The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and pan-African operator MTN Group today launched a joint campaign – “One More Push” – to encourage people across the continent to not give up in the fight against COVID-19, and to continue to wear their masks, wash their hands and practice social distancing. “With third and fourth waves of COVID-19 sweeping across parts of Africa, we cannot overstate the importance of everyone doing their best right now to keep the virus at bay,” says Africa CDC Director, Dr John Nkengasong. “This campaign aims to encourage people to keep practising the preventative measures we know can limit the spread of COVID-19.” The awareness campaign is an extension of the African Union’s ‘Adapted Africa Joint Continental Strategy for COVID-19 Pandemic’ endorsed by Africa’s Health Ministers and aligned to the ‘Prevent, Monitor and Treat’ approach. It is also an extension of the partnership between the Africa CDC and MTN, which includes the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines to health workers across the continent through the Group’s US$25 million donation. “One More Push” is a renewed drive to encourage the public not to give up now. It asks that all of us keep our masks on, wash or sanitise our hands, and maintain a physical distance from each other until it is safe to no longer do so. In this way, we will be able to get back to the ‘old normal’ (or the best possible version of it) sooner rather than later. The “One More Push” campaign is about encouraging the people of Africa to remain vigilant in fighting COVID-19, at a time when we are experiencing new waves of infections, and vaccination progress towards herd immunity is still some time away for our people.” says MTN Group President and CEO Ralph Mupita, noting that MTN’s fortunes were closely tied to the health and prosperity of the continent. A key part of the campaign is onemorepushafrica.com, a digital content hub of credible and authoritative third-party content covering all things related to COVID-19. This includes facts around getting vaccinated, advice from leading healthcare bodies and medical experts, and important information from the Africa CDC. “As we continue with the distribution of vaccines across the continent, we all need to keep focused on overcoming COVID-19,” said Dr Nkengasong. “We implore all of Africa’s people to keep it up – let’s all give it one more push.” Visit onemorepushafrica.com for trustworthy content around vaccinations and the virus and to let us know what you are keeping your mask up for. Follow the #OneMorePushAfrica conversation on social media. Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana/Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 05555568093
CEO MTN- Selorm Adadevoh(mid) flanked by MTN Executives ( R) Jemimah Walsh- Sam Addo and (L) Senior Mgrs for MTN Business Sidick- Abubakar Mohammed& Estelle Asare (4)
10 Lucky SMEs To Enjoy Business Make Over As MTN Business Launches SME Campaign
Ten (10) lucky SMEs will enjoy a full ‘Business Make Over’ as a part of a campaign launched by MTN Business to create more awareness on how small businesses can use the power of technology to enhance the management of their businesses and to grow their businesses’ competitiveness in the context of a regional and global marketplace. The MTN Business SME Campaign was launched under the theme, “MTN Business, Your Partner for Growth”. The campaign will run for six (6) months and will feature the following: New and refreshed products and services especially suited to support small and upcoming businesses will be launched over the next 6 months. Digital webinars tailored to support SMEs with growth and digital acceleration topic areas SME engagements will be held in Greater Accra and Ashanti regions among others A mega promo for SME at the end of the year and a special loyalty event to appreciate existing customers Winners of the ‘Business Make Over’ will receive packages including free MTN connectivity, free smart phones from Atlantic Phones; free set up on Hubtel E-commerce site, one year Business Manager App service by Npontu Technologies, free Vehicle Trackers by E-solutions, Banking and capacity building services by Fidelity bank, MoMo Merchant set up, one year unified communications and IVR service, Digital Advertising Service and an MTN Business surprise goody bag among many others. To be among the lucky 10, the business must be an SME with 50 or less staff and must purchase an MTN Business Service at GHC 200 minimum, upload a video of how the business is using the service on social media, tag 10 other small businesses