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Group CEO of MTN, Ralp Mupita (the tallest) with the President of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. Also in the pic are Ebenezer Twum Asante, Senior Vice President for Markets and Nompilo Morafo, Chief Sustainability and Corporate Affairs Officer of MTN.

 

 

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The MTN Group President and CEO, Ralph Mupita, has described “Ghana as a key market for the MTN Group” and has therefore pledged his company’s commitment to the country.

He made this known during a meeting  with President Nana Akufo-Addo, at the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly set of meetings in the US.

Present at the meeting were Senior Vice President for Markets, Ebenezer Asante, and Chief Sustainability and Corporate Affairs Officer, Nompilo Morafo.

The courtesy visit to the President of Ghana by MTN was part of useful engagements the company drew up for discussion at the world body’s meetings.

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They discussed issues related to the current global macro-economic developments and the impact on African countries.

The team also dwelt on developments in the telecommunications sector, rural broadband coverage, progress with MTN’s localization plans, now at 23.7%.

Most importantly, the Group CEO pledged the commitment to Ghana as a key market for the MTN Group.

About SCANCOM PLC

MTN Ghana is the market leader in the mobile telecommunications industry in Ghana, offering subscribers a range of exciting options under Pay As You Go, Pay Monthly and Mobile Financial Services.

The company is part of the MTN Group which is a leading emerging market leader with a clear vision to lead the delivery of a bold new digital world to our customers.

MTN is inspired by a belief that everyone deserves the benefits of a modern connected life.

Scancom PLC is listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange.

MTN’s strategy is Ambition 2025 which is to lead digital solutions for Africa’s progress.

By Michael Ofosu-Afriyie 

Kumasi