CEO of Mobile Money LTD presenting the award for Regulator of the year to the bank if Ghana.
MobileMoney LTD, a subsidiary of MTN Ghana, has recognised 22 outstanding partners for excellence in performance, innovation, customer support, and the adoption of advanced technologies at the 2025 edition of the Fintech Stakeholder Awards & Dinner.
The prestigious event brought together leading fintech innovators, partner banks, technology providers, mobile money agents, merchants, regulators, and media stakeholders to reflect on shared achievements and celebrate excellence across Ghana’s fast-growing fintech ecosystem.
Among the top honourees of the night, Hubtel Limited was adjudged Overall Best FinTech Partner of the Year, while First Atlantic Bank emerged as Overall Best Bank Partner. Patrick PenRich Ventures received the award for Overall Best MoMo Agent, and Ayewamu was crowned Overall Best Merchant.
Other award recipients included Ghana Water Company, IT Consortium, Letshego, Nestlé, Business & Financial Times (B&FT), News Ghana, Joy News/Joy FM, Jumo, Comviva, Blue Penguin, KGL Technologies, Onafriq, and several others whose contributions continue to shape Ghana’s digital financial services landscape.
Delivering the keynote address, the Chief Executive Officer of MobileMoney LTD, Shaibu Haruna, described the evening as a celebration of collaboration and service excellence, emphasising that strong partnerships remain the foundation of the company’s success.
“Tonight is more than a celebration; it is a testament to what collaboration and innovation can achieve. Our theme, ‘Celebrating the Power of Partnership and Service Excellence,’ captures both our journey and the promise of our shared future,” he said.
Shaibu acknowledged the critical roles played by partners across the ecosystem, including banks and financial institutions that provide liquidity and enable seamless transactions; technology partners who ensure the robustness and security of the MoMo platform; fintech partners driving innovation by solving real customer pain points; and mobile money agents and merchants who serve as the backbone of the ecosystem nationwide.
He also paid tribute to the Bank of Ghana for its visionary leadership and enabling regulatory frameworks that have created a conducive environment for fintech innovation and growth in the country.
Highlighting emerging opportunities within the fintech space, Shaibu pointed to policy initiatives such as digital lending frameworks, virtual assets, open banking, and the potential introduction of the e-Cedi.
He further welcomed government-led digital initiatives, including the proposed Fintech Growth Fund and AI-powered trade data analytics systems, reaffirming MobileMoney LTD’s readiness to collaborate with stakeholders to advance Ghana’s digital future.
Representing the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Hayford Kumah, Head of the FinTech Oversight and Supervision Unit, reaffirmed the central bank’s commitment to fostering a robust and enabling regulatory environment for the fintech industry.
He noted that the Bank remains focused on developing policies and supervisory frameworks that encourage innovation while safeguarding the stability and integrity of the financial system.
The evening was capped with a surprise performance by celebrated musician Kofi Kinaata, alongside live music and a festive atmosphere, as guests celebrated the achievements of Ghana’s thriving fintech community.
MobileMoney LTD reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining an open platform that welcomes innovation from both fintech startups and established players, as it continues to drive excellence, inclusion, and strong partnerships across Ghana’s digital financial ecosystem.
Group picture of Awardees and Executives of Mobile Money LTD and MTN
Story by Henry Ameyaw
