By Raymond Rex Awiagah
Background
In a strong show of commitment to public sector leadership and Pan-African development, MTN Group, in collaboration with the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), officially opened the first module of the Economics Governance School Leadership Training Programme in Accra. The initiative is proudly supported by MTN and hosted in Ghana, with distinguished participants from South Africa, Kenya, and the host country.
MTN Group’s Antoinette Kwofie Speaks at Economics Governance School
Delivering an address at the opening ceremony, MTN Group’s Chief Financial Officer Madam Antoinette Kwofie warmly welcomed attendees, stating, “It is an honour for me to welcome you all to Ghana into the opening of this ministerial leadership training programme, hosted by GIPA and proudly supported by NTN Group”.
In a nod to Ghanaian hospitality, she added, “To our esteemed participants from South Africa and Kenya, and our host country Ghana, of course. I’d like to see Akwaaba– you are truly welcome.”
Antoinette Kwofie On Building strategic partnership between public institutions and private sector
The programme marks a strategic partnership between public institutions and the private sector, aimed at equipping new ministers and senior public appointees with critical skills, insights, and networks required to lead effectively in today’s dynamic governance landscape.
MTN Group’s strategic framework Ambition 2025
In line with MTN Group’s strategic framework Ambition 2025, Madam Antoinette Kwofie emphasized that MTN’s investment goes beyond infrastructure and digital connectivity. “This ambition is not just about technology. It is about enabling the kind of leadership, innovation and resilience that will allow our continent to thrive in a fast-changing world.”
The Role of Ethical and Visionary Leadership
The CFO highlighted the role of ethical and visionary leadership in transforming nations, reinforcing MTN’s belief that Africa’s time is now. She also acknowledged the leadership of MTN Group President and CEO Ralph Mupita and MTN Ghana’s in-country leadership in advancing this vision.
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“This programme in partnership with GIMPA represents the very heart of that investment and belief. It is about empowering new ministers and public appointees with the tools, strategies and relationships that will help shape the future of governance across our continent. We at MTN firmly believe that when leaders succeed, nations succeed and when nations succeed, Africa progresses.”
About the Economic Governance School
The Economic Governance School, which this programme is part of, seeks to deepen collaboration among African countries and foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and results-oriented leadership in government institutions.
Participants At the Economic Governance School
The Economic Governance School’s opening ceremony brought together policymakers, public officials, academics, and private sector leaders to shape policies for sustainable economic development and inclusive growth in Africa. Jointly organized by GIMPA, Kenya School of Government, and South Africa’s National School of Government, the program is supported by Corporate Ghana.
MTN’s involvement underscores its broader commitment to sustainable development, youth empowerment, and inclusive growth on the continent.