MTN Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering young people through skills development, mentorship, scholarships and opportunities aimed at preparing them for the future.
Speaking at the 11th Youth Empowerment Summit organised by the Martha Inspires Foundation, MTN Ghana’s Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer, Adwoa Wiafe, said the company’s partnership with the initiative was driven by the theme of this year’s summit, “Passing the Torch.”
She said the theme resonated strongly with MTN’s commitment to inspiring and equipping the next generation to become productive contributors to society.
According to her, MTN Ghana focuses on helping young people acquire employable and digital skills, access mentorship and benefit from opportunities that can help address unemployment and prepare them for the changing world of work.
Mrs Wiafe highlighted the company’s Bright Scholarship Programme, which currently supports about 1,220 students with tuition, laptops, accommodation and stipends to enable them to pursue their education without financial barriers.
She also announced the establishment of a Bright Scholarship alumni network, designed to connect former beneficiaries with younger scholarship recipients to provide mentorship, guidance and inspiration.
She said the initiative was another way of ensuring that beneficiaries who had received support could, in turn, “pass the torch” by helping others to succeed.
The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Martha Inspires Foundation, Martha Anabela, expressed appreciation to young participants, MTN Ghana and other partners for contributing to the success of the 11th Youth Empowerment Summit.
She said the summit, over the past decade, had helped young people discover their potential and purpose instead of simply following popular career choices.
According to her, the programme had also enabled participants to make informed decisions about their education and careers, build networks that had opened doors to jobs, scholarships and other opportunities, and gain confidence through mentorship, conversations and interactive sessions.
Martha Anabela said the theme “Passing the Torch” was intended to encourage the older generation to transfer their knowledge, experience, skills and values to young people, while challenging the younger generation to preserve, improve and build on what they inherit.
She explained that the Youth Empowerment Summit formed part of the foundation’s broader youth development programmes, which include a youth centre, men’s conference, Young Inspirers Forum, public-speaking coaching, book donations to communities and boys’ empowerment programmes.
She added that the youth centre provides educational and recreational activities, including reading and writing, robotics, phonetics and games, particularly for children during school holidays.
The summit brought together young people, mentors, industry players and development partners to share experiences, inspire participants and create opportunities for personal and professional growth.
MTN Ghana said its continued investment in youth development forms part of its broader sustainability and social impact agenda, with emphasis on equipping young people with the skills, knowledge and networks needed to contribute meaningfully to Ghana’s development.
Source:Fiilafmonline/Walkiyatu Issahaku
