{"id":117006,"date":"2026-04-11T11:31:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-11T11:31:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ghana\/uncategorized\/beneficiaries-praise-mtn-ghanas-sme-program-success"},"modified":"2026-04-11T12:01:38","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T12:01:38","slug":"beneficiaries-praise-mtn-ghanas-sme-program-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ghana\/all-news\/beneficiaries-praise-mtn-ghanas-sme-program-success","title":{"rendered":"Beneficiaries Praise MTN Ghana&#8217;S SME Program Success"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Ghana. <\/strong><\/span><b>Beneficiaries of MTN Ghana\u2019s SME Accelerated Programme have commended the initiative for significantly transforming their businesses through access to funding, mentorship and digital tools.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Now in its third edition, the programme is designed to equip Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) with the capacity to grow into competitive players in Ghana\u2019s economy.<\/p>\n<p>Ms Ruth Osei, a textile and African prints dealer, said the intervention had been a turning point for her business.<\/p>\n<p>Sharing her experience at the Kumasi edition of the programme, Ms Osei said the financial support and mentorship she received enabled her to expand operations and increase her workforce to 10 employees.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI started on a small scale, but through this programme, I have been able to grow my business and create jobs for others,\u201d she said, expressing gratitude to MTN Ghana.<\/p>\n<p>Mr Anthony Ekuban, a local detergent manufacturer, also praised the initiative, describing it as a critical link between small businesses and financial institutions.<\/p>\n<p>He said the specialised training and investment support had helped him improve production capacity and reposition his business for growth.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe programme has changed the way I run my business. My production has increased, and I am now operating at a higher level than before,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>The SME Accelerated Programme provides participants with business development support, financial literacy training and access to digital solutions to enhance efficiency and competitiveness.<\/p>\n<p>Some beneficiaries said that beyond funding, the hands-on business clinics helped them address operational challenges, including digital integration, supply chain management and regulatory compliance.<\/p>\n<p>Mr Abubakar Sidiq Mohammed, Senior Manager for SME Sales at MTN Ghana, said the programme included continuous monitoring and evaluation to ensure that participating businesses recorded measurable growth.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur partners do not just provide one-off training. They track the performance of participants to ensure the programme translates into real business growth,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Small and Medium-sized Enterprises account for about 92 per cent of registered businesses in Ghana and contribute approximately 70 per cent to the Gross Domestic Product. However, many SMEs face challenges such as limited access to credit and inadequate digital infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>Beneficiaries believe initiatives such as the SME Accelerated Programme would help bridge these gaps and position local enterprises to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital economy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Ghana<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Ghana. 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