The Millennium Excellence Foundation conferred on MTN Ghana the ‘Business of the Decade’ award at the Millennium Excellence Awards held last Saturday at Manhyia in the Ashanti Region.

MTN was among a few selected companies which achieved the highest rating by the esteemed Millennium Excellence Foundation Research and Award Committee.

A citation accompanying award read: “MTN Ghana has been delivering best services in the telecom industry. In the past decade, MTN has distinguished itself as the market leader and pacesetter in all aspects of communication services provision.

MTN Ghana has been in the forefront of technology, digitisation and innovation. MTN Ghana was the first to deliver a Data Centre, 4G, MoMo and more, enabling it to stay miles ahead of the competition. The company has also been a leading tax payer and employer.

The MTN Foundation has also changed many lives with its series of CSR programmes. MTN also contributes immensely to sports development.”

Gratitude

According to a release issued in Accra by the company yesterday, the Chief Executive Officer of MTN Ghana, Mr Selorm Adadevoh, accepted the award on behalf of MTN Ghana and said: “MTN is pleased to receive this recognition which is an affirmation of the organisation’s quest to ensure the provision of exceptional services to its customers through immense investments in all aspects of its operations.

As a leading telecommunications service provider, we believe everyone deserves the benefits of a modern connected life; therefore, the organisation continues to commit resources to meet both the digital and communication needs of customers.”

He said the award had come at the time of MTN Ghana’s 25th anniversary celebration and was also an affirmation of the company’s contribution to national development over the years.

“We wish to sincerely thank the Life Patron, His Royal Highness Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, and the Millennium Excellence Foundation for the recognition.

This award will encourage us to go the extra mile in ensuring our customers and the nation as a whole continue to benefit from the operations of MTN in Ghana,” he added.

Source: Graphic online