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At the recent 5th Women’s Choice Awards Africa in Accra, Antoinette Kwofie, the Chief Financial Officer of MTN Ghana, was presented with the Ultimate Woman in Leadership – Finance Award.
Antoinette’s award is given in honor of her outstanding achievements in the largely male-dominated field of finance. The award is given in recognition of her exceptional leadership and unwavering work to advance youth and gender development. A certificate and a plaque were given to her.
At the same event, MTN MoMo was adjudged the Entrepreneur Choice of the Year Award. Part of the citation for the MoMo Award 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, Antoinette expressed her gratitude to the organizers and pledged her commitment to continue to advocate, empower and inspire women to champion causes that will set them apart.
The CEO of MobileMoney Limited, Shaibu Haruna commenting on the MoMo award 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 aims to honor, celebrate, and elevate women who defy stereotypes and gender imbalances in our society and who stand tall in their fields. In this affirmative action, the award also honors women who use their voices, platforms, positions, and presence to support causes that uplift other women.
Empower Her: Celebrating Resilience, Transformation, and Digitalization was the theme for this year’s award.
Source: Ghanatodayonline.com
