runner-Up): Shaibu Haruna
Stephen Blewett, CEO of MTN Ghana, expressed his delight at the company’s performance, saying:
“This recognition is a powerful endorsement of the relentless commitment, creativity, and execution excellence of our teams. Winning the overall Million Dollar Challenge and leading across critical platforms such as Fintech, Enterprise, and Consumer demonstrates that MTN Ghana is not only delivering strong results but also building sustainable platforms for future growth. I am immensely proud of our people and the discipline with which they continue to execute our strategy.”
The GLG 2026 provided a platform for MTN leaders to evaluate progress, refine strategic priorities, and reinforce the leadership standards required to navigate a competitive and evolving digital landscape.
MTN Ghana’s performance in the 2025 Million Dollar Challenge positions it as a benchmark for operational excellence within the MTN Group, highlighting its commitment to innovation, customer value creation, and sustainable long-term growth. The recognition strengthens MTN Ghana’s leadership position in Ghana’s telecommunications and digital services market.
About MTN Ghana (Scancom PLC)
MTN Ghana is the market leader in mobile telecommunications in Ghana, offering a wide range of services under Pay As You Go, Pay Monthly, and Mobile Financial Services. As part of the MTN Group, a leading operator in emerging markets, MTN Ghana is dedicated to delivering a bold new digital world for its customers, inspired by the belief that everyone deserves the benefits of a modern connected life. Scancom PLC is listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange, and its strategy, Ambition 2025, focuses on leading digital solutions for Africa’s progress.
Media Contacts:
Adwoa Wiafe
Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer
Email: MTNGhana.MediaOffice@mtn.com
Efua Falconer
Acting Senior Manager, Corporate Communications
Email: MTNGhana.MediaOffice@mtn.com
