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Patricia Obo-Nai

Also known as: Ing. Patricia Obo-Nai · Mrs Patricia Obo-Nai · Mrs Obo-Nai · Madam Obo-Nai · Ms Obo-Nai

Patricia Obo-Nai — CEO of Telecel Ghana, advocating for ethical leadership and workforce development in mining and telecommunications.

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  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … Patricia Obo-Nai, in March during a media interview, where she assured customers that major network infrastructure improvements would begin in the second quarter of the year. …

    Telecel Ghana kicks off nationwide network expansion drive for stronger connectivity
  3. Joy Online

    … Johnson Pandit Asiama; Chief Executive Officer of Telecel Ghana, Patricia Obo-Nai; alongside other distinguished business leaders and policymakers.

    Mahama reaffirms government’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with private sector
  4. Business & Financial Times

    … Patricia Obo-Nai, in March during a media interview, where she assured customers that major network infrastructure improvements would begin in second quarter of the year. …

    Telecel kicks off nationwide network expansion drive for stronger connectivity
  5. May 2026
  6. Business & Financial Times

    … Patricia Obo-Nai, the chief executive of Telecel Ghana, framed Black Sherif’s win in personal terms, noting that he is the only artiste to have won Artiste of the Year twice during her leadership tenure. …

    Black Sherif visits Telecel headquarters after 27th TGMA success
  7. Joy Online

    … Patricia Obo-Nai, the chief executive of Telecel Ghana, framed Black Sherif’s win in personal terms, noting that he is the only artiste to have won Artiste of the Year twice during her leadership tenure. …

    Black Sherif takes victory lap to Telecel Ghana HQ after 27th TGMA sweep
  8. Daily Guide

    … Patricia Obo-Nai, Chief Executive of Telecel Ghana, said in her welcome video address on the night. …

    Telecel Marks 15 Years As TGMA Headline Sponsor
  9. Joy Online

    … cause they connect us to our roots, our history, and our future. “Telecel is committed to connecting energies through music, which is why building a resilient music industry where artists are recognised for their talent, hard work, and impact is important to us,” Patricia Obo-Nai …

    Telecel marks 15 years as headline sponsor of 27th TGMA
  10. Daily Guide

    … Patricia Obo-Nai. Ebenezer K. …

    Ofori Sarpong Commissions 600-Bed Dormitory For PRESEC
Business

Telecel partners with musician Black Sherif for Project X

The News

Telecel has announced musician Black Sherif as the brand partner for Project X, offering Telecel customers exclusive digital experiences including unique BlackoCodes and discounts through the Telecel Play App. The partnership brings together the reigning TGMA Artiste of the Year and the mobile financial services provider to deliver greater value to customers.

14 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 14 October

  1. Telecel partners with musician Black Sherif for Project X

    Telecel has announced musician Black Sherif as the brand partner for Project X, offering Telecel customers exclusive digital experiences including unique BlackoCodes and discounts through the Telecel Play App. The partnership brings together the reigning TGMA Artiste of the Year and the mobile financial services provider to deliver greater value to customers.

    14 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 8 October

  1. Telecel Ghana launches Project X with musician Black Sherif

    Telecel Ghana has unveiled Project X, a year-long partnership with music star Black Sherif to promote the Telecel Cash platform among young people. Black Sherif will deliver monthly surprises and special codes through his social media platforms, offering free transactions, gifts, and rewards to consumers.

    8 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Black Sherif partners with Telecel Ghana on X Project

    Telecel Ghana has announced musician Black Sherif as the face of its X Project, a partnership to strengthen engagement with young consumers and promote its mobile money service, Telecel Cash, through events, promotional activities and customer rewards over the next year.

    8 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 30 September

  1. Telecel holds inaugural SME showcase in Takoradi outside Accra

    Telecel Ghana concluded its annual SME Month with a Business Runway event in Takoradi, bringing together more than 300 established SMEs, start-ups, entrepreneurs, financial advisers, and investors for training, mentorship, and market exposure. The company's CEO stated that Telecel is investing over 500 million cedis in network expansion and reliability.

    30 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 28 September

  1. Telecel Ghana hosts inaugural SME Business Runway outside Accra

    Telecel Ghana concluded its annual SME Month celebrations with a Telecel Business Runway in Takoradi, bringing together over 300 SMEs, start-ups, entrepreneurs, investors and advisers for training, mentorship and market exposure. CEO Patricia Obo-Nai stated the company is investing over 500 million cedis in network expansion and has secured alternative fibre routes to ensure reliable connectivity to the Central and Western Regions.

    28 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 25 September

  1. Telecel Business Runway in Takoradi supports SME growth and development

    Telecel Ghana held its Business Runway programme in Takoradi for the first time, bringing together entrepreneurs and business leaders for practical discussions on financing, digitalisation, marketing, tax compliance, leadership and market access. The CEO said the initiative was designed to take SME support closer to businesses outside Accra and help entrepreneurs address visibility and growth challenges.

    25 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 17 September

  1. Telecel Ghana launches annual ethics and excellence award

    Telecel Ghana has introduced an annual "Award for Excellence and Ethical Leadership" for graduating students at Palm University College who demonstrate strong academic performance, integrity, responsibility and service. The CEO announced the initiative at the university's commencement ceremony, emphasizing the role of educational institutions in shaping ethical leaders for the workforce and wider society.

    17 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 16 September

  1. Telecel CEO emphasizes integrity and ethics in leadership

    Telecel Ghana CEO Patricia Obo-Nai told Palm University College's graduation ceremony that ethical leadership combining excellence with integrity, courage and responsibility is essential, and that ethics must be intentionally integrated into educational curricula to shape moral citizens and build trust in business and governance.

    16 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Mining industry must rethink talent development, CEO urges

    Telecel Ghana CEO Ing. Patricia Obo-Nai told the Ghana Chamber of Mines' Human Resource Conference that the mining industry's ability to harness artificial intelligence and emerging technologies depends on how quickly its workforce acquires new skills. She identified three priorities: developing agile capabilities, making continuous learning part of everyday work, and harnessing diversity to drive innovation.

    2 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Telecel Ghana CEO calls for agile mining workforce

    Telecel Ghana CEO Patricia Obo-Nai urged Ghana's mining industry to prioritise developing adaptable talent and continuous learning to leverage artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, arguing that organisations must recruit for adaptability, curiosity and learning agility rather than filling today's vacancies.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 21 August

  1. Ghana must develop local human capital for mining industrialisation

    Ghana Chamber of Mines CEO Dr Kenneth Ashigbey has called for investment in human resource development and local enterprises to design, manufacture and maintain mining technologies, arguing that true localisation means developing Ghanaian capabilities beyond simply employing more Ghanaians in the sector.

    21 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Telecel Ghana selects ten women for engineering scholarship cohort

    Telecel Ghana has unveiled ten final-year female students selected for its 2026 Female Engineering Students Scholarship Programme (FESSP), aimed at increasing female representation in STEM fields. The scholars, drawn from KNUST, UG, UCC and UMaT, receive financial support for tuition, laptops, data bundles, mentorship, and internship opportunities.

    22 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Telecel Ghana hands equipped IT lab to University of Ghana

    Telecel Ghana has commissioned a 42-unit computer laboratory with interactive touchscreen display and internet connectivity to the University of Ghana as a corporate social responsibility initiative supporting digital learning and research.

    21 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Telecel donates medical equipment, adopts Kumasi South hospital unit

    Telecel Ghana has donated newborn medical equipment including phototherapy units and radiant warmers to Kumasi South Hospital and signed a two-year agreement to adopt and upgrade the hospital's Mother and Baby Unit.

    1 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Telecel leadership meets President Mahama on investment plans

    Senior leadership of Telecel Group met with President John Dramani Mahama to reaffirm their long-term commitment to Ghana's digital infrastructure and telecommunications sector, with 2026 marked as a year of significant network expansion alongside investments in digital education and healthcare initiatives.

    1 July 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Saturday 27 June

  1. Telecel Foundation donates newborn care equipment to Kumasi South Hospital

    The Telecel Foundation has donated critical newborn care equipment—including two phototherapy machines, a digital infant weighing scale, and a radiant warmer—to the Pediatric Unit of Kumasi South Hospital, following a report of equipment shortages in the maternity unit. The Foundation has also signed a 2-year adoption memorandum of understanding with the hospital as part of its corporate social responsibility activities.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 25 June

  1. Asantehene launches KNUST's 75th anniversary celebration in Kumasi

    The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, launched the 75th anniversary celebration of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi, attended by dignitaries, alumni, and traditional rulers. The event featured the launch of a 354-page book on the university's history and impact, with the first ten copies autographed by the Asantehene and sold to various buyers, including the Asanteman Council for GH¢1 million.

