By: Nana
Appiah Acquaye
Ghana's National Information
Technology Agency (NITA) has a new Director-General following the official
introduction of Nana Yaw Amoah-Yeboah to lead the agency as government prepares
to implement sweeping reforms across the country's digital sector.
Minister for Communication,
Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, formally introduced
Amoah-Yeboah at a ceremony marking the leadership transition from outgoing
Director-General Dr. Mark-Oliver Kevor.
The minister praised Dr.
Kevor for his leadership and contributions to NITA, highlighting his role in
strengthening the National Data Centre and advancing several digital government
initiatives during his tenure.
George said the new
Director-General assumes office at a critical time as government moves to
implement reforms aimed at strengthening digital governance and improving the
management of national digital infrastructure.
He revealed that the
proposed NITA Act, currently awaiting parliamentary approval, will create a
stronger governance and regulatory framework by separating the agency's
regulatory responsibilities from its commercial operations.
The minister also announced
that all payments related to infrastructure managed by NITA will be made
directly to the agency, a move he said is intended to safeguard public assets,
improve accountability and enhance operational efficiency.
He stressed that effective
regulation remains essential to promoting innovation while ensuring the
continued growth and protection of Ghana's expanding digital and fintech
ecosystem.
Describing Amoah-Yeboah as
an experienced technology professional with more than a decade of experience in
the information technology sector, George said the new Director-General has
been involved in delivering several major government digital transformation
projects. He encouraged him to promote teamwork, maintain an open leadership
style and build on the agency's achievements as it evolves into a stronger
digital regulator.
NITA Board Chair Estelle
Akofio-Sowah expressed confidence in Amoah-Yeboah's ability to lead the agency
through its next phase of development and pledged the Board's full support. She
urged him to leverage the expertise of the agency's staff to advance Ghana's
digital transformation agenda.
In his acceptance remarks,
Amoah-Yeboah thanked the government and the minister for the confidence placed
in him and pledged to work closely with the Board, management and staff to
strengthen NITA and support the government's vision of delivering a secure,
innovative and digitally inclusive public service.
