MoMo Ghana CEO hails golf for business growth

The Chief Executive Officer of MoMo Ghana, Shaibu Haruna, stated that golf is a powerful platform for growth. He spoke at the 3i Africa Invitational Golf Tournament. The event took place at the Achimota Golf Club. Haruna expressed his excitement about associating with the sport. He believes golf offers a special environment for networking. It helps in building relationships and promoting businesses. This gathering included key figures from the fintech and banking industries. It provided a relaxed setting for sharing ideas. MoMo Ghana is the fintech arm of the MTN Group. It focuses on digital infrastructure. The company wants to maintain its support for sports. MTN has a long history of supporting recreational activities. This viewpoint was shared at the ceremonial tee-off. The tournament featured over 100 amateur golfers. Players came from clubs across Ghana and Africa. It was an 18-hole Stableford competition. The event happened before the 3i Africa Summit 2026. This summit begins today and ends on May 8. It is held at the Destiny Arena. Other important guests attended the tee-off. The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Asiama, was present. The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, also attended. Dr Asiama spoke about Ghana’s potential. He sees Ghana as a top destination for golf. He stressed the need for investment in the sport. This investment will help grow golf talent. Ghana needs players for international competitions. Dr Asiama also shared a personal aim. He wants to improve his own golf skills. He encouraged more people to play golf. The sport offers health benefits. It improves fitness. It also expands social networks. The tournament aims to build stronger ties within Ghana's financial sector. It highlights the growing importance of sports for economic dialogue.