MTN Group has supported the 2025 edition of the Economic Governance School, a continental training initiative aimed at enhancing leadership and inclusive economic governance among public officials. The weeklong programme took place at the Fiesta Royal Hotel in Accra and welcomed participants from Ghana, South Africa, and Kenya.
The initiative, jointly organised by the National School of Government (South Africa), Kenya School of Government, and Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), brought together senior public servants, legislators, and policymakers for peer learning, policy exchange, and institutional networking.
Participants visited key institutions such as the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat and the MTN-supported Opportunities Industrialisation Centre (OICG), which provides vocational and entrepreneurial training for youth.
The training coincided with MTN’s annual “21 Days of Y’ello Care” campaign. MTN Ghana CEO Stephen Blewett, CIO Bernard Acquah, and MTN Group’s Chief Sustainability and Corporate Affairs Officer Nompilo Morafo joined expert panels to explore the role of technology, AI, and infrastructure in transforming public service delivery and advancing economic inclusion.
South Africa’s Deputy Minister of Public Service and Administration, Pinky Kekana, described the programme as a timely platform for tackling Africa’s governance challenges. GIMPA Director, Prof. Samuel Kwadwo Bonsu, emphasized the value of public-private partnerships in shaping effective public leadership.
The training ended with a closing dinner at the Mövenpick Hotel in Accra, where participants were awarded certificates. A memorandum of understanding was signed between MTN and GIMPA to formalise continued collaboration in leadership development.
Source: MyJoyOnline
