Something big is happening in the North and it’s painted in MTN yellow.
When MTN Ghana rolled into Wa on October 21, 2025, it wasn’t just another corporate forum.
It was a declaration of intent; a signal that the digital revolution is no longer confined to Accra and Kumasi. The future is arriving in the Upper West Region, and it’s arriving fast.
In a charged atmosphere buzzing with optimism, traditional rulers, local entrepreneurs, policymakers, and media personalities gathered to witness what many called the dawn of a new digital chapter. The telecom giant unveiled a lineup of groundbreaking initiatives aimed at narrowing the digital divide and ensuring that innovation speaks the language of every Ghanaian literally.
The showstopper? Abena.ai; Ghana’s first multilingual AI voice assistant. Fluent in Twi, Ewe, Hausa, Ga, Dagbani, and English, Abena.ai is not just a tech marvel; it’s a cultural statement.
For the first time, technology is meeting Ghanaians where they are in their mother tongues.
“Digital inclusion is not a dream; it’s our duty,” declared Mr. Joseph Dogbe, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer at Scancom, as he revealed that MTN has invested over GH¢1 billion in digital infrastructure in just five years with GH¢240 million pumped in 2025 alone to supercharge fibre networks and 4G coverage ahead of Ghana’s 5G era.
But MTN didn’t stop at connectivity. The company also showcased the MTN DigiFest; a platform for digital literacy and innovation and the MoMo Business App, a lifeline for small business owners seeking smarter, safer ways to manage their finances.
Community leaders responded with applause and challenge. Wa Municipal Chief Executive, Alhaji Issah Nurah Danwanaa, lauded MTN’s efforts but called for decentralization of customer services to ease congestion and make help more accessible. Media practitioners joined in, urging the company to use local dialects in campaigns to deepen trust and engagement.
Corporate Communications Manager Madam Efua Falconer celebrated MTN’s 15-year journey in the Upper West, emphasizing that forums like this are about listening, not lecturing.
“Every conversation like this shapes our future. We are building a digital Ghana, one region at a time,” she said.
From local chiefs to tech enthusiasts, one sentiment echoed through the room; the North is ready. Ready to connect. Ready to innovate. Ready to lead.
With billions in investment, groundbreaking AI tools, and a renewed commitment to inclusion, MTN Ghana isn’t just expanding its network. It’s powering a movement. A movement where every voice, in every language, can join the digital conversation.
Enock Akonnor is an experienced Ghanaian journalist, based in Kumasi and currently serves as the CEO and Managing Editor of www.leakyghana.com.
With a wealth of expertise built over many years in the media industry, he has earned a solid reputation as one of Ghana’s most sought-after journalists.
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