Samuel Koranteng displaying one of the Club 100 awards
MTN Ghana has been adjudged the number one company of the year 2017 at the 17th Ghana Club 100 awards organized by the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC).
At the same event, MTN Ghana was adjudged the Highest Taxpayer of the Year 2017 and largest company in Ghana.
Receiving the three awards, the Corporate Services Executive of MTN Ghana, Samuel Koranteng, said: “This award is a testament to our forthright commitment to deliver a distinct customer experience. It also demonstrates the strength of our business model and innovative strategies, as well as our quest to contribute our quota towards the country’s economic development agenda.”
Commenting on the Club 100 awards, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MTN Ghana, Selorm Adadevoh, said: “Receiving these awards is remarkable; it speaks volumes about the company and the trust bestowed upon us. The recognition by the GC 100 team challenges us to do more. As the adage goes ‘to whom much is given, much is expected’ and as a business, we are focused on leading in the delivery of a bold new digital world to Ghanaians.”
Delivering the keynote address on behalf of President Akufo-Addo, a Deputy Finance Minister, Kwaku Kwarteng, said: “Our government is keen on developing the Ghanaian economy through the private sector, hence the introduction of initiatives to support the growth of industries and creating a friendly business environment.”
Over the past two decades, MTN Ghana has grown to be the market leader in Ghana’s telecommunication and ICT sector. This year alone, the company earmarked more than $144 million for network and ICT solutions, translating into additional cell sites, extension of fibre infrastructure and delivering of 4G technology to many more communities, amongst others.
This year, MTN Ghana has won over 40 awards in recognition of its investment and commitment to enhancing the customer experience.
Key among these are the African Brand of the Year Award, MTN Ghana’s induction into the GITTA Hall of Fame.
Many of the company’s executives have been recognized for their immense contributions to the industry.
The Ghana Club 100 (GC 100) is an annual compilation of the top 100 companies in Ghana to give due recognition to successful enterprise building.
The GC 100 is an initiative of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC).