Telecel staff and participants in a group photo
Telecel Ghana has hosted a three-day Artificial Intelligence (AI) workshop in Accra for small business owners as part of its SME Month celebration, themed “Connecting the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs.”
The programme brought together young entrepreneurs from diverse sectors including technology, agriculture, fashion, hospitality, and consulting, who were trained to harness AI for growth, efficiency, and competitiveness.
Sessions combined hands-on demonstrations with forward-looking discussions on the future of business in the age of AI.
Micah Akati, founder of MidBrew AI Agency and lead trainer for the workshop, guided participants through practical modules on using AI tools for market research, video creation, presentations, client pitches, continuous learning, and digital brand management.
“AI is critical for emerging businesses today. Every startup should view AI as a capable companion that helps make up for shortfalls in finance or labour. These young entrepreneurs are learning how AI saves time and resources while boosting productivity,” Akati said.
One of the participants, Godwin Okronipa, co-founder of Flywheel Technologies, said the sessions sharpened his perspectives on deploying AI within his year-old business.
“This workshop gave me clarity on new tools and functions to integrate into our solutions. I was most impressed with AI video tools that can enhance our client pitches as we scale and position ourselves in the digital solutions space,” he explained.
Telecel Ghana said the initiative reflects a strategic commitment to support young businesses to integrate AI into their operations at a time when advanced technology is reshaping industries worldwide.
“Our role is to give the next generation of entrepreneurs a head start by connecting them to tools that enable innovation and competitiveness. AI is no longer optional for SMEs; it is central to how they grow, stand out, and survive,” said Tawa Bolarin, Director of Enterprise Business at Telecel Ghana.
As part of SME Month, Telecel also launched three tailored connectivity products designed to help small businesses stay competitive in the digital economy.
These include the Boss Plan, an integrated voice, data, and social media bundle with a digital marketing campaign tool; One Business Mobile, a team-friendly package offering shareable data, calls, and SMS across all networks; and a revamped Your Business Online service, which provides unlimited web pages, business email addresses, and domain registration.
Beyond the workshop, Telecel has lined up several other activities this September, including the Connecting Hustles Podcast 2.0, which will feature candid conversations with young entrepreneurs on navigating challenges in business; Red Pop-Ups, live public showcases of creative skills; Telecel Business Runway, a knowledge-sharing event with expert insights and product showcases; and The Red Mixer, a networking session designed to link entrepreneurs with industry leaders for future partnerships.
Young entrepreneurs attend 3-day AI Workshop organised by Telecel Ghana as part of the telco’s 2025 SME Month activities.
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