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Beneficiaries of free Senior High School receive encouragement

The Minister for Communications, Hon Ursula Owusu-Ekuful has charged pioneers of the free Senior High school policy to make Government proud for introducing the Policy. She urged the first year students to stay focused by taking their studies seriously and listen to their teachers in order to come out successfully. The Minister said this when she paid a working visit to some Senior High Schools in the Ablekuma West Constituency where she doubles as the Member of Parliament for the area.

Training for NCA’s National Service Personnel launched

A two-month intensive training programme has been launched for one hundred and seventy (170) National Service Personnel attached to the National Communications Authority (NCA) for the 2017/18 service year. The training programme which is tailored to orient and develop them as they get ready to serve in various roles in the Authority, and part of a year-long programme for the service personnel, will further give in-depth insight into the various functions of the NCA in addition to other career-enhancing skills. These are aimed at preparing the personnel for the world of work.

Ghana Marks International Girls in ICT Day

The Ghana-Indian Kofi -Annan Centre in ICT hosted a stakeholder celebration of Girls in ICT day. The day is set aside to motivate young girls in the country and to empower them to consider careers in the growing field of ICT. The celebration was under the theme “Expand Horizons, change attitudes”.

Minister for Communications Pays a Familiarisation Visit to NCA

On Monday 8th May, 2017, the Hon. Minister for Communications, Mrs Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, payed a working visit to the National Communications Authority (NCA) to familiarise with the operations of the Authority. The Hon. Minister was accompanied by the Minister for Information, Hon. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid and Deputy Minister for Communications, Hon Vincent Sowah Odotei.

She urged NCA Management of the need for an inter-ministerial or cross-sectorial engagement to deal with these issues

Launch of Busy 4g Brand Repositioning

In its quest to fulfil all promises made to Ghanaians, Government has assured the public that it would assist industries and organisations to pursue growth in whatever business they find themselves. Those were the words of the Deputy Minister for Communications, Hon. George Andah who was the keynote speaker at the launch of busy 4G Brand repositioning.

Minister of Communications Fraternizes With Data Protection Commission

As part of her official duties, the Minister of Communications scheduled a meeting with the Data Protection Commission, an Agency of the ministry to fraternize with management and staff of the commission. Hon. Ursula Owusu-Ekuful was taken round the office and introduced to staff of the Commission. The Minister informed that it was incumbent on her to pay a visit to familiarize herself with the operations of the Commission.

Indian High Commissioner Calls on Communications Minister

The Indian High Commissioner to Ghana, His Excellency Birender Singh paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Communications Hon. Ursula Owusu-Ekuful and used the opportunity to congratulate her on her appointment to the Office of Minister. He talked about issues relating to Ghana Indian collaborations in the Communications Sector.

Minister for Communications Meets With Staff of GIFEC

Hon. Ursula Owusu- Ekuful, Minister for communications has met with staff of GIFEC as part of her familiarization visits to Agencies under the Ministry. She was accompanied by her two Deputy Ministers Hon. Vincent Sowah Odotei and Hon. George Andah to interact with management and staff of the organisation purposely to have first-hand information about their operations and to foster a closer working relationship with them.

Minister Engages Former Appointees

Hon. Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, Minister for Communications invited the members of the Transition Teams for both the in-coming administration and the out-gone administration for an evening reception to express her appreciation for their cooperation in ensuring a successful transition in the administration of the Ministry.

The well-attended informal event was held on the rooftop of the Ministry’s building with Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, former Minister for Communications, Mr. Ato Sarpong, former Deputy Minister and former Chairman and CEOs of the Agencies under the Ministry in attendance.