Top-performing Agents, Merchants, and Mobile Agents have been rewarded at
the 2022 MTN MoMo Awards organized by MTN Mobile Money Limited (MTN MoMo).
Over one
thousand awards were given out during the Awards ceremonies held in Takoradi,
Kumasi, and Accra for vendors in the South-West, Northern Ghana, and South-East
Business Districts of Mobile Money Limited.
Big Joe
Ventures, located at Kasoa, Kingdom Books and Stationery (KNUST Branch) and My
Kids Pride Links Limited, Tema emerged the overall winners for the various Business
Districts, each taking home a prize of GHC 50,000 e-cash, a Motorbike, and a
certificate of honor as well as other prizes.
Other
top-performing Agents, Merchants, and Mobile Agents were rewarded with
motorbikes, smart TVs, laptops, CCTV Camera's, E-cash, and certificates among
others. The winners were awarded for their dedication and commitment to
providing millions of Ghanaians with mobile financial services nationwide. They were selected based on the value and
volume of transactions done in the year under review, the number of new subscriptions, and a zero record of fraud.
Speaking at various events, Ag. CEO of MobileMoney Limited, Shaibu Haruna, thanked
multiple stakeholders for their immense contributions to the growth of the MoMo service.
He attributed the growth of the service over the years to the relentless
efforts of several stakeholders especially MoMo Agents, Merchants, and other
valued partners.
He added that
despite the challenges the service faced in 2022, the future of Mobile Money
looks more promising with the emerging opportunities in digital payments and
building a cash-lite economy. He also called on all stakeholders to help combat
fraud.
“The next
phase of our business will be more exciting as we work to roll out several
innovations and initiatives in line with our Ambition 2025 strategy of leading
digital solutions for Africa’s progress, driving socio-economic growth, and
creating more value for our valued partners and stakeholders,” he said.
Currently,
MTN MoMo has over 276,000 agent points across the length and breadth of Ghana
and over 240,000 merchant points, and over 12 million active users.
MTN MoMo
Awards seeks to celebrate and recognize the efforts of agents, merchants, and
mobile money agents who have contributed immensely to the growth of the service
across the country.
By: Kanto Okanta