- In the next three years, MTN plans to invest US$25 million to strengthen Ghana’s digital ecosystem.
- Another US$150 million is committed to improving the network and IT systems to connect the balance 15 per cent of Ghanaians in the remote communities.
At the company’s 25th Anniversary Celebration, in Accra, last week, Mr Selorm Adadevoh, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MTN, has announced the MTN investment plan to support Ghana’s digital agenda. In the next three years, MTN plans to invest US$25 million to strengthen Ghana’s digital ecosystem. Another US$150 million is committed to improving the network and IT systems to connect the balance 15 per cent of Ghanaians in the remote communities. The most significant project is the building of an ICT hub in Ghana.
The CEO added that due to its good governance, political stability, policy predictability and consistent economic growth over the years, Ghana was viewed as a favourable destination to invest. MTN will work with Government through the Ministry of Communications and Digitalization, to support the development of the digital ecosystem that in turn will enhance business development.
The CEO said the company aims at building the largest and most valuable platform business with a focus on Africa. The strategy is based on five pillars: Fintech Solutions, Digital and Ayoba, Enterprise, Network as a Service, and an API Marketplace. The effort is a sustained investment in the MTN Ghana business in the areas of rural connectivity and in implementing digital platforms to give the opportunity to our customers to live a modern connected life. Mrs Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, Minister of Communication and Digitisation, applauded MTN for playing a lead role in bringing innovation and transformation to the sector and assured a stronger partnership between government and MTN to move Ghana’s telecom market into the forefront of the Africa continent.
