MTN Ghana, as part of its 25^th Anniversary celebration, has presented an amount of GHc10 million to the Ministry of Communication and Digitization in support of the Girls in ICT project.   

The Girls in ICT project is an international initiative adopted in 2012 by all International Telecommunications Union (ITU) Member States, including Ghana. It is aimed at exposing young girls to opportunities in the ICT sector, through the mentorship workshops and open day programmes, to prepare them for ICT related professions in future.

The first tranche of the funds, was presented to the Minister of Communications and Digitalisation, Hon. Ursula Owusu-Ekuful at a ceremony in Accra.

The funding covers the cost of the project over a three-year period to support government’s efforts to empower and encourage girls to consider careers in ICT.

Speaking at the presentation ceremony, Chief Corporate Service Officer of MTN Ghana, Samuel Koranteng, said, “The MTN Group is a signatory to the United Nations Women Empowerment Principles. By this, the company has pledged its commitment to the advancement of Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. It is part of the company’s core beliefs that everyone deserves the benefits of a modern, connected life and therefore strive to ensure that men and women benefit equally from ICT.”

“Gender Empowerment is a key strategic component of MTN’s Corporate Social Investment and over the years, we have made significant contributions in this regard and because of that, we do not wait until precocious young girls become seasoned women professionals before taking an interest in them.  Our contributions start from the grassroots level,” Mr. Koranteng added.

The Chief Capital Projects officer, William Tetteh, speaking on behalf of the CEO of MTN Ghana, said, “MTN Ghana remains committed in supporting government development agenda and this presentation is a demonstration of that commitment”.

Receiving the cheque on behalf of the government, Minister of Communications and Digitalization, Hon. Ursula Owusu-Ekuful thanked MTN Ghana for joining other corporate organizations to support the government’s initiative to empower girls in ICT.