Shaibu Haruna, Chief Executive Officer of MobileMoney Fintech Limited (MMFL), has been named Fintech CEO of the Year for the second consecutive year at the 2026 Ghana CEO Vision and Awards.
The recognition celebrates his leadership in transforming Ghana’s mobile money business into a dedicated fintech operation and strengthening collaboration across the country’s digital financial services industry.
One of the major milestones under his leadership was the structural separation of Scancom PLC’s mobile money business, which took effect on March 31, 2026. Haruna oversaw the transition, which positioned MobileMoney Fintech Limited as a separate entity focused on expanding fintech services while complying with Ghana’s Payment Systems and Services Act, 2019.
The company has also recorded significant growth. Its MoMo revenue increased by 35.7 per cent in 2025, while its active user base reached 19.3 million. Growth continued into the first half of 2026, supported by basic mobile money services, digital payments and lending.
Beyond the company’s financial performance, Haruna has championed initiatives aimed at building a more secure and inclusive digital financial ecosystem.
He has advocated stronger consumer protection in digital lending, improved interoperability and greater collaboration between banks and fintech companies. He has also supported industry efforts to address digital fraud and strengthen public confidence in digital financial services.
Through initiatives such as the Fintech Media Development Series, he has encouraged better understanding of fintech among journalists, while the MoMo Fintech Lab provides students, developers, entrepreneurs and start-ups with opportunities to develop practical financial technology solutions.
Reacting to the recognition, Haruna expressed appreciation to his team and industry partners, describing the award as a shared achievement.
He reaffirmed the company’s commitment to building trusted financial services, strengthening industry partnerships and developing the talent needed to shape the future of fintech in Ghana.
His second consecutive recognition highlights the growing importance of digital financial services in Ghana’s economy and the role of leadership in expanding access to technology-driven financial solutions.
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