Accra, Ghana – Antoinette Kwofie, the Chief Finance Officer (CFO) of MTN Ghana and MobileMoney Limited (MML), the MTN Ghana subsidiary responsible for mobile financial services have shown class at the fifth Women’s Choice Awards Africa held in Accra.
Madam Kwofie was awarded the Ultimate Woman in Leadership – Finance Award, while MML was adjudged the Entrepreneur Choice of the Year Award.
Madam Kwofie’s award was in recognition of her remarkable strides and success in the field of Finance which is mostly male-dominated. The award was also to celebrate her outstanding leadership and tireless efforts in promoting gender and youth development. She received a plaque and a certificate.
For the MML award, part of the citation reads: “In recognition of your unwavering commitment to entrepreneurial success through a groundbreaking mobile money initiative (MTN MoMo), MTN Ghana is hereby awarded the prestigious Entrepreneur Choice of the Year Award.
Your visionary leadership has not only transformed financial transactions but has also been a driving force in empowering entrepreneurs and fostering business growth. This award celebrates MTN’s consistent dedication to creating opportunities and facilitating financial solutions making a lasting impact on businesses.”
Receiving the award, Madam Kwofie expressed her gratitude to the organisers and pledged her commitment to continue to advocate, empower and inspire women to champion causes that will set them apart.
Commenting on the MoMo award, the CEO of MobileMoney Limited, Shaibu Haruna said: “We are elated to receive this award. MTN MobileMoney Limited will continue to create opportunities for entrepreneurs to grow their businesses.”
The 5th Women’s Choice Award Africa seeks to recognise, celebrate, and project women who stand tall in their fields regardless of the gender imbalances and stereotypes within our society.
The award celebrates women using their voices, platforms, positions, and presence to champion causes that empower other females in this affirmative action.
