National Communications Authority

National Communications Authority
Company 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FoundedAct of Parliament, Act 524 in December 1996, which has been repealed and replaced by the National Communications Authority Act, 2008 (Act 769)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Communications Authority (NCA) was established by an Act of Parliament, Act 524 in December 1996, which has been repealed and replaced by the National Communications Authority Act, 2008 (Act 769).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.

Mission

Moving from Good to a Great Regulator; An innovative, agile, professional, and proactive Regulator, adaptive to emerging changes in the communication and digital ecosystem, and delivering optimally to all stakeholders.

Vision

A world-class communications regulator that facilitates innovative, reliable, and sustainable communication solutions to meet stakeholders’ expectations.

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

Current Board Members

  • Madam Mavis Ampah (Board Chair)
  • Rev. Ing. Edmund Y. Fianko (Acting Director General of the NCA)
  • Hon. Mohammed Adams Sukparu (Member, Deputy Minister, MoCDTI)
  • Dr. George Atta-Boateng (Member)
  • Mr. George Sarpong (Member)
  • Dr. Augustina Odame (Member)
  • Dr. Mahama Seth Sayibu (Member)
  • Dr. Selaise Agyinasare (Member)
  • Madam Barbara Serwaa Asamoah (Member)


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

  • Mr. John Kofi Gyimah 1997 – 2001
  • Dr. Pasmor Kuranchie January 2001
  • Major J. K. K. Tandoh (RTD) 2001 – 2007
  • Mr. Bernard Forson Jnr. 2007 – 2010
  • Mr. Paarock VanPercy 2010 – 2015
  • Mr. William Tevie 2015 – 2017
  • Mr. Joe Anokye 2017 - 2024

Past Board Members

-Board of Directors, 2003-

  • Mr. Jude Arthur (Chairman) 2003 - 2008
  • Major Tandoh (Director- General) end-2004
  • Mr. Bernard Aidoo Forson Jnr. (Director-General) 2005-2008
  • Mr. Edward Boateng (Member) 2005-2008
  • Mr. Frimpong Ansah (Member) 2005-2008
  • Mr Bafoe Mensah( National Security) Member 2005-2008
  • Mr. Sackitey (Member) 2005-2008
  • Late Former MP Mr Kwasi Afrifa (Member) 2005-2008
  • Mr. Joe Jackson Member 2005-2008
  • Dr. Abdulai Mohamed Sani (Member) 2005-2008

Board of Directors, 2009

  • Mr. Kofi Totobi Quakye (Chairman) 2009 - 2014
  • Mr. Bernard Aidoo Forson Jnr. (Director General) 2007 – 2010
  • Mr. Paarock VanPercy (Director General) 2010 – 2015
  • Mr. William Tevie (Member) 2009 - 2014
  • Ms. Rita Sraha (Member) 2009 - 2014
  • Dr. Pasmore Kuranchie (Member) 2009 - 2014
  • Mr. Solomon Quandzie (Member) 2009 - 2014
  • Mr. Issah Yahaya (Member) 2009 - 2014
  • Col. Hyacinth Nii Amah Tagoe (Member) 2009 - 2014
  • Mr. George Sarpong (Member) 2009 - 2014

Board of Directors, 2014

  • Mr. Eugene Baffoe Bonnie (Chairman) 2014 - 2017
  • Mr. Paarock Asuman VanPercy (Director General) 2010 – 2015
  • Mr. William Tevie (Director General 2015 - 2017)
  • Mr. Issah Yahaya (Member) 2014 - 2017
  • Mr. Abdul Aziz Bamba (Member) 2014 - 2017
  • Ms. Farida Efua Bedwei (Member) - Resigned 2014 - 2015
  • Mr. Mark Kevor Oliver (Member) 2014 - 2017
  • Dr. Nana Owusu-Ensaw (Member) 2014 - 2017
  • Mr. Kwaku Dua Dankwa (Member) - Resigned 2014 - 2015
  • Mr. Alhaji Salifu Osman (Member) 2015 - 2017
  • Mr. George Sarpong (Member) 2015 - 2017

Board of Directors Appointed in June, 2017

  • Mr. Kwaku Sakyi-Addo (Chairman) 2017 - 2021
  • Mr. Joe Anokye (Director General) 2017 - 2021
  • Mr. Kwabena Adu-Boahene (Member) 2017 - 2021
  • Mr. Bernard Aidoo-Forson (Member) 2017 - 2021
  • Mr. David Gyewu (Member) 2017 - 2021
  • Mr. Phillip Asare Kwame Ayesu Member 2017 - 2021
  • Mrs. Susan-Barbara Adjorkor Boye Kumapley (Member) - Resigned 2017 - 2018
  • Mr. Emmanuel Katey Bannerman (Member) 2018 - 2021

Board of Directors Appointed in October, 2021

  • Mr. Isaac Emmil Osei - Bonsu (Chairman) 2021 - 2024
  • Mr. Joe Anokye (Director General) 2021 – 2024
  • Mr. Kwabena Adu- Boahene (Member) 2021 – 2024
  • Mr. Alexander Nii Katey Bannerman (Member)2021 – 2024
  • Hon. Ama Pomaa Boateng (Member) - Replaced 2021 – 2023
  • Mr. Patrick A. Boateng (Member) 2021 – 2024
  • Dr. Eugene Owusu (Member) 2021 – 2024
  • Madam Ama A. S. Daaku (Member) 2021 – 2024
  • Hon. Alexander Gyan (Member) 2021 – 2024
  • Hon. Charles Acheampong (Member) 2023 - 2024



See also

  • List of telecommunications regulatory bodies
  • NCA commenced a Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) trial kicks in Accra and Kumasi: An initiative that is the first in West Africa and fourth in Africa.[1]
  • NCA introduced a short code for checking Sim Cards linked to Ghana Card to enable customers check the number of Sim cards registered with their Ghana Card.

References


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