    25 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Telecel Ghana plants 10,000 trees at forest reserve

    Telecel Ghana and students from Kordiabe R/C Basic School planted 10,000 seedlings in the Chipa Tributary Forest Reserve in the Shai-Osudoku District to mark World Environment Day, bringing the telecom operator's total to 43,000 trees planted over the last five years.

    9 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Friday 5 June

  1. Telecel Ghana plants 10,000 trees, total reaches 43,000

    Telecel Ghana, with over 250 employees and students from Kordiabe R/C Basic School, planted 10,000 seedlings in the Chipa Tributary Forest Reserve to mark World Environment Day, bringing the company's reforestation total to 43,000 trees over five years as part of Ghana's Tree for Life Campaign.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Telecel Ghana begins nationwide network expansion programme

    Telecel Ghana has launched a nationwide network infrastructure expansion programme aimed at improving service quality and delivering faster connectivity. The telco is deploying newer technologies across more than 100 high-traffic sites this year and plans to enhance over 1,000 sites nationwide as part of the broader network modernisation programme.

    3 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 1 June

  1. Telecel Ghana launches nationwide network expansion programme

    Telecel Ghana has begun a nationwide network infrastructure expansion programme to improve service quality and increase capacity across Ghana. The operator is deploying newer technologies on more than 100 high-traffic sites this year, with over 1,000 sites nationwide undergoing varying levels of enhancement as part of the broader network modernisation programme.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Mahama pledges stronger government collaboration with private sector

    President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed government's commitment to strengthening collaboration with the private sector to drive Ghana's economic transformation, addressing business leaders, investors, and policymakers at the 10th Ghana CEO Summit in Accra. He stressed that economic transformation must positively impact the daily lives of Ghanaians and assured the business community of government's commitment to creating an enabling environment for business growth and job creation.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Telecel launches nationwide network expansion to boost connectivity

    Telecel Ghana has begun a nationwide network infrastructure expansion programme to improve service quality, increase capacity, and deliver faster connectivity. The operator is deploying newer technologies across more than 100 high-traffic sites this year, with over 1,000 sites nationwide undergoing varying levels of enhancement as part of the broader network modernisation effort.

    1 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Saturday 30 May

  1. Black Sherif visits Telecel after winning Artiste of Year award

    Two weeks after winning five awards at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards, including Artiste of the Year, Black Sherif visited Telecel Ghana's headquarters for a courtesy call with senior executives and awards organisers Charterhouse to discuss year-long partnerships during his reign.

    30 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Saturday 23 May

  1. Black Sherif visits Telecel Ghana after sweeping five TGMA awards

    Newly crowned Artiste of the Year Black Sherif made a courtesy visit to Telecel Ghana's headquarters two weeks after winning five awards at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards. He met with senior executives from Telecel and awards organiser Charterhouse to discuss potential partnerships during his reign.

    23 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Telecel marks 15 years as TGMA headline sponsor

    Telecel is celebrating 15 years as headline sponsor of the Ghana Music Awards, with the partnership having begun under Vodafone in 2011 and continuing through Telecel's rebrand in 2024. The sponsorship has funded expanded genre categories, regional concert series, and the TGMA in Schools initiative.

    12 May 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 11 May

  1. Telecel marks 15 years as TGMA headline sponsor

    Telecel celebrated its 15-year tenure as headline sponsor of the Ghana Music Awards at the 27th edition, where Black Sherif won Artiste of the Year, Medikal's "Shoulder" won Most Popular Song, and Daddy Lumba received a lifetime achievement honour. The partnership, which began under Vodafone in 2011 and continued through Telecel's 2024 rebrand, has expanded TGMA into regional concerts, schools initiatives, and contributed to Ghana's creative arts sector growth.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 7 May

  1. Ofori Sarpong commissions 600-bed dormitory for PRESEC

    Businessman Ernest Ofori Sarpong on Tuesday commissioned a newly constructed 600-bed dormitory for Presbyterian Boys' Senior High School (PRESEC), his alma mater, to mark his 60th birthday. The project, begun in November 2025, is intended to address congestion at the school, which currently has 6,000 students.

    7 May 2026 · Daily Guide →

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