The MTN Ghana Y’ello Ladies Network has celebrated its first anniversary with a vibrant and inspiring event, reaffirming its commitment to empowering women and fostering inclusive leadership across the organization.
The event, held at the MTN House in Accra under the theme “Give to Gain – When Women Thrive, We All Rise,” brought together over 500 female employees of MTN professionals, executives and mentors for a day of reflection, mentorship and forward-looking engagement.
Delivering the welcome address, the Chief Finance Officer and Chairwoman of the Yello Ladies Network, Antoinette Kwofie, highlighted the remarkable journey of the network over the past year, describing it as a “vibrant and impactful community” built on connection, growth and shared purpose.
“A year ago, we set out with a vision to create a platform where the amazing women of MTN Ghana could connect, grow, lead and lift one another. Today, that vision has blossomed into a powerful community,” she said.
She highlighted that, in addition to its establishment and the survey feedback from members, the network initiated impactful programs, including health-focused activities under the “I Am Enough” series.
Notably, the group organized a successful Breast Cancer Awareness campaign and a walk, raising GHS 200,000. Of this amount, GHS 150,000 was donated to the Breast Cancer Unit at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital to support breast cancer patients, while GHS 50,000 was donated to Breast Care International.
Antoinette emphasized that the success of the network was collective, urging members to continue showing up, supporting one another and actively contributing to its growth.
Looking ahead, she outlined a series of initiatives planned for the year, including Women in Leadership Summit, Leadership Masterclass Series, Leadership Café sessions, Speed Mentoring programmes, a Community Leadership Day, a Breast Cancer Awareness Walk and Better Workplace Initiatives aimed at enhancing the overall experience of women within the organization.
The Chief Executive Officer of MTN Ghana, Stephen Blewett, commended the network for exceeding expectations and underscored the critical role women play in the company’s success.
“What it has become today is far bigger than I ever imagined. Ideas come to life in ways that exceed expectations,” he noted.
Speaking from a personal perspective, he emphasized the importance of creating opportunities for women and called for intentional mentorship and inclusive leadership.
“Leadership is not about competition, it is about growth. There is space for everyone. Your role is to pull someone else up,” he added, encouraging both women and men to actively support gender equity within the organization.
The guest speaker, Angela Kyerematen-Jimoh, CEO and Founder of BrainWave Africatech, reinforced the event’s theme by highlighting the power of giving as a leadership principle.
“The most meaningful success is not what we accumulate, but what we contribute,” she stated,
