MobileMoney Fintech Limited CEO, Shaibu Haruna took a prominent role on Day Two of the MTN Group Fintech Summit 2026, joining fellow MTN Fintech CEOs for a panel discussion on the current state and future direction of Africa’s fintech markets.
Haruna participated in the session, “Africa’s Velocity Index: Where MTN Fintech Markets Stand Today,” alongside Phrase Lubega of MoMo Uganda, Komba Malukutila of MoMo Zambia, Alain Nono of MoMo Cameroon and Bode Abifarin of MoMo Payment Service Bank.
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Drawing on his leadership of MoMo Ghana and experience in financial technology, digital payments and the African fintech ecosystem, Haruna contributed to discussions on how the continent can move from strong mobile money adoption towards deeper and more inclusive financial services.
The panel examined progress across digital payments, mobile money, merchant acceptance, ecosystem readiness and advanced financial services, with particular attention to what markets need to accelerate growth and deliver greater value to customers.
Haruna’s contribution brought Ghana’s mobile money experience into the broader continental conversation, highlighting the importance of building stronger digital ecosystems capable of expanding financial inclusion and supporting customers and businesses with more comprehensive financial solutions.
The panel formed part of a wider programme at the MTN Group Fintech Summit, following discussions on Regulatory and Policy Day, which brought together regulators, policymakers and industry leaders to examine digital credit, data governance, artificial intelligence, consumer trust and regulatory innovation.
The discussions reinforced the importance of closer cooperation among fintech operators, regulators and policymakers in building trusted, inclusive and sustainable digital financial ecosystems across Africa.
Held under the theme “Maximum Velocity As One,” the summit is bringing together leaders across the fintech ecosystem to explore how innovation, market readiness and effective regulation can accelerate Africa’s digital financial transformation.
