On March 25, 2022, MTN Ghana was inducted into the African Human Resources Innovation Awards (AHRIA) Hall of Fame at a ceremony in Accra, recognizing its outstanding contributions to human resource practices, per. The company also clinched six additional awards, the most received by any nominee that evening, including:
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Best Organization in Employee Benefits
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Most Innovative Work from Home Plan Policy
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Employer Brand of the Year
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HR Team of the Year (Gold)
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Employer of the Year
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Africa Top 50 HR Leader – Amma Benneh-Amponsah
Amma Benneh-Amponsah, MTN Ghana’s Chief Human Resources Officer, was honored as one of Africa’s Top 50 HR Leaders for the third time, celebrated for her impactful human capital strategies, per.
Leadership and Employee-Centric Approach
At the awards, Amma Benneh-Amponsah thanked the organizers and dedicated the accolades to MTN employees, stating, “As an organization, MTN enables an environment that allows Employees to thrive in positivity and live inspired,” per. CEO Selorm Adadevoh commended Amma and the HR team for their work, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring employees were “well informed, safe and energized to work anywhere and anytime,” per. He praised HR initiatives that drove productivity and innovation, benefiting customers and stakeholders, per.
AHRIA’s Role and MTN’s Legacy
The AHRIA, previously known as the Ghana Human Resources Innovation Awards, annually honors HR practitioners and organizations with exemplary HR models, per. Since its inception in 2018, MTN Ghana has secured over 20 AHRIA awards, reflecting its leadership in HR innovation, per. The 2022 awards highlighted MTN’s adaptive policies, such as remote work strategies and employee welfare programs, implemented during the pandemic, per.
Economic Context and Broader Impact
MTN Ghana’s achievements come amid economic challenges, including a 14% cedi depreciation and 13.9% inflation in early 2022, per. The company’s HR practices, supporting over 2,000 employees, have fostered resilience and innovation, per. Its focus on employee well-being aligns with broader efforts to stabilize Ghana’s corporate sector, as seen in initiatives like USAID’s $4.2 million co-investments to boost job creation, per. MTN’s success reinforces its role as a leading employer in Ghana’s telecom industry, valued at $2 billion in 2021, per.
Future Outlook
The AHRIA recognition underscores MTN Ghana’s commitment to fostering a positive workplace, enhancing its reputation as an employer of choice, per. The company’s HR strategies, including flexible work policies, position it to navigate ongoing economic pressures, such as rising fuel costs due to the Russia-Ukraine war, per. As Ghana pursues economic recovery in 2022, MTN’s innovative HR practices are expected to continue driving productivity and stakeholder value, per.
