Ghana’s fast growing digital finance ecosystem took centre stage as MobileMoney LTD, a subsidiary of MTN Ghana, honoured outstanding partners at the 2025 edition of the Fintech Stakeholder Awards and Dinner.
The event recognised 22 organisations and individuals for excellence in performance, innovation, customer support and the adoption of advanced technologies, underscoring the collaborative spirit driving Ghana’s fintech success story.
The awards dinner brought together leading fintech innovators, partner banks, technology providers, mobile money agents, merchants, regulators and media stakeholders. Beyond celebration, the gathering provided an opportunity to reflect on shared achievements and reaffirm a collective commitment to strengthening Ghana’s digital financial services landscape.
Celebrating Excellence Across the Fintech Ecosystem
Top honours on the night went to Hubtel Limited, which emerged as Overall Best FinTech Partner of the Year, while First Atlantic Bank was adjudged Overall Best Bank Partner.
In the mobile money distribution space, Patrick PenRich Ventures was named Overall Best MoMo Agent, highlighting the crucial role agents play in extending financial services nationwide. Ayewamu also received recognition as Overall Best Merchant, reflecting the growing integration of digital payments within everyday commerce.
Other award recipients spanned a wide range of sectors, illustrating the diversity of partners supporting the mobile money ecosystem. These included Ghana Water Company, IT Consortium, Letshego, Nestlé, Business and Financial Times, Newsghana, Joy News and Joy FM, Jumo, Comviva, Blue Penguin, KGL Technologies and Onafriq, among others. Their recognition reinforced the message that fintech growth is anchored on strong partnerships across utilities, technology, finance, media and retail.
Partnership as the Foundation of Growth
Delivering the keynote address, Chief Executive Officer of MobileMoney LTD, Shaibu Haruna, described the evening as a celebration of collaboration and service excellence. He emphasised that partnerships remain the foundation of the company’s success, enabling innovation at scale and ensuring reliable service delivery to millions of customers.
According to him, the event’s theme, “Celebrating the Power of Partnership and Service Excellence,” reflects both the journey MobileMoney LTD has undertaken and the promise of its shared future with ecosystem partners.
He noted that the collective effort of stakeholders has transformed mobile money from a simple transfer tool into a comprehensive digital finance platform supporting payments, savings, lending and merchant services.
Recognising the Backbone of Mobile Money
Shaibu paid tribute to the diverse partners whose contributions keep the ecosystem resilient. He acknowledged banks and financial institutions for providing liquidity and facilitating seamless transactions, technology partners for ensuring platform robustness and security, and fintech innovators for developing solutions that address real customer pain points.
He also highlighted the indispensable role of mobile money agents and merchants, describing them as the backbone of the ecosystem across the country. Their presence in urban centres and remote communities alike has helped bridge financial inclusion gaps and expanded access to digital financial services.
Regulatory Support and Emerging Opportunities
The MobileMoney LTD CEO also commended the Bank of Ghana for its visionary leadership and enabling regulatory frameworks. He noted that the central bank’s approach has allowed innovation to thrive while maintaining confidence and stability within the financial system.
Looking ahead, Shaibu outlined emerging opportunities within the fintech landscape, pointing to policy initiatives around digital lending frameworks, virtual assets and open banking. He also referenced the potential introduction of the e-Cedi and welcomed government-led digital initiatives such as the proposed Fintech Growth Fund and AI-powered trade data analytics systems. He reaffirmed MobileMoney LTD’s readiness to collaborate with all stakeholders to advance Ghana’s digital future.
Bank of Ghana Reaffirms Commitment to Innovation
Representing the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Hayford Kumah, Head of the FinTech Oversight and Supervision Unit, reiterated the central bank’s commitment to fostering a robust and enabling regulatory environment.
He noted that the Bank remains focused on developing policies and supervisory frameworks that encourage innovation while safeguarding the stability of the financial system, a balance he described as critical to sustainable fintech growth.
The evening concluded on a festive note, with guests treated to a surprise performance by Kofi Kinaata, alongside live music and celebrations honouring the achievements of Ghana’s fintech community.
MobileMoney LTD used the occasion to reaffirm its commitment to maintaining an open platform that welcomes both fintech startups and established players, as it continues to drive service excellence and partnership across the ecosystem.
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