Samuel Nartey George, Minister of Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations, has dismissed Kwadwo Gyamfi Osafo-Maafo from his position as Director of Cyber Security at the National Communications Authority (NCA).

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Mr. Osafo-Maafo has been instructed to transfer his duties to the Acting Director General of the NCA.

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As stipulated in clause 8 of his appointment letter, he will be compensated with three months' salary in place of notice.

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Minister Sam George acknowledged Mr. Osafo-Maafo’s efforts and thanked him for his service to the country.

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The letter of termination, endorsed by the Ministry’s Chief Director, Alexander Yaw Arphul, on February 14, conveyed:“I wish to inform you that the Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations has terminated your appointment as the Director of Cyber Security of the National Communications Authority effective immediately.

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“You are directed to hand over your duties to the Ag Director General of the National Communications Authority. In line with paragraph 8 of your appointment letter, you will be given three months’ salary in lieu of notice. The honourable Minister extends his gratitude for your service to the nation.”

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