More than 200 students from several educational institutions have received a first-hand experience of Ghana’s telecommunications and digital infrastructure through a guided technology immersion programme hosted by MTN Ghana at MTN House in Accra.
The visit brought together students from institutions including Ashesi University, Ghana International School, Cradle Star Academy, and Kinderland School, offering them practical exposure to how large-scale digital systems and networks operate.
The initiative was designed to bridge classroom learning with real-world application, with students taken through MTN Ghana’s corporate history, innovation journey, customer service evolution, and digital transformation agenda.
A major highlight of the programme was a tour of the company’s Network Operations Centre and data facilities, where students observed the systems that ensure uninterrupted connectivity, cybersecurity, and network reliability for millions of users across the country.
The experience also introduced participants to MTN Ghana’s sustainability and social impact programmes focused on education, youth empowerment, and community development.
Speaking during the engagement, Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer, Adwoa Wiafe, said the initiative reflects the company’s long-term commitment to developing digital skills among young people.
She noted that under MTN’s Ambition 2030 strategy, the company is investing in youth-focused initiatives such as the Bright Scholarship scheme, the MTN Digital Skills Academy, the One Million Coders Programme, and the Girls in ICT initiative in partnership with the Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation.
“We are committed to shaping Ghana’s digital future through investments in young people,” she said.
Manager for IT Projects Implementation at MTN Ghana, Paschal Paaga, also emphasized the importance of exposing students to real industry environments.
He said such engagements help close the gap between academic theory and practical industry experience, while inspiring students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
One of the students, Maame Sapomaa, a Level 300 Information Systems student at Ashesi University, described the visit as highly inspiring, saying it helped her better understand how concepts learned in class are applied in real-world technology systems.
She said the experience strengthened her interest in building a career in the technology sector.
