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MTN Ghana Earns Prestigious Global Recognition for Project Management Excellence

From Ghanaian Times · () English

Translated from English and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • MTN Ghana won the Africa PMO of the Year award for the second time and is a finalist for the World PMO of the Year Award.
  • The recognition underscores MTN Ghana's mature project and transformation capabilities and its commitment to strategic execution.
  • This award follows previous accolades for project management excellence, including a PMI Excellence Award and multiple awards at the National Project Management Conference.

MTN Ghana has achieved significant international acclaim, securing the 2026 Africa PMO of the Year award from the Project Management Institute (PMI). This marks the company's second consecutive win in this category, further solidifying its leadership in project, program, and portfolio management across the continent. Additionally, MTN Ghana has advanced as one of five global finalists for the prestigious 2026 World PMO of the Year Award.

This latest achievement is a testament to the ongoing maturity of MTN Ghana's project and transformation initiatives. The company's dedication to translating strategic objectives into disciplined execution, delivering measurable outcomes, and creating sustainable value for its customers, shareholders, and communities has been recognized.

Being named Africa PMO of the Year for the second consecutive year is a significant recognition of the work our people continue to do across MTN Ghana. It reflects the strength of our governance, the capability of our project professionals and the collaboration that enables us to translate strategic ambition into tangible outcomes for our customers, our business and Ghana.

โ€” William Tetteh, Chief Transformation Officer of MTN GhanaCommenting on the significance of the Africa PMO of the Year award.

William Tetteh, Chief Transformation Officer at MTN Ghana, expressed pride in the recognition, stating, "Being named Africa PMO of the Year for the second consecutive year is a significant recognition of the work our people continue to do across MTN Ghana." He highlighted the strength of their governance, the capability of their project professionals, and the collaborative efforts that drive tangible results.

Tetteh emphasized that project management at MTN Ghana is fundamentally about value creation. Success is measured not only by project delivery but also by improvements in customer experience, business performance, operational efficiency, and contributions to the communities they serve. This holistic approach has been recognized through numerous awards, including the PMI Excellence Award for PMO of the Year and six accolades at the 2026 National Project Management Conference.

For us, project management is ultimately about value creation. The true measure of success is not only whether projects are delivered, but whether they improve customer experience, strengthen business performance, enhance operational efficiency and contribute meaningfully to the communities we serve.

โ€” William Tetteh, Chief Transformation Officer of MTN GhanaExplaining MTN Ghana's philosophy on project management success.
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