and follow MTN Ghana and MTN Business on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. Speaking at the launch of the campaign, Chief Executive Officer of MTN Ghana, Selorm Adadevoh indicated that as part of the 25th anniversary, the company wants Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) growth to be one of MTN’s lasting legacies for the business community. He said, “We are embarking on this campaign because we believe everyone, including MSMEs, deserve the benefits of a modern connected life. With technology-based innovations such as e-Payments, business management suites, e-Commerce, Marketplace, Apps, to name a few, the achievement of a modern connected life for MSMEs in Ghana will be greatly enhanced.” We are confident that this campaign will yield the desired results.” He added. A partner of the SME Campaign and the Chief Executive Officer of Hubtel, Mr. Alex Bram said he believes the campaign will yield success because everything MTN touches turns into gold. He eulogized MTN for the immense contributions and support the company gives to small businesses to grow. He added that, Ghana needs to learn from Asia as within the last five years, Asia has been able to lift millions out of poverty through the support given to SMEs. Speaking to the media after the launch, the Chief Enterprise Business Officer of MTN Ghana, Sam Addo urged MSMEs to take advantage of the many tailored solutions on offer by MTN Business to gain a competitive edge. He said, “Every MSME has the potential to grow if given the right opportunity, technical and digital platforms to grow”. The SME Campaign which will last for six (6) months will see a lot of exciting activities and promotions churned out for SMEs across the country. Activities including MSME Seminars with seasoned personalities in the industry to share valuable business insights, SME product launches and promotions, and SME association engagement sessions will be organized nationwide. The MTN SME campaign is proudly supported by Hubtel Ghana, Fidelity Bank, Atlantic Phones, E-solutions and Npontu Technologies. Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana/Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 05555568093
MTN Ghana’s Innovative Marketing Campaigns Receive Recognition At The 10th Marketing World Awards
MTN Ghana’s innovative Marketing campaigns have been recognized at the 10th Marketing World Awards held in Accra. The organization won seven awards at the event. MTN was awarded in the following categories, Best COVID 19 Campaign of the year (Wear it for me campaign), Excellence in Branded Content, Best OTT Brand of the year(Ayoba) Innovative Customer Experience of the year and Marketing Team of the year (Gold). Two Executives of MTN Ghana received personality awards at the event. The Chief Corporate Services Officer at MTN Ghana, Mr. Samuel Koranteng was awarded for his Outstanding Contribution to Communications and the Chief Marketing Officer, Mr. Noel Kojo-Ganson was named among the Africa Top 50 Marketing leaders. This is the second time Noel has been named among top Marketing leaders. Receiving the awards on behalf of MTN, the Chief Corporate Services Officer, Mr. Samuel Koranteng expressed appreciation to the organizers for the awards and pledged MTN’s commitment to churn out very innovative products and services to brighten the lives of customers. He said “we always take customer’s feedback very seriously and we always tailor our products and services to meet their digital needs and lifestyle. Mr. Koranteng dedicated the awards to the Marketing and Corporate Communication Teams and all MTN’s customers. Commenting on the awards, the Chief Executive Officer of MTN Ghana, Mr. Selorm Adadevoh commended the team for the awards. He said “I am glad our marketing initiatives and strategies have been recognized. I wish to commend the Marketing team for all the hard work put in place in ensuring the different needs of our customers were met even at the time of COVID where normal business was disrupted. “We are on the journey of leading digital solutions for Africa’s progress and with continuous investment in infrastructure, we are certain to lead the digital space especially in Ghana where we committed to becoming a digital operator by 2023. Ayekoo to the Marketing and Communication teams, especially to Noel Kojo-Ganson and Samuel Koranteng for winning personality awards. It is gratifying these awards were received at the time MTN is celebrating its 25th anniversary” he added. The Marketing World Awards (MWA) recognizes outstanding organizations and individuals that have delivered superior product value to the market and exhibited excellence in upholding concrete marketing strategies, display uniqueness and innovativeness, among offerings, convey clear messages to its consumers, and driving distinctiveness. Marketing World Awards this year celebrates a decade of brands and individuals that have worked tirelessly and passionately In 2019, MTN received seven awards at the Marketing World Awards. Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana/Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 05555568093
