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MTN Ghana has been honoured with three major awards at the 2025 HR Focus Africa Conference & Awards, held at the Accra International Conference Centre.
The HR Focus Africa Awards is a biennial event organised by HR Focus to recognise and celebrate excellence in human resource practice across the continent. This year’s conference and awards ceremony was held under the theme “Equity, Innovation & Impact: Reimagining Work and Talent in Africa's Emerging Future,” highlighting Africa’s leadership in shaping global workplace transformation conversations.
At this year’s awards event, MTN received the following accolades:
In addition, MTN Ghana has been maintained as the Overall Best Organisation and consequently remains in the HR Focus Hall of Fame for the sixth time. The company was first inducted in 2019 and has consistently maintained its position, reaffirming MTN’s consistent leadership and excellence in human resource management across the continent.
These recognitions underscore MTN Ghana’s unwavering commitment to fostering a high-performance culture, embracing flexibility, and creating an inclusive environment where every employee can thrive and bring their best selves to work. MTN Ghana remains dedicated to empowering its people, driving innovation, and delivering sustainable value to customers and communities every day.
Commenting on the achievement, Mr. Stephen Blewett, Chief Executive Officer of MTN Ghana, said: “These awards are a true reflection of the dedication, passion, and excellence demonstrated by our people every day. At MTN, we believe that our success as a business is built on the strength of our people and the culture we nurture. The leadership and our HR team continue to champion initiatives that inspire innovation, accountability, and collaboration while ensuring every employee has the opportunity to grow and thrive. I congratulate the HR team for this well-deserved recognition and thank all MTNers for living our values and making MTN a truly great place to work.”
Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Abdallah Ibrahim, Acting Chief Human Resource Officer, expressed appreciation to HR Focus Africa for recognising organisations that are shaping the future of work on the continent. He said: “MTN is deeply honoured by this recognition. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. These awards inspire us to continue building a people-first culture that empowers employees to innovate, collaborate, and make a positive impact. We will continue to invest in creating an environment that fosters growth, flexibility, and well-being, ensuring our teams are equipped and motivated to deliver excellence”.
He dedicated the awards to all MTN staff, acknowledging their continued support and contribution to the organisation’s success.
Since MTN’s first participation in 2013, the organisation has received a total of 33 awards from HR Focus, including this year’s recognitions, further strengthening our position as an employer of choice and a leader in people and culture.
Gloria Agyei, Senior Manager, Learning & Development receiving Best International Organisation in Flexible and Remote Work on behalf of MTN.
Freda Gavua, Manager, HR Business Partner Networks receiving the plague for Best International Organisation in Flexible and Remote Work on behalf of MTN Ghana
A group picture on stage with the awards
Abdallah Ibrahim, Acting Chief Human Resource Officer leading the team to receive Best International Organisation award in Organisational Culture.
