MTN Ghana, Ghana Commercial Bank (GCB), and the Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Ghana Awards (SMEGA) have officially launched the SME Acceleration Programme, a joint initiative aimed at enhancing the capacity and growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Ghana.
Unveiled in Accra on May 14, the programme seeks to promote business formalisation, increase market access, and strengthen resilience across key economic sectors. Running from May to November, the programme will provide targeted training in product packaging, customer service, branding, and value addition.
“We have over a hundred SMEs attending today’s edition,” said Mohammed Abubakari-Sidick, Senior Manager for SME at MTN Ghana. “They will be taken through the necessary training to foster development in their respective sectors.” He also noted that SMEs unable to attend in person can still benefit through the MTN SME Fair and Market Stall, offering them greater market exposure.
Emmanuel Brahuah, Partnership and Schemes Officer at GCB, highlighted the bank’s role in providing a robust package of financial support, including flexible loans, working capital, and tailored SME accounts. He emphasized GCB’s expanded focus on digital banking and financial literacy to ensure greater accessibility and efficiency for SME clients.
Kwesi Ofori Jnr., CEO of SMEGA, commended MTN for spearheading the initiative and affirmed SMEGA’s commitment to ensuring maximum SME participation across the country.
The SME Acceleration Programme represents a significant step forward in empowering Ghana’s SMEs—promoting sustainability, innovation, and economic inclusion.
Source: B&FT Online