GHANA’S VICE PRESIDENT DR. ALHAJI MAHAMUDU BAWUMIA COMMENDS MTN FOR BUILDING 600 BED GIRLS DORMITORY FOR TAMASCO
MTN Ghana Foundation has officially handed over a fully furnished 600-bed dormitory and an adjoining house mistress’ bungalow to the Tamale Senior High School at a cost of GHc2.805 million. The new dormitory block is a two -storey building consisting of 21 rooms, washrooms, courtyard, laundry area. The facility will provide accommodation for 600 female students annually. The provision of the facility will help ease congestion and increase girls’ enrolment in the school. The house mistress’ bungalow comprises two bedrooms, living area, kitchen, toilet and bath. Speaking at the handing over ceremony in Tamale, the CEO of MTN Ghana Selorm Adadevoh said, “The MTN Foundation invested in this project because we believe that young girls deserve a wholesome and safe environment to study and for many more young girls to have the opportunity of a decent education”. “This year marks 25 years of Scancom PLC (also known as MTN) and it is exciting to mark our 25th year recognition with the opening of a 600-bed girls dormitory block that will no doubt change the lives of many of our young Ghanaian girls in the region,” he added. The Vice President of Ghana, Dr. Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia, who is an alumnus of Tamale Senior High School was the guest of honour. The Vice President in his keynote address highlighted the role the school plays in the region as the first Secondary in the northern part of Ghana and congratulated them for churning out great alumni who are contributing to the development of Ghana. The Vice President also commended MTN Ghana Foundation for completing the structure in good time. “I broke the grounds for the start of work on the MTN Foundation-sponsored 600 bed dormitory. I am happy to be part of its commissioning. This project will go a long way to ease congestion in the dormitories. TAMASCO is grateful to you.” The Headmaster of Tamale Senior High School, Rev. Edward Azika, expressed his gratitude to MTN Ghana Foundation for the project and promised that the facility would be put to good use by the girls. The project, which started in 2019 came at the request of the then headmaster who wanted a better housing facility to accommodate the increasing number of girls enrolled in the school. Tamale SHS is a mixed boarding educational institution with a total student population of two thousand eight hundred (2800), comprising one thousand six hundred boys (1600) and one thousand two hundred girls (1200). The handing over ceremony coincided with the official launch of the 70th Anniversary celebration of Tamale Secondary School. The dignitaries who attended the ceremony included the Zunglana Col. Rtd. Mahamoud Tahiru who was the Chairman of the occasion, the Northern Regional Minister, Hon Alhassan Saibu, South African High Commissioner to Ghana, Madam Grace Jeanette Mason. From management and staff of MTN Ghana, the team was led by the CEO Mr. Selorm Adadevoh, MTN Ghana Foundation Board member Mrs. Nabila Williams, Chief Corporate Services Officer Mr. Samuel Koranteng and Acting Chief Sales and Distribution Officer, Nii Adotey Mingle. As part of the 25th anniversary of MTN Ghana, the MTN Foundation will be handing over several other facilities to brighten the lives of Ghanaians. Education is one of three focus areas of the MTN Ghana Foundation. Since the establishment of the MTN Foundation in 2007, the Foundation has invested USD 13.5 million in 157 projects in its focus areas which are estimated to have impacted four million people across the country. Out of the total number of projects, the Foundation has invested in 87 education projects and they include ultra-modern technology laboratory for the Ghana Institute of Public Administration (GIMPA), a six-unit classroom block for Nhyiaso Basic School and a three-unit classroom block and ICT Center for Mangoaso R.C Basic School. The MTN Foundation has also built ICT Centers for the Takoradi Technical Institute, Koforidua Technical University, Bunsu Agric University and the Assistive Technology Unit at the University of Ghana. The Foundation has also provided over 1,000 scholarships to needy and brilliant students across the country under its Bright Scholarship scheme. Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana/Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 05555568093
