MTN Ghana is reinforcing its commitment to inclusive community development with the rollout of new shared facilities, capacity-building initiatives, and an open-door approach to project proposals from across the country.
Speaking at the 2025 Stakeholder and Editors’ Forum in Tamale, Adwoa Wiafe, Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer, emphasized that the company’s social impact initiatives are central to its corporate values and long-term vision.
“We believe that as an organization, we have an obligation not only to perform well in business but also to give back to the community,” Ms. Wiafe stated. “Some of these engagements, capacity-building efforts, and everything that we do for the media and for others are ways of giving back to the people who have given us so much.”
MTN is currently developing multi-use facilities in partnership with universities and other institutions across Ghana. These facilities, once operational, will be accessible to various groups, including members of the media and development partners, Ms. Wiafe stated.
She noted that one of the guiding principles behind these projects is inclusivity—ensuring that individuals beyond MTN’s immediate ecosystem can benefit from the infrastructure.
“Some of you will have the opportunity to use these facilities,” she said, “but one of the conditions we’re putting forward is that they must also be made available to others. That’s the kind of inclusive development we envision.”
To ensure its interventions are responsive and impactful, MTN Ghana is welcoming feedback from stakeholders on pressing community needs.
Addressing concerns from participants at the forum regarding the MTN Foundation and other charitable initiatives, Ms. Wiafe explained that while not every proposal can be implemented, the company assesses all submissions and prioritizes those aligned with its social impact goals.
“We will listen,” she assured. “We can’t guarantee that every suggestion will be acted on, but we want to know where the needs are so we can ensure our projects address the realities on the ground.”
She added that project selection follows a structured review process, and proposals are already being received from across the country. The goal, she stressed, is to ensure that MTN’s investments in community development make a meaningful difference.
Ms. Wiafe concluded by expressing appreciation to stakeholders for their active participation and partnership. “It’s been so engaging. We are happy with what we’ve seen and the information shared. From the bottom of our hearts, we say thank you. MTN—everywhere you go, we love you and are always there for you.”
Source: A1Radioonline.com|101.1 MHz|Mark Kwasi Ahumah Smith|Bolgatanga
