MTN Mobile Money Month Launched

MTN launched its Mobile Money Month on Tuesday at the Makola market in Accra under the theme, 'Mobile Money, driving financial inclusion in Ghana.'

Launching the campaign, William Tettey, the General Manager, Capital Project Group, indicated that unlike six years ago, the MTN Mobile Money service now offers a wide range of services, including the payment of utility and DSTV bills, schools fees, as well as bulk payments, among others.

He said the project has made great strides in both Ghana and beyond four years after its introduction.

'Today, MTN Mobile Money service has 4.8 million registered mobile money customers, 19,500 mobile money merchants and 18.5 million monthly transactions,' he said, adding that the service enables MTN Mobile Money customers to receive money from abroad instantly on their phones with the help of partners like Lyca, World Remit, Xpress Money and several others.

'Ghanaians in UK, Australia, Switzerland, Qatar, etc, are able to send money to their relatives and friends via this service,' he intoned.

Mr Tettey indicated that the theme for this year's campaign highlights the overall objective of this year's celebration because MTN Mobile Money can deliver financial services at affordable costs to all segments of the Ghanaian society.

He thanked all stakeholders for their contributions that has brought the project this far.

A number of activities were outlined for the month-long celebration.

They include MTN Mobile Money Stakeholder workshop to discuss the theme, SME Drive, Market Activations, Merchant, as well as fraud awareness training for the merchants.