Mr. Foster Kplomdo- Senior Manager, Security Risk Management- Receives award on behalf of MTN supported by a cross fuctional team
MTN Ghana Recognised For Its Outstanding Contributions To Sustainable Development In Ghana
MTN Ghana has been recognised with three awards at the third edition of the Health, Environment, Safety and Security awards ceremony held at the Movenpick Ambassador hotel in Accra. MTN was awarded ‘The most outstanding for its contributions for Sustainable Development’. The company also received ‘The Corporate Social Responsibility Excellence award’ and the ‘Telecoms Facility Excellence award’. Receiving the awards, the Senior Manager for Security Risk Management, Mr. Foster Kplomdo expressed his appreciation to the organizers for the recognition given to MTN’s contribution to sustainable development initiatives within the communities it operates and the management of its facilities. He dedicated the awards to the Security, & Safety and the MTN Ghana Foundation team at MTN for their commitment at ensuring that staff, customers and stakeholders of MTN are always safe especially in this period where the world is battling with the COVID-19 pandemic. Commenting on the awards, the Chief Executive Officer of MTN Ghana, Selorm Adadevoh commended the Safety and Security Team of MTN and the MTN Foundation for their steadfastness in ensuring MTN provided a safe and secure environment for staff, customers and the general public. He said, “your approach to managing the security and health of both staff and stakeholders within our communities during the pandemic is commendable”. There was business continuity as customers were engaged in a safe environment. Our communities bonded with us more because we demonstrated our concern with the PPEs and Vaccines we donated during the COVID 19 pandemic last year.” He added, “We are excited the awards Board of HESS has recognised our contribution conferred these awards on us. We hope to do more in that regard.” The HESS awards was organised by Ianmatsun Global Services Ltd, organizers of the Sustainability and Social Investment Awards and publishers of the Sustainability Report Magazine in partnership with Firmus Advisory a leading Research Company in Ghana. It is designed to identify, publicly recognize and celebrate outstanding companies for exceptional performance and innovations focused on occupational Health, the Environment, Employee and Stakeholder Safety and security. This is the second time MTN has participated in the awards program and continues to be recognised for its dedication to ensuring employees and stakeholders health and safety remains paramount. This year’s awards program was under the theme: ‘Building a resilient workspace post -COVID -19; The role of HSSE initiatives Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana/Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 05555568093
‘There Is No Limit When You Believe’ – Selorm Adadevoh Admonishes Youth
“If you believe strongly in something then there would be no limit. Many at times we just don’t believe enough”. These were the words of the CEO of MTN Ghana, Selorm Adadevoh, as he took his turn as the guest speaker at the virtual convocation of the Springboard Roadshow. Selorm Adadevoh, in encouraging the teeming youth who joined the virtual convocation, noted the need for the youth to break away from the limitations they place on themselves. He urged the youth to be positive-minded and believe in their abilities to bring about change. He said when people believed in themselves, there will be no limits to the successes they could achieve. Narrating his journey to becoming the CEO of MTN Ghana as an example, Selorm recounted how he left Hewlett-Packard (HP) Consulting at a point when he was earning so much to come to Ghana to pursue his dream of becoming a CEO. As a result, he dedicated time to acquire more knowledge to place him in a better position to achieve that dream. He said, “ the risk we take and the choices we make in life determine our success ultimately. Even if you have bumps on the road, you need to persevere if you truly believe in your cause and journey. ln pursuit of my dreams and vision, I took several risky decisions because I strongly believed,” he said. Mr. Adadevoh used the