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MTN Ghana has successfully graduated 80 young professionals from its 2025 Graduate Development Program, a testament to the company’s commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in the telecommunications industry.
The graduation ceremony, held on November 20, 2025, brought together participants from across MTN’s African markets, highlighting the company’s dedication to developing African talent.
Abdallah Ibrahim, Acting Chief Human Resource Officer for MTN Ghana, emphasized the company’s intentional strategy to increase female representation in the workforce.
“We have leveraged the Graduate Development Programme to drive female representation within the company, with about 60% of the graduate delegates being women,” he stated.
This initiative is a key component of MTN’s goal to reach 50% female representation by 2030.
The programme has yielded significant results, with a notable increase in female representation in the company. Since 2020, MTN Ghana has added approximately 5% more females to the workforce, currently standing at 43% representation of females within the organization.
Sylvia Owusu-Ankomah, Chief Executive Officer of the Telecoms Chamber, commended MTN for its dedication to developing African talent, particularly the large number of women in the graduating class.
“It’s exciting to see that over 60% of today’s graduates are women,” she commented, urging the graduates to stay true to themselves in a competitive digital age.
The 80 graduates, representing 18 countries across Africa, received certificates and are expected to take roles within MTN that support the company’s goal of developing future African leaders in technology, digital services, and business innovation.
Kagiso Malepe, Manager of the MTN Global Graduate Programme, highlighted the challenges and opportunities of bringing together individuals from different countries, cultures, and backgrounds under a common identity.
“Our biggest task is harmonizing diverse perspectives and helping participants immerse themselves in MTN’s organizational culture. With MTN operating across multiple markets, the message of one culture, one MTN is fundamental,” he said.
The graduation ceremony marked a significant milestone in MTN Ghana’s commitment to empowering young professionals and promoting diversity in the telecommunications industry.
