Telecel Ghana concludes SME Month 2026 with Business Runway in Takoradi

Telecel Ghana concluded its 2026 SME Month with a successful Telecel Business Runway event held in Takoradi, marking the first time the flagship showcase has taken place outside the capital city of Accra. The daylong gathering, themed "Connect to Growth: Unlock More," brought together over 300 established SMEs, startups, young entrepreneurs, financial advisers, investors, and digital enablers for training, mentorship, market exposure, and cashless commerce.

Telecel Ghana's CEO, Ing. Patricia Obo-Nai, emphasized the company's dedication to supporting SME growth through dependable connectivity, competitive packages, and solutions to help businesses seize global opportunities. The company plans to invest over 500 million cedis in network expansion and reliability this year, even amid fibre cuts along the Cape Coast–Winneba road due to road construction and vandalism, which Telecel has addressed by securing alternative fiber routes to ensure reliable connectivity in the Central and Western Regions.

Daniel McKorley, Chairman of the McDan Group of Companies and a keynote speaker at the event, stressed that the right combination of business model, people, and technology is crucial for SME growth. He provided a regional overview of the Takoradi Port, oil and gas, mining, agriculture, agro-processing, manufacturing, tourism, and logistics sectors, as well as the entrepreneurial potential of the region's young population.

Western Regional Minister Joseph Nelson commended Telecel Ghana for bringing the Telecel Business Runway to the Western Region, highlighting the importance of decentralizing such initiatives to foster inclusivity and open opportunities for SMEs.