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MTN Ghana has launched a major initiative dubbed “MTN SME Accelerate” to drive the growth and sustainability of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the country.
The initiative, themed “Business Done Smarter, Faster, and Better,” marks a strategic shift from a one-month campaign to a year-long program focused on empowering SMEs with digital tools, resources, and access to market opportunities.
Speaking at the launch, Chief Executive Officer of MTN Ghana, Stephen Blewett, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to supporting Ghana’s economic development through entrepreneurship.
He added that, MTN is committed to equipping them with the right tools and resources to thrive in today’s digital economy.
The Chief Enterprise Business Officer of MTN Ghana, Angela Mensah-Poku, highlighted challenges facing SMEs such as limited digitization, inadequate access to credit, and capacity constraints.
She noted that the year-long format is intended to provide more impactful and sustained engagement.
A key highlight of the launch was the unveiling of the “MTN Adwumapa Bundle”, a specialized package tailored for women-led SMEs. The bundle offers enhanced connectivity and access to platforms such as SME fairs and pop-up shops to promote visibility and market access.
CEO of the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), Ms. Margaret Ansei, expressed her agency’s readiness to collaborate with MTN in deepening the role of technology in SME operations.
The SME Accelerate initiative will include nationwide capacity-building sessions, expanded market activations, and leadership training—particularly targeting women in business. It will climax in December with the SME GrowAfrica Awards (SMEGA Awards), which will recognize outstanding SMEs based on performance and innovation.
Dignitaries present at the event included the Bulgarian Consul to Ghana, H.E. Nico van Staalduinen; Ambassador of Malta to Ghana, H.E. Jean Claude Galea Mallia; Her Royal Majesty Nana Esi Ninsin VIII, Queen Mother of Ekumfi; and Dr. Joe Tackie, Board Chair of SME GrowAfrica and AfCFTA.
With SME Accelerate, MTN Ghana is positioning itself as a key enabler of enterprise development in Ghana, helping local businesses build resilience and scale for long-term success.
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