{
  "id": 5351370,
  "title": "Local Government Service partners Celltel to accelerate digital transformation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/local-government-service-partners-celltel-to-accelerate-digital",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-03T14:51:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/local-government-service-partners-celltel-to-accelerate-digital-transformation/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Local Government Service has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Celltel Networks Limited to bolster its information technology infrastructure and hasten the digital transformation of local government administration. At the signing event, Professor Lord Mensah, Head of the Local Government Service, emphasized the importance of upgrading the service's technological backbone to better fulfill its mandate and provide faster, more efficient services for citizens. He highlighted the partnership's role in advancing the smart city concept, which could drive opportunities under the government's 24-hour economy agenda.\n\nProfessor Mensah clarified that the initiative extends beyond merely connecting local government offices. The goal is to create a technology hub specifically designed to equip young people with digital skills, while simultaneously enabling citizens to access public services seamlessly and efficiently through technology.\n\nDr. Prince Kofi Kludjeson, Head of Celltel Networks Limited, underscored that the advanced technology system should not only enhance the Local Government Service's operational efficiency but also generate revenue streams. He explained that a robust digital infrastructure could significantly improve the delivery of local government services, while simultaneously establishing sustainable mechanisms to generate revenue for operations and development. Dr. Kludjeson expressed optimism that the collaboration would bolster the efficiency of local government institutions and elevate the quality of services delivered to citizens.",
  "summary": "The Local Government Service has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Celltel Networks Limited to strengthen the Service’s information technology infrastructure and accelerate the digital transformation of local government administration.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Local Government Service partners Celltel Networks to drive digital transformation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/local-government-service-partners-celltel-networks-to-drive-digital",
        "published": "2026-09-03T12:19:35.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}