The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ZEEPAY, Mr Andrew Takyi-Appiah, has called on mobile money agents to prioritise pensions and insurance as key components for long-term financial security and economic empowerment.
He made the statement at the swearing-in ceremony of new National Executives of the Mobile Money Advocacy Group (MoMAG), an organisation committed to promoting safe and inclusive mobile money services, in Accra over the weekend.
He lauded the "resilience, unity and dedication" of mobile money agents in revolutionising financial inclusion in Ghana.
He acknowledged the challenging journey of mobile money services, noting that agents played a pivotal role in its success despite initial setbacks and limited recognition. "The Mobile Money Advocacy Group has been a shining example of what we can achieve when we come together," he said, quoting Nelson Mandela: 'The greatest glory in living lies not in never failing, but in rising every time we fall.' "Before mobile money, financial inclusion was a significant challenge.
