Dr Bawumia officially launch operations of Telecel

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia joined key players in the telecommunications industry for the official launch of operations of Telecel Ghana.

Telecel recently acquired majority ownership of the company, formerly known as Vodafone Ghana.

Welcoming Telecel Ghana, the presidential candidate of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), urged the company to uphold the highest standards of ethics, transparency and corporate governance, and also, to expand their network and be more innovative in their operations, to ensure accessible, safe, affordable and reliable network services to their customers.

He also urged Telecel Ghana, and other stakeholders in the telcos and fintech industry, to, as part of their corporate social responsibilities, prioritise investing in the digital capacities of young Ghanaians, to contribute towards shaping the future of Ghana, as the country embraces the 4th Industrial Revolution.

Telecel acquired a 70% stake in Vodafone Ghana (Ghana Telecommunications Company Limited – GTCL) in February 2023.

The government of Ghana retains the remaining 30% shareholding in Vodafone Ghana’s local holding company, GTCL.

In February 2023, Telecel completed the acquisition of Vodafone Ghana.

Telecel Group CEO Moh Damush said in a statement after the completion of the process that the acquisition has set the stage for a massive rebranding campaign.

“This evolution represents more than just a name change, it signifies our commitment to advancing telecommunications in Ghana with a renewed focus on meeting the evolving needs of our customers.”

“Our goal is to provide Ghanaians with exceptional services, exceeding their expectations,” Telecel Group CEO said.

The rebranding of Vodafone to Telecel also covered Vodafone Ghana’s three subsidiaries: National Communication Backbone Company Limited (Vodafone Wholesale), Vodafone Ghana Mobile Financial Services Limited (Vodafone Cash), and the Vodafone Ghana Foundation.