Within the same month of May, 2026, MTN Nigeria was celebrating its 25 years in Nigeria, the continental telecoms giant is equally feasting over a successful three decades of changing telecoms lives of the people of Ghana.
In his remarks at the 30th Anniversary launch of MTN’s operations in Ghana, Mr. Sam George, the Minister for Communication and Digital Transformation, said “MTN’s thirty-year journey in Ghana tells a powerful story, that long-term commitment, aligned with national priorities, can transform economies and lives.”
He said the next-generation connectivity to drive industry and productivity, digital public services delivered at scale, SME growth powered by platforms and data, technology solutions for agriculture, health and education and greener, energy-efficient networks aligned with climate goals.
The Minister further added that emerging technologies such as 5G, artificial intelligence, cloud services, data analytics, and the Internet of Things would redefine productivity and service delivery.
In his views, continued collaboration between the government, regulators, and industry leaders would therefore be essential to unlock these opportunities adding, that the government would continue to work with the broader industry to unlock these opportunities in ways that were inclusive, secured and sustainable.
“Throughout the three decades, MTN’s technology-driven initiatives have significantly shaped the evolution of the telecommunications industry, fostering competition, improving service quality, and reinforcing Ghana’s position as a regional telecommunications leader in support of the Government’s digitalization and economic transformation agenda,” the Minister said.
While congratulating the MTN’s Board, Management, staff, regulators, policy makers, partners, media, stakeholders and subscribers, past and present, for the feat, called on the MTN to confront the challenges of ensuring affordable access for all citizens, strengthen infrastructure resilience, including power reliability and fibre protection.
It is also to deepen cybersecurity and data protection, closing digital skills gaps, especially among youth, and advancing environmental sustainability in network expansion. The Minister noted that these were systemic issues that required shared responsibility and collective solutions.
Earlier in his address of welcome, the Chief Executive Officer MTN, Mr. Stephen Blewett said the anniversary was not just a corporate anniversary.
“This is a Ghanaian story—told through three decades of connection, progress and possibility. A story not about towers and cables, but about people whose lives have been transformed by the simple ability to connect.”
Business Hilights.ng Ghana Bureau Chief reports that MTN Ghana is the country’s largest telecommunications and mobile money operator, serving over 30 million subscribers. Operating under Scancom PLC, it is listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange. The company is headquartered at MTN House, Independence Avenue in Accra.
