Wa:MTN Ghana has reaffirmed its dedication to enhancing its telecommunications network by investing heavily in infrastructure to improve coverage, service quality, and connectivity throughout the country. The company has invested approximately $1.1 billion over the past three years, including $318 million allocated for 2026.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Joseph Dogbe, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer at MTN Ghana, disclosed these figures during the Upper West Regional edition of MTN's Media and Stakeholders Forum held in Wa. This annual Editors Forum aims to strengthen collaboration with the media and stakeholders and provide updates on the company's operations.
The event was attended by heads of newsrooms in the region, the Wa Municipal Chief Executive, and representatives from the National Communication Authority and Environmental Protection Agency, among other stakeholders. Mr. Dogbe emphasized that the investments are intended to boost network capacity, enhance customer experience, and fortify infrastructure resilience to meet the rising demand for digital services.
MTN Ghana is deploying 500 new network sites nationwide to extend coverage and improve service delivery, ensuring more communities benefit from reliable connectivity. In terms of digital financial services, the company is prioritizing opportunities for individuals and businesses to engage in the digital economy, with mobile money becoming a crucial tool for financial inclusion.
Mr. Dogbe highlighted the importance of cybersecurity and data privacy in maintaining customer confidence, acknowledging the growing need to protect customer information as more Ghanaians use MTN's digital platforms. He also noted MTN Ghana's contribution to national development through tax compliance, employment, community interventions, and investments in youth development.
In the first half of 2026, the company paid about GHS5.6 billion in taxes, reflecting its role in national revenue mobilization. Through the MTN Ghana Foundation, the company continues to support education, healthcare, and economic empowerment initiatives, such as the MTN Skills Academy, which aims to equip 100,000 young people with digital skills.
Additionally, MTN Ghana is piloting a customer-initiated cash-out system to enhance security in Mobile Money transactions and has established 632 MTN community shops across the country, with plans to open more by the end of 2026.