Chief Executive Officer of MobileMoney LTD, Shaibu Haruna, has been named Fintech CEO of the Year, in a recognition that highlights the growing strength of Ghana’s fintech industry on the global stage.

In a press statement congratulating Mr Haruna, MobileMoney LTD was also praised for winning the Fintech Largest and Most Valuable Platform award.

MTN Ghana also picked up major honours, winning the Largest and Most Valuable Platform award for Connectivity across Consumer and Enterprise.

According to the statement, the awards underscore the “incredible work being done in Ghana’s fintech and telecom sectors” and reflect progress toward the organisation’s vision “to lead the delivery of a bold new digital world to our customers.”

The statement further dedicated the awards to the staff of MobileMoney LTD and MTN Ghana, and to all stakeholders, acknowledging their contributions to making MoMo and MTN Ghana stand out internationally.

“A hearty congratulations to all other award winners and runner-ups,” the statement added.