Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has set an ambitious target for Ghana’s digital expansion, urging the regulator to accelerate the nationwide rollout of 5G services.
Speaking at the launch of the 30th anniversary celebrations of the National Communications Authority in Accra, he said, “Our vision is to achieve 70% of 5G population density coverage by the 70th independence celebration of our nation next year.”
He made it clear that the responsibility now lies with the regulator.
“So, the work is cut out for the regulator. You have barely a year to roll out 5G using both the wholesale model and the network-led operations and achieve 70% population density coverage,” he stated.
Acknowledging the scale of the task ahead, the Minister admitted the timeline is demanding but expressed confidence in the Authority’s leadership and staff.
“It is a steep aspiration, but I am more than confident in the resilience and abilities of the people who run the NCA,” he said.
