Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to international digital cooperation as the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon. Samuel Nartey George ( MP), led the launch of the country’s bid for re-election to the ITU Council and the Radio Regulations Board (RRB) in Baku, Azerbaijan on 19th November 2025.
Addressing delegates at the event, the Minister underscored Ghana’s longstanding partnership with the ITU since joining the Union in 1957. He noted that Ghana has served on the ITU Council since 2002, actively contributing to Radiocommunications, Standardisation and Development through Study Groups, conferences and regional coordination.
Hon. Samuel Nartey George emphasised Ghana’s leadership role in Africa’s communications sector and highlighted the National Communications Authority’s (NCA) status as an ITU-certified training partner since 2019.
The Minister called on Member States to support Ghana’s re-election to the ITU Council and also endorsed the re-election of Ing. Edmund Yirenkyi Fianko, Director-General of the NCA, to the Radio Regulations Board for Region D for the 2027–2030 term.
He stressed that Ing. Fianko’s expertise in spectrum management, harmful interference resolution and regulatory compliance has significantly strengthened the RRB’s work since 2023, making continuity essential.
In brief remarks, Ing. Fianko expressed appreciation to the Government of Ghana and Member States for the trust placed in him during his first term.
He reaffirmed his commitment to upholding the Radio Regulations and ensuring fairness and consistency in all Board decisions. He appealed for continued support to retain experience and stability on the next RRB.
