In his third round of ministerial appointments, President john Dramani Mahama has nominated Samuel Nartey George (MP) to head the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations.
This is contained in a statement issued and signed by the Spokesperson of the President Felix Ofosu Kwakye on Tuesday (21 January).
The nomination of the former Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament’s Communications Committee, follows weeks of speculation about who will become the sector minister for the critical telecommunications sector.
The Road Ahead
When confirmed as Minister of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Sam George is expected to lead initiatives that will drive Ghana’s digital transformation. Key priorities will likely include:
- Building a conducive and supportive policy and regulatory environment.
- Championing the review of the tax regime especially as it pertains to smartphones, industry-specific taxes, VAT and levies on imported services among others.
- Championing the protection of industry infrastructure.
- Implementation of measures to reduce the cost of doing business and ease of doing business in the telecommunications industry.
- Tackling the indebtedness of government to industry players.
- Etc.
Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications congratulates Samuel Nartey George
The leadership of the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications, having worked with the former Deputy Ranking Member, has congratulated him and expressed hope of a collaborative and harmonious working relationship that will lead to the growth of the entire industry for the benefit of mother Ghana.
