• Latest
  • Trending
NCA Introduces Tech neutrality to boost Telecom sector 

Ghana develops emergency telecommunications roadmap to respond for natural disasters

August 16, 2025
Call of Duty movie: Paramount, Activision strike deal for live-action adaptation

Call of Duty movie: Paramount, Activision strike deal for live-action adaptation

September 5, 2025
Meta Brings Back Facebook Poke with Emojis and Streaks

Meta Brings Back Facebook Poke with Emojis and Streaks

September 5, 2025
Know why they’re calling: Truecaller launches AI-powered insights

Know why they’re calling: Truecaller launches AI-powered insights

September 5, 2025
Visa harnesses local partnerships to launch Visa Pay in DR Congo

Visa harnesses local partnerships to launch Visa Pay in DR Congo

September 5, 2025
Betika denies recent reports of security breach

Betika denies recent reports of security breach

September 5, 2025
10 things you can actually buy with crypto in Africa

10 things you can actually buy with crypto in Africa

September 5, 2025
CBE seals deal with Botim to enhance remittance services for Ethiopians living in UAE

CBE seals deal with Botim to enhance remittance services for Ethiopians living in UAE

September 5, 2025
Nigeria Senate, SIBAN push for crypto regulation to boost digital economy

Nigeria Senate, SIBAN push for crypto regulation to boost digital economy

September 5, 2025
Mamo Mihretu Resigns as Governor of Ethiopia’s Central Bank

Mamo Mihretu Resigns as Governor of Ethiopia’s Central Bank

September 5, 2025
Paratus Group introduces first private mobile network using LTE and 5G in Namibia

Paratus Group introduces first private mobile network using LTE and 5G in Namibia

September 5, 2025
Your one-stop tech hub! Get the latest updates on AI, cybersecurity, fintech, and emerging technologies.
  • Tech News
    • Africa Tech
    • Global Tech
    • Tech with Pelumy
    • Tech Careers
    • General News
    • How To
    • Reviews
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Fintech
  • Startups
  • Ai
No Result
View All Result
  • Tech News
    • Africa Tech
    • Global Tech
    • Tech with Pelumy
    • Tech Careers
    • General News
    • How To
    • Reviews
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Fintech
  • Startups
  • Ai
No Result
View All Result
Techpression
No Result
View All Result
Home Tech News

Ghana develops emergency telecommunications roadmap to respond for natural disasters

Oluwatosin Adeyemi by Oluwatosin Adeyemi
August 16, 2025
0 0
0
NCA Introduces Tech neutrality to boost Telecom sector 
0
SHARES
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterWhatsAppTelegram

On Thursday, the National Communications Authority (NCA) announced that it has started high-level engagements to create the nation’s first National Emergency Telecommunications Plan, which will improve Ghana’s readiness and response to natural disasters.

Key players from Ministries, Sector Agencies, Mobile Network Operators, and the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications are involved in the engagements, which began on August 11, 2025, at the NCA Tower in Accra. 

The World Food Programme (WFP), a United Nations agency, supports the initiative, which aims to guarantee prompt, dependable communication before, during, and following disasters and incorporate early warning systems into the national emergency plan.

Pressing need for coordinated action

Rev. Ing. Edmund Fianko, the NCA’s Director General, voiced concern in his opening remarks about the nation’s low emergency preparedness priority and emphasised the pressing need for coordinated action.

RelatedPosts

Bako app links Zimbabweans in crisis to responders in seconds

Tunisia’s Civil Protection in Gabès launches “Istijaba” app to boost emergency response

CSA, CID arrest 39 cybercrime suspects in Greater Accra

“It is sad that we do not take our emergencies seriously. Therefore, prompt communication in response to changing weather conditions and other natural hazards is imperative, as has been seen in recent times. The NCA pledges its full support to ensure that our communications infrastructure is ready during emergencies,” he stated.

He also revealed plans for the NCA to set up an amateur radio station and other systems to guarantee efficient communication