Ghana’s fintech industry recorded a major international recognition as Shaibu Haruna, Chief Executive Officer of MobileMoney LTD, was named Fintech CEO of the Year at the prestigious Global Leadership Gathering Million Dollar Challenge Awards.
The award positions MobileMoney LTD at the centre of conversations around digital finance leadership in Africa and underscores Ghana’s growing influence within the global fintech ecosystem.
Organisers of the Global Leadership Gathering described the honour as a reflection of exceptional executive leadership demonstrated during a defining year for digital financial services across emerging markets.
Under Shaibu Haruna’s stewardship, MobileMoney LTD delivered what analysts have described as one of the most impactful transformation phases in Ghana’s fintech history during 2025.
The company successfully migrated millions of users onto enhanced digital financial platforms, expanding access to mobile payments, digital wallets, and credit solutions tailored to everyday consumers and small businesses.
Industry observers note that the scale and speed of adoption achieved by MobileMoney LTD have contributed significantly to deepening financial inclusion across both urban and rural communities.
Beyond growth metrics, a major highlight of the year was the company’s intensified focus on digital security and fraud prevention within the mobile money ecosystem.
Initiatives such as the MomoTrust campaign were rolled out to rebuild and strengthen public confidence in digital transactions amid rising concerns about fraud across the continent.
Complementing this effort was the nationwide public education drive dubbed “Shine Your Eye,” which encouraged customers to stay vigilant, adopt safe transaction practices, and report suspicious activities.
These interventions, according to sector analysts, have played a critical role in reducing fraud-related incidents while setting new standards for consumer protection in Ghana’s digital finance space.
Shaibu Haruna’s leadership credentials are rooted in more than 25 years of commercial experience across Africa and the Middle East, spanning diverse industries including FMCG, automotive, financial services, e-commerce, and telecommunications.
For the past 18 years, his professional focus has been firmly anchored in telecoms and digital services, where he has overseen large-scale transformation and turnaround programmes.
His career portfolio includes senior leadership roles and successful business restructurings in markets such as Ghana, Uganda, South Africa, and Saudi Arabia.
Since assuming the role of CEO of MobileMoney LTD in 2022, Shaibu has pursued a strategy centred on innovation, operational efficiency, and customer trust as pillars of sustainable growth.
At the awards ceremony, he acknowledged the strong competition in the Fintech CEO category, congratulating finalists from Zambia and Rwanda, who emerged as second and third runners-up.
In his acceptance remarks, Shaibu was quick to redirect the spotlight to the broader MobileMoney LTD ecosystem, emphasising teamwork and partnerships as key drivers of success.
“This recognition belongs to the entire MobileMoney LTD team and our stakeholders who continue to believe in innovation, trust, and customer protection,” he said.
He added that the company remains committed to building a safer, more resilient, and inclusive digital financial system that meets the evolving needs of Ghanaians.
The Global Leadership Gathering Million Dollar Challenge Awards celebrate executives and organisations that are driving innovation, growth, and measurable impact across emerging and frontier markets.
Shaibu Haruna’s recognition as Fintech CEO of the Year not only elevates his personal leadership profile but also reinforces Ghana’s position as a rising hub for fintech innovation on the African continent.
