National Communications Authority

National Communications Authority
TypeGovernment institution
FoundedAct of Parliament, Act 524 in December 1996, which has been repealed and replaced by the National Communications Authority Act, 2008 (Act 769)
Headquarters
Airport City, Ghana
ServicesTelecommunications, broadcasting, infrastructure
Websitewww.nca.org.gh

The National Communications Authority (NCA) was established by an Act of Parliament, Act 524 in December 1996, which has been repealed and replaced by the National Communications Authority Act, 2008 (Act 769). The Authority is the statutory body mandated to license and regulate electronic communications activities and services in Ghana.

Services

The authority regulates a broad range of services aimed at promoting fair competition, protecting consumer interests, and fostering innovation in the industry. The following are the key services regulated by the NCA:

  • Telecommunication Services
  • Broadcasting Services
  • Others- Infrastructure Services

Current leadership

  • Ag. Director General- Rev. Ing. Edmund Yirenkyi Fianko
  • Ag. Deputy Director General, Technical Operations- Mr Salifu Suleman
  • Ag. Deputy Director General, Managerial Operations- Mrs. Etta Mosore

Past Board Chairmen

  • Hon. John Mahama 1998 – 2001
  • Hon. Felix Owusu Agyapong 2001 – 2003
  • Mr. Jude Arthur 2003 – 2008
  • Mr. Kofi Totobi Quakyi 2009 – 2014
  • Mr. Eugene Baffoe-Bonnie 2014 – 2017
  • Mr. Kwaku Sakyi-Addo 2017 - 2021
  • Mr. Isaac Emmil Osei - Bonsu 2021 - 2024

Past Directors General


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