GIFEC to expand rural telephony project to all 18 districts in Volta Region
The Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC) has announced plans to expand the Rural Telephony Project to all 18 districts in the Volta Region to improve mobile network coverage in underserved and unserved communities. Chief Executive Officer of GIFEC, Dr Sofo Rashid Tanko Computer, said the initiative forms part of the government’s efforts to […]
The Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC) plans to extend the Rural Telephony Project to all 18 districts within the Volta Region. This initiative aims to enhance mobile network coverage in under-served and unserved communities, fostering better connectivity for communication, education, and business activities.
Dr Sofo Rashid Tanko Computer, CEO of GIFEC, revealed during a two-day monitoring tour of the project sites in the Volta Region that 13 communities in the Adaklu District would receive connectivity under this expansion. The Ghana government is investing in approximately 460 new rural telephony sites nationwide, using existing mobile network operator spectrum to achieve effective connectivity.
Dr Tanko emphasized the need for technical feasibility and proper assessments to ensure the success of these installations. He also encouraged young people and media practitioners to take advantage of the government's free One Million Coders programme, designed to equip participants with digital skills and improve employment prospects.
Local leaders, including the Dean of Volta Region MMDCEs and Adaklu District Chief Executive, Jerry Yaw Ameko, praised the initiative for its potential to boost business activities, communication, and the digital economy in Adaklu and surrounding areas.
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