In a landmark achievement for Ghana’s digital economy, MTN Ghana has been named the overall winner of the MTN Group 2025 Million Dollar
Challenge. The announcement was made during the MTN Global Leadership Gathering (GLG) 2026 (held February 2–4, 2026), where leaders from 19 operating companies met to evaluate the Group's "Ambition 2025" strategy.
The "Million Dollar Challenge" is the Group’s premier performance metric, evaluating operations on financial health, innovation in strategic platforms, and operational excellence.
The Award Sweep: Six Major Accolades
MTN Ghana’s performance was unprecedented, securing a total of six major awards that spanned connectivity, fintech, and executive leadership.
| Award Category | Recipient / Segment |
| Overall Winner | MTN Group 2025 Million Dollar Challenge (Top OpCo) |
| Connectivity (Enterprise) | MTN Ghana Business Division |
| Connectivity (Consumer) | MTN Ghana Mobile & Data Division |
| Fintech (MoMo Ghana) | MobileMoney Limited (MML) |
| Fintech CEO of the Year | Shaibu Haruna (CEO, MoMo Ghana) |
| Overall CEO of the Year | Shaibu Haruna (1st Runner-Up) |
A Victory for "Disciplined Execution"
Mr. Stephen Blewett, CEO of MTN Ghana, described the win as a "powerful endorsement" of the team's commitment to the Ambition 2025 strategy. Under his leadership, MTN Ghana has significantly scaled its 4G and 5G footprint while maintaining its status as the country’s largest taxpayer.
"Winning across critical platforms like Fintech, Enterprise, and Consumer shows that we are building sustainable platforms for future growth. I am immensely proud of the discipline our people demonstrate daily." — Stephen Blewett
Spotlight on Shaibu Haruna
The recognition of Shaibu Haruna as the Fintech CEO of the Year underscores the explosive growth of MobileMoney Limited (MML). In 2025, MML led the Group in fintech innovation, particularly in expanding digital lending, cross-border remittances, and its "Shine Your Eye" fraud prevention campaign. Haruna’s dual recognition—including finishing as 1st Runner-Up for the Group’s Overall CEO of the Year—places Ghana at the center of Africa’s digital finance revolution.
The Bottom Line
MTN Ghana has officially become the benchmark for excellence within the MTN Group. By sweeping the 2025 Million Dollar Challenge, the company has proved that its focus on platform-scaling and customer-centricity is the most effective model for navigating the complex digital landscape of 2026.
