The Director General of the National Communications Authority (NCA), Rev. Ing. Edmund Y. Fianko, has commended industry players for sustained investments in infrastructure, emerging technologies, and service innovation, noting that these efforts have expanded connectivity and digital opportunities for millions of Ghanaians.
Speaking at the Authority’s 30th Anniversary Ceremony on Wednesday in Accra, Mr Fianko said the progress achieved reflects not only regulatory leadership but also investor confidence, the ingenuity of engineers and entrepreneurs, and strong collaboration between the NCA and industry.
Sharing a personal reflection, he recalled joining the Authority in December 2004 as a National Service person. “Since then, I have had the privilege of serving continuously within the NCA, learning, growing, and working alongside dedicated professionals who believe deeply in the mission of this institution,” he said.
The Board Chair of the Authority, Ms Mavis Ampah, also reflected on the NCA’s transformation into a respected regulator. She emphasised milestones from its formative years, including the acquisition of its first spectrum monitoring system and the securing of its first operational office at First Rangoon Close in Cantonments.
Looking ahead, she charged stakeholders to prepare for emerging opportunities and challenges, stressing the importance of inclusion in the next phase of sector growth.
“If the first thirty years were defined by expanding access, the next thirty must be defined by deepening inclusion, better and more reliable connectivity, broader opportunity, and more diverse leadership. Let this celebration mark not only our achievements, but also a renewed commitment to excellence, integrity, innovation, and inclusion,” she said.
Margaret Adjeley Sowah, ISD
