Director, Digital Technology

Dr. Samuel Antwi-Gyekyi is the Director, Digital Technology of the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations which is primarily responsible for providing advice and direction on strategies for the identification, evaluation, selection, and implementation of current state-of-the-art technology solutions to support IT/IM initiatives of the Ministry and coordinating the development and implementation of appropriate procedures, standards, and guidelines to support the procurement, deployment, and the implementation of IT/IM systems within the Ministry.
As a Chief IT/IM Officer, Director of ICT at the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Dr. Antwi-Gyekyi occupies a pivotal role in shaping the technological landscape of Ghana. His responsibilities encompass the coordination and supervision of ICT policy revisions for both the Ministry and Service-wide applications. He also took a lead role in facilitating the implementation of the ICT and security components of the eMoC (e-Ministry of Communications) project, a significant initiative aimed at enhancing digitalization and efficiency in the public sector.

Dr. Antwi-Gyekyi's leadership extends to the design, development, and deployment of specified IT/IM projects within the Ministry and the Public Service at large. His innovative thinking and ability to conceptualize and execute impactful projects have been a driving force behind technological advancements in the Public Sector. Dr. Antwi-Gyekyi's extensive career also includes a noteworthy tenure at the Office of the Head of the Civil Service (OHCS), where he served as the Acting Director of Research, Statistics, and Information Management. In this role, he oversaw the management and administration of the Research Statistics and Information Management Directorate (RSIMD). His leadership extended to reviewing procedures, standards, and guidelines supporting the implementation of IT/IM systems within the OHCS and the broader Civil Service. He led the development of the current Scheme of Service document for the IT/IM Class in the Ghana Civil Service and has since become the technical adviser of the IT/IM Class in the service. In his quest for excellence, Dr. Antwi-Gyekyi has continually sought to enhance his skills through professional certifications. Notably, he is a PhD holder with thesis in e-governance from CASS EUROPE, Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Executive Masters Business Administration (EMBA, Finance), International Laws in Cyber Operations, certificate in Artificial Intelligence (AI), a Certified Network Forensics Examiner and International Laws on Cyber operations, demonstrating his commitment to staying current with the latest trends and best practices in the field. Currently, Dr. Antwi-Gyekyi is an International Speaker on Telecom Resilience Infrastructure at Coalition for Disaster Resilience Infrastructure (CDIR) and led the Ghana Team on the ICT Consultation Programme with the Korean Information Society Development Institute (KISDI). Dr. Antwi-Gyekyi has also served as a member of the National Statistical Advisory Committee for the Ghana Statistical Service Board and also a member of the sector skills bodies on ICT. Dr. Antwi-Gyekyi is also a lead member of the body that is working on the establishment of the Chartered Institute of ICT Professionals Bill.

Core Functions and Units Under the Directorate

Vision

To support the management and convergence of information and communications technologies to ensure the development of modern ICT infrastructure.

Mission

The mission is to provide IT/IM personnel required to develop, deploy, manage and support Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and information and knowledge management systems and processes within the national economy arising from implementation of ICT platform for delivery of services.

Core Functions

Ensuring the development and the application of IT/IM standards and quality assurance systems in relation to the implementation and the deployment or rollout of IT/IM systems and resources within the Ministry.
Reviews procedures, standards and guidelines to support the implementation of IT/IM systems within the organization.
Providing advice and direction on strategies for the identification, evaluation, selection, and implementation of current state-of-the-art technology solutions to support IT/IM initiatives of the Ministry.
Supervising the design and the deployment of IT/IM systems within the Ministry.
Supervise and coordinate the monitoring of operations of the Ministry’s IT/IM infrastructure and take appropriate actions to resolve them.
Coordinating the development and implementation of appropriate procedures, standards, and guidelines to support the procurement, deployment, and the implementation of IT/IM systems within the Ministry.
Coordinate and supervise the development of Ministry’s short- and long-term IT/IM plans by coordinating with other departmental heads and government agencies.

Units Under the Directorate

The Directorate has three Units, namely:

ICT Policy, Standards & Regulations
ICT Class Management, Retooling and Development
ICT Infrastructure and Services, Policy, Standards and Regulation

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