occasion to share several attributes and traits of a leader. He mentioned resilience as key to leadership. He explained, “building trust is a fundamental value in leadership shaped by consistency and not intensity. The ability to stay focused and not give up is a key trait of leadership.” Selorm noted that while challenges would come along the way in the leader’s journey, the youth needed to be bold and determined, while remaining focused on their ultimate objectives. The Executive Director of the Springboard Road Show Foundation, Mrs. Comfort Ocran, addressed participants and explained that after years of inspiring and mentoring many young people to go into entrepreneurship, the organization decided to take a new initiative this year. The initiative dubbed, the ‘Springboard Youth Dialogue’ is meant to connect young people to opportunities and policy interventions meant to accelerate their progress, especially in the area of business. Other speakers on the day were Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta, Minister of Finance who was the Special Guest Mentor and Nathalie Gabala of the Mastercard Foundation. Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana/Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 05555568093
500 Fathers Receive Goodies From MTN As The World Celebrates Father’s Day
MTN Ghana has celebrated 500 fathers on Father’s Day as part of activities to mark this year’s Father’s Day celebrations. The fathers received various gifts items ranging from E -Vouchers and fuel cards which allow them to shop from Melcom, Jumia and to purchase fuel from Total Ghana Limited. Commenting on the celebration, the Senior Manager, Consumer Marketing, MTN Ghana, Mrs. Nana Asantewaa Amegashie said, “this year’s Father’s Day celebration is a unique one for us because it coincides with MTN’s 25th Anniversary Celebration. We are therefore pleased to present gifts to 500 Fathers for their loyalty to the brand.” Mr. Bismark Otchere a beneficiary of the MTN Father’s Day gift couldn’t hide his joy as he expressed his appreciation and gratitude to MTN for the wonderful surprise. He said “Loyalty to MTN always gives me joy. I am happy to receive a fuel card on Father’s Day.” Another excited customer, Mr. Jeremiah Lamptey said, “I went to shop with the gift voucher immediately I received it from MTN. I had plans to purchase some items for the family and the voucher came in handy, thanks to MTN.” Father’s Day is a day set aside globally to celebrate and honor fatherhood and paternal bonds, as well as the influence of fathers in society. MTN Ghana has been very consistent in giving surprise gifts and rewards to customers on different occasions. During Mother’s day, 400 Mothers on the network were given gifts to celebrate the occasion. Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana/Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 05555568093
MTN Empowers Youth With Innovative ‘Just Be Series’ As It Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary.
The 2021 edition of MTN Ghana’s Pulse “Just Be Series” is slated to come off on Thursday 17thJune 2021 at 10:00am and will be streamed live on MTN Ghana’s social media pages, Facebook and YouTube. The upcoming edition of the exciting and motivating youth forum will host young entrepreneurs who will discuss the topic, ‘The Side Hustle Wahala’. Kelvin Agyei Darko Founder and CEO of AJ Vanush shoes, Priscilla Korshie Sherie Communications Manager Dream Oval and Founder of Love Kitchen and Delivery Guys and Anthony Owusu Ansah (Founder and CEO of ShaQ Express) will share their insights and experiences as young entrepreneurs making a difference in their fields of endeavour. Commenting on the upcoming episode, the Chief Marketing Officer of MTN Ghana, Mr. Noel Kojo-Ganson stated that MTN Ghana understands the essence of Youth empowerment and focuses on creating opportunities for the youth by designing customised products, services and programs tailored to their unique needs and one of such is the MTN Pulse initiative. He said, “the Just Be Series” was initiated to bring young entrepreneurs together to share experiences on how they can grow their businesses to become successful locally and globally”. He added, “this is the second time we are organising this event and it is our strong belief the youth will pick some insightful tips and lessons from the resource persons to advance their own initiatives and businesses’’. He encouraged all young entrepreneurs to join the conversation to learn new ways of growing their businesses using digital options and also build skills to deal with the challenges of entrepreneurship. The Just Be series is an empowerment program that targets the youth and is part of MTN Pulse initiative to empower and groom the youth to be business oriented. It is also being organised as part of activities to mark MTN’s 25th anniversary. Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana/Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 05555568093
