Ghana Link Dominates NTCA 2025, Wins Six Awards for Excellence in Trade Facilitation and Technology Innovation
Trade facilitation company and operators of the Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS), Ghana Link Network Services Limited, emerged a major winner at the 7th National Technology & Communications Awards (NTCA 2025), clinching six awards across various categories in recognition of its leadership, innovation, and contribution to Ghana’s digital transformation agenda.
Held in Accra on November 7, 2025, the awards ceremony celebrated excellence, innovation, and leadership within Ghana’s technology, telecommunications, and communications sectors. Ghana Link’s remarkable performance underscored its growing influence in modernizing customs processes and enhancing trade facilitation at the country’s ports and borders.
Executive Chairman of Ghana Link, Mr. Nick Danso Adjei, was first to be honoured, receiving the Technology Entrepreneur of the Year award. A celebrated Ghanaian industrialist, Mr. Danso Adjei has built a reputation for innovation and enterprise, with business interests extending beyond Ghana to Sierra Leone, Guinea Bissau, and The Gambia. His ventures have created numerous employment opportunities for Ghanaian youth and professionals, significantly contributing to the national economy.
Managing Director of Ghana Link, Mr. Nabali Bawa, was also recognized as the Transformational Business Leader of the Year in the trade facilitation sector. Under his leadership, Ghana Link has become a driving force in digitizing customs administration, enhancing revenue collection, and improving transparency through the deployment of the end-to-end ICUMS platform.
The company’s Public Relations Manager, Mr. Norvan Acquah-Hayford, received the Corporate Affairs Personality of the Year (Private Sector) award. With over 15 years of experience in journalism and five years in public relations, Mr. Acquah-Hayford’s communication expertise and strategic engagement have strengthened Ghana Link’s corporate reputation. His professional background includes senior editorial roles at Joy Business, the Business and Financial Times (B&FT), and Citi FM.
Also among the awardees was Dr. Prince Alvin Ansah, Chief Technology Officer of Ghana Link, who was named IT Personality of the Year. With more than two decades of experience in software engineering, IT security, and computer networking, Dr. Ansah played a pivotal role in implementing ICUMS, a transformative multi-million-dollar project that revolutionized customs operations and aligned them with global trade standards.
As an institution, Ghana Link Network Services Limited received two additional honours — Outstanding IT Innovation & Systems Integration Team of the Year and the Digital Excellence Award in Customs and Trade Facilitation — cementing its position as a leader in technological advancement and public sector innovation.
Organized by RADComm Group, the NTCA serves as Ghana’s premier platform for recognizing organizations and individuals driving digital excellence and innovation across various sectors.
