MTN Ghana Hosts CSO Forum on Connectivity, Sustainability, and Digital Inclusion
By Ernest Best Anane
MTN Ghana convened a forum with selected Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) at its Accra Head Office on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, focusing on critical themes of connectivity, sustainability, and digital inclusion.
The engagement underscores MTN’s commitment to stakeholder dialogue, transparency, and partnerships driving Africa’s digital progress.
Adwoa Wiafe, Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer, emphasized sustainability’s central role in MTN’s strategy, citing initiatives like banning plastic bottles and adopting renewable energy (half of MTN Ghana’s energy now from green sources).
Reuben Opata, Chief Technical Officer, revealed MTN’s over $1 billion investment in Ghana’s network for quality connectivity, despite challenges like frequent fiber cuts costing $22 million in repairs this year.
Reuben Opata, Underscored investment centrality for reliable connectivity and challenges like fiber cuts impacting service.
The Discussions addressed accessibility for persons with disabilities, customer experience, economic growth via digital tech, Mobile Money fraud, affordability, and inclusivity, with participants stressing continued collaboration.
Madam Adwoa Wiafe Stressed CSOs’ critical partnership role in shaping policy and public discourse as the telecom sector evolves.
Madam Georgina Asare Fiagbenu, Reaffirmed MTN’s commitment to stakeholder engagement and transparent communication for trust and collaboration.
