MTN Ghana appoints new CTO

MTN Ghana has appointed Mr. Mohammed Rufai as Chief Technical Officer.

He will be responsible for managing MTN Ghana’s network and overseeing the implementation of its technical plans and strategies.

A statement by Ghana’s leading service provider in voice and data services says Mohammed Rufai has a vast experience in Technology, Networks, Project Management and Information System. He has more than 13 years working experience, having worked in various capacities as a telecoms engineer with MTN Nigeria which has the largest Network in Africa and Middle East.

Throughout his career, Mr. Rufai has chalked several successes, some of which include the implementation of Managed Services in MTN Nigeria (from scope definition to service commencement) and supported it implementation in MTN South Africa. He also led the technical stream of Towerco transition in MTN Nigeria.

Commenting on the appointment, Mr. Ebenezer Asante, Chief Executive Officer of MTN Ghana said, “We are confident of the value Mr. Mohammed Rufai brings to the table in managing a formidable team of network technology professionals in the delivery of a bold new digital world to our customers.

In a related development, Mr. Reuben Opata has been appointed as the Head of Network Planning for MTN Ghana. Reuben Opata, who until recently was the Senior Manager for Network Planning will be responsible for the development and determination of MTN’s network planning and design strategy, in line with corporate and business strategy. He will also manage the planning of MTN Ghana’ Network Switching System, Base Station Systems (including multiple Radio Access Networks), and Transmission network (Fiber and Microwave) at a national level. Reuben will also be in charge of the management of MTN Ghana’s spectrum and technology roadmaps.

Mr. Reuben Opata played an instrumental role in the rollout of MTN’s 2G and 3G networks serving in various capacities as a Senior Engineer with the Radio Network Access Planning & Optimization department of MTN.

Reuben reports directly to Mohammed Rufai.