MTN Ghana joined entrepreneurs, business leaders, and policymakers at the 2025 SMEGA Awards in Accra, where discussions centred on innovation and the role of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Ghana’s economy.

The annual SMEGA Awards recognise Ghanaian businesses that demonstrate leadership, innovation, and resilience. This year’s ceremony brought together representatives from the private sector, government, and the diplomatic community.

Speaking at the event, Angela Mensah-Poku, Chief Enterprise Business Officer of MTN Ghana, said SMEs account for more than 70 percent of Ghana’s GDP and play a vital role in job creation. She noted that the company continues to provide digital and financial tools to help small businesses grow through initiatives such as MTN Adwumapa, MoMo for Business, the SME Accelerator Programme, and SME Business Clinics.

The Indian High Commissioner to Ghana, Shri Manish Gupta, who was the special guest of honour, commended Ghana’s entrepreneurs for their innovation and resilience. He also announced plans to increase India–Ghana trade from USD 3 billion to USD 6 billion within five years.

Kwesi Ofori Jnr, Head of SMEGA Ghana, acknowledged MTN and other partners for their support, noting that over 60 businesses have so far benefited from digital and technical training programmes under the initiative.

The top award of the night went to Rita Aku-Shika Diabah, Chief Executive Officer of Yesli Ice, who was named Overall Best SME of the Year. She also received three additional awards — SME Woman Entrepreneur of the Year, Production Innovation, and Food and Beverage.

A total of 21 other businesses were recognised for their achievements in various sectors.