MTN Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to gender equality and leadership inclusion as it marked the first anniversary of its Y’ello Ladies Network, a platform driving the advancement of women within the organisation.
The milestone event highlighted the company’s broader strategy to achieve gender balance in leadership, with a target of 50-50 representation by 2030. Over the past year, the network has evolved into a key driver of professional growth, mentorship, and workplace support for female staff.
According to Antoinette Kwofie, Chairperson of the network, the initiative has created opportunities for women across different levels to build confidence, enhance leadership skills, and support one another in navigating workplace challenges.
A major highlight of the network’s impact is its contribution to health advocacy, including a fundraising campaign that generated about GH¢200,000 to support breast cancer awareness and treatment, with a significant donation made to the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.
The anniversary also signaled a new phase for the initiative, with plans to introduce leadership masterclasses, mentorship circles, and expanded partnerships aimed at accelerating women’s career progression within the company and beyond.
Delivering a keynote address, Angela Kyerematen-Jimoh, CEO of Brainwave Tech Africa, underscored the importance of collaboration and mentorship in achieving lasting impact. She encouraged women to focus on lifting others as a measure of true success, noting that inclusive workplaces ultimately drive stronger business outcomes.
She further called on organisations to invest more deliberately in women, arguing that empowering female talent is not only beneficial for companies but essential for national development.
The Y’ello Ladies Network, through its mentorship programmes, safe-space discussions, and leadership initiatives, is positioning itself as a model for how corporate institutions can foster inclusive growth while strengthening internal talent pipelines.
