MTN Ghana has emerged as the top-performing operating company within the MTN Group, reinforcing its leadership in both telecommunications and digital solutions. The announcement was made during the MTN Global Leadership Gathering (GLG) 2026, an annual event that brings together senior leaders from MTN operations worldwide to recognize exceptional performance, innovation, and strategic execution.
MTN Ghana’s performance in the 2025 MTN Group Million Dollar Challenge underscores its market-leading execution, strong financial results, and ability to scale impactful platforms across Fintech, Enterprise, and Consumer segments. The company’s remarkable achievement highlights its commitment to innovation, customer value creation, and sustainable long-term growth.
In addition to being recognized as the overall top performer, MTN Ghana earned six major awards, reflecting the excellence of its operations and leadership. 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 pride in the company’s achievement, stating:
“This recognition is a testament to the dedication, creativity, and execution excellence of our teams. Leading the MTN Group 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 strategic forum for MTN leaders to review progress, refine priorities, and reinforce the leadership standards necessary to navigate an increasingly competitive and complex digital environment.
MTN Ghana’s exceptional performance positions it as a benchmark for operational and strategic excellence within the MTN Group and cements its role as a leader 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 broad 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, with its strategy, Ambition 2025, focusing 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
