On Tuesday, January 16, 2024, the Communications Minister, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, officially launched the National Communications Authority (NCA) Five-Year Strategic Plan (2024-2028) at the NCA Tower.

The development of the Five-Year Strategic Plan aligns with Section 3(b) of the NCA Act, 2008 (Act 769), with the primary goal of establishing clearly defined objectives and measurable steps for the Authority.

In her keynote address, the Honorable Minister underscored the importance of the NCA's regulatory efforts over the years. She emphasized the need for the Authority to remain vigilant and focused, especially in dealing with emergent disruptive technologies and the swiftly evolving technological landscape.

Owusu-Ekuful, Minister for Communications and Digitalisation

In her keynote address, the Honorable Minister emphasized the importance of the National Communications Authority's (NCA) regulatory efforts over the years. She urged the Authority to maintain vigilance and focus, especially in the face of emergent disruptive technologies and the rapidly changing technological landscape.

She further commended the strategies outlined in the plan, expressing her satisfaction, "I am impressed with the strategies aimed at flourishing and contributing to a globally competitive and rapidly changing environment.

"This means we will create the enabling environment for Ghanaian solutions to compete with other global solutions".

Joe Anokye, Director General of the NCA

Dr. Joe Anokye, the Director General of the Authority, highlighted that the Electronic Communications Industry is fast-paced, necessitating continuous innovations and strategies to keep pace.

He emphasized that the development of strategies is crucial in seizing new opportunities and effectively overcoming challenges within the industry.

He said, “The Five-Year Strategic Plan marks a significant milestone on our path to innovation, growth, and a long-lasting impact."

Dr. Anokye also expressed confidence that the Strategic Plan will enhance productivity, align goals with resources, improve communication and collaboration, and enhance staff welfare.

Chairman of NCA, Okatakyie Ababio Boakye Danquah II

In his remarks, Okatakyie Ababio Boakye Danquah II, the Board Chairman of the NCA, known in private life as Isaac Emmil Osei-Bonsu Jnr, expressed that the launch of the Five-Year Strategic Plan is a realization of the need envisioned by the Board during its inauguration in 2021.

“It is evident that we are at a critical point as we launch the Strategic Plan for 2024–2028, which will serve as our blueprint for the forthcoming five years. It is an exciting moment for the NCA, as the creation of this document has unveiled numerous untapped opportunities within the communications sector”, he said.

The Board Chairman further urged all stakeholders to collaborate with the NCA to ensure the full realisation of the objectives of the Strategic Plan by the end of 2028.

Ezer Osei Yeboah-Boateng, Deputy Director-General for Technical Operation

During the launch, Prof. Ezer Osei Yeboah-Boateng, Deputy Director-General for Technical Operations, shared some highlights of the Strategic Plan. He emphasized that the plan is a testament to the National Communications Authority's (NCA) dedication to excellence, innovation, and inclusivity.

Prof. Yeboah-Boateng highlighted that the plan reflects the Authority's commitment to fostering a communications environment that empowers individuals, promotes economic growth, and strengthens the social fabric of the nation.

He outlined the four Strategic pillars of the Strategic Plan as follows:

Pillar 1 - Structure and reposition research, innovation, and process improvement throughout NCA to be abreast with industry development by 2028

Pillar 2 - Build coordination and collaborative structures for enhanced engagement by 2028

Pillar 3 - Develop and Empower human resource by 2028

Pillar 4 - Optimise current resources, diversify and develop new areas of growth, including revenue

With the launch of the Five-Year Strategic Plan, the Authority, among other things, has recast its mission statement as 'Moving from Good to a Great Regulator; An innovative, agile, professional, and proactive Regulator, adaptive to emerging changes in the communication and digital eco-system and delivering optimally to all its stakeholders.'

Prior to this event, the Authority held an internal launch of the Plan for its Staff Members on Friday, January 12, at the Head Office in Accra.