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MTN Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusion by supporting a two-day business management training for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the Tamale Metropolis. The initiative, delivered in partnership with Innohub and co-funded by Fidelity Bank, aimed to equip PWDs with the skills and resources needed to strengthen their businesses and unlock new opportunities.
The program aligns with MTN Ghana’s Ambition 2025 strategy, which prioritizes digital inclusion and SME empowerment. Adwoa Ackonor, Manager in charge of Enterprise Business at MTN Ghana, said, “MTN Ghana is committed to creating a more inclusive digital and business ecosystem. Supporting the training of Persons with Disabilities aligns with our Ambition 2025 strategy, which emphasizes enabling communities, driving digital inclusion, and empowering SMEs.”
Ackonor added that the intervention will go beyond training, with plans to provide post-program support such as continuous mentorship and capacity building, as well as opportunities to connect with financial institutions, development partners, and MTN’s ecosystem for funding and market access.
Amo pointed to the unique challenges that PWDs face in accessing mainstream opportunities, highlighting the need for special initiatives that cater to their needs. “If there are opportunities available, are we making a special case for PWDs, considering the various challenges they face in their business? There is none. That is why such an initiative, which works through the association of PWDs and focuses on them, helps ensure each and every one of them is brought along,” he said.
Amo called on more corporate bodies to follow the lead of MTN, Fidelity, and GIZ in supporting PWD-led businesses. “PWDs represent a large pool of untapped economic activity and entrepreneurial potential. They are doing amazing businesses. There is nothing that should be an economic impediment for them to be able to grow their ideas and scale their innovations,” he said.
Inno hub is an enterprise support organization dedicated to empowering Small and Growing Businesses (SGBs) to achieve sustainability, scalability, and investment readiness. It connects businesses to essential capital and bridges the early-stage and missing middle funding gap. The organization played a crucial role in delivering the training program and providing support to PWDs.
