The goodies include airtime worth GH1, 000.00 and assorted drinks.

A statement issued in Accra by Mrs Cynthia Lumor, the Corporate Services Executive, said during the celebration, MTN would also provide 4G LTE experiential setups at vantage points in Ada, where data ambassadors and MTN canvassers would be available to assist patrons with their data needs.

Additionally, the leading telecoms company would support with the organisation of the durbar of Chiefs and People; the Ada Royal Walk and music celebration for the youth, community members and revelers, which would be broadcast live on TV Africa.

The statement explained that the data ambassadors would assist customers who needed to activate data bundles and also provide internet settings for customers who wanted to use internet on their phones and devices.

In a brief presentation to the paramount Queen, Chiefs and Elders at Ada, Mr Prince Nyarko, MTN’s Regional Sales Manager for Greater Accra Region, congratulated the people on the occasion and for positively projecting their rich cultural heritage and value.

Mr Nyarko said, “As we join you to celebrate the 80th Asafotufiami, we want to thank the chiefs and people of Ada for your continuous support to the MTN brand.

“Your support has helped immensely to make MTN the network of choice and leader in the telecommunications industry.”

“We will continue to invest in sustainable initiatives for development as we strive to brighten the lives of the people in the communities in which we operate.”

The delegation from MTN used the opportunity to inform the leaders and people of Ada about MTN Mobile Money Services and cautioned them of some individuals, who were using Mobile Money to defraud unsuspecting persons.

They urged the opinion leaders to caution the community members against people promising them prizes when they had not participated in any promotion; and other means used to defraud people.

Naana Kabukuor Dagojo Dumaaley I, the Paramount Queen of Ada, receiving the items on behalf of the Ada Traditional Council and Festival Planning Committee, expressed gratitude to the Management of MTN for their continuous commitment to support Ada Asafotufiami.

As part of MTN’s plan to support and promote Ghanaian culture and heritage, MTN has over the past 10 years supported more than 20 traditional and regional festivals across the country.

Some of the festivals are the Asogli Yam Festival, Kwahu Easter Festival, Kobine Festival, Oguaa Fetu Afahye, Esikado Kuntum, Homowo, Sallahfest and Hogbetsotsoza.

The Company also celebrates MTN-initiated regional festivals - Twin City Fest, Savannah Fest, Ashanti Fest and Suncity Fest among others.