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MTN Ghana Procurement And Supply Chain Team Adjudged Team Of The Year (GOLD) At The 3rd Africa Procurement And Supply Chain Awards
MTN Ghana has been recognized for its sterling performance in procurement and supply chain management services at the 3rd Africa Procurement and Supply Chain Awards. The award comes on the back of a strong performance in a year that has seen major challenges in all spheres of life due to the COVID-19 pandemic. MTN Ghana received awards in the following categories. Excellence in Procurement and Supply Chain – Telecom Sourcing and Procurement Initiatives of the Year (Gold) Procurement and Supply Chain Team of the year (Gold) Best response to Procurement and Supply Chain Resilience in COVID (Bronze) At the event, MTN Ghana came up tops in the coveted Excellence in Procurement and Supply Chain – Telecom and Procurement and Supply Chain Team of the Year (Gold) category, for the third consecutive time. In addition, the General Manager for Supply Chain Management and General Services at MTN Ghana, Mr. Patrick Afari was adjudged Supply Chain Industry Personality of the Year. Mr. Adeola Oduntan of MTN Nigeria was adjudged Supply Chain Professional of the Year and MTN Nigeria won Excellence in Telecom /IT at the Africa level. The General Manager for Supply Chain Management and General Services of MTN Ghana, Patrick Afari expressed appreciation to the organizers and pledged MTN’s commitment to employing best practices in delivering on its mandate in Procurement and Supply Chain. He dedicated the awards to the Procurement and Supply Chain Team in MTN, Distributors, Retailers, Suppliers and Customers. Commenting on the Awards, the Chief Executive Officer of MTN Ghana, Selorm Adadevoh said these awards are timely. As MTN Ghana is celebrating 25 years of its operations in Ghana, it is a story telling time for us, our stakeholders and the beneficiaries of our impactful operations over the two half decades of operations in the Ghanaian telecommunication industry. These awards are a testament and a confirmation of MTN’s commitment to employing best practices in its operations and more importantly, brightening many more lives. Kudos to the Procurement and Supply Chain Team for their commitment and resilience to work. “I wish to congratulate Patrick Afari for winning the Industry Personality Award in Supply Chain another big congratulations to our colleague in Nigeria, Adeola Oduntan for being adjudged Supply Chain Professional of the Year and the entire team in Nigeria for picking an award in Procurement and Supply Chain Excellence in Telecom/IT at the Africa level” he added. The 3rd Africa Procurement and Supply Chain Awards sought to recognize, promote innovations, ethics, excellence and adoption of technology advancement in the industry despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Procurement and Supply Chain Awards has been rebranded. The awards organized by Instinct Business since its inception in 2018 was named Ghana Procurement and Supply Chain Awards and now Africa Procurement and Supply Chain Awards. MTN Ghana has eight awards to its credit from 2018 to 2020. Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana/Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 05555568093
MTN Ghana appreciates customers with massive freebies
MTN Ghana has come out with lots of 25th-anniversary freebies to loyal customers across the country. According to the Chief Marketing Officer of MTN Ghana, Noel Kojo Ganson who made the revelation to stakeholders during an online discussion session, the freebies comprised of; 1. 25minutes for the first call 2. 3hours daily and 2.5GB for the first 2,500 customers 3. US$1000 phone for first 250 customers 4. Promo to give away 25 cars for the taking. 5. More prizes including ghc5,000 to be won in daily draws 6. All customers to gather points and used it to redeem airtime/data and get discounts from grocery shops 7. MoMo promos in the pipeline 8. Revolutionary tech innovation launch in the pipe line Is a way of showing appreciation and as well saying thank you to all loyal customers of MTN. pexnewsgh.com/Ghana/Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 05555568093









