Next Gen Infraco Engages NCA on Ghana’s 5G Future
The leadership of Next Gen Infraco (NGIC), Ghana’s sole 5G wholesale infrastructure provider, has held high-level discussions with the National Communications Authority (NCA) following a courtesy visit to its newly appointed Acting Director General, Rev. Ing. Edmund Yirenkyi Fianko.
The meeting, which took place at the head office of NCA, underscored the strategic importance of 5G deployment in Ghana as NGIC and the regulator explored avenues to accelerate the roll-out of next-generation connectivity. Discussions focused on overcoming regulatory hurdles, ensuring sufficient infrastructure investment, and managing the expected surge in data consumption.
The move comes at a critical juncture for Ghana’s telecommunications industry, as the government seeks to position the country as West Africa’s digital hub. NGIC plays a pivotal role in facilitating the backbone infrastructure for 5G, and its executives stressed the importance of regulatory alignment to drive innovation and enhance digital inclusion.
During the talks, both parties reaffirmed their commitment to a collaborative approach, aimed at ensuring that 5G technology serves as a catalyst for economic growth and industrial transformation. The engagement also touched on investment strategies and policy support, critical to Ghana’s ambitions of bridging the digital divide.
- The Ag. Director General of NCA, Rev. Ing. Edmund Yirenkyi Fianko, welcoming the delegation
The NGIC delegation, led by Chief Executive Tenu Awoonor, included Executive Director and Advisor – Technology and Strategy Harkirit Singh, alongside George Andah, Michael Kwablah, Kwame Mintah, and Georgia Webb.
For the NCA, the meeting signals an intent to forge closer ties with key industry stakeholders as Ghana navigates the complexities of 5G deployment, while ensuring that regulatory frameworks keep pace with technological advancements.
As global competition in telecommunications infrastructure intensifies, the partnership between the regulator and NGIC will be central to defining Ghana’s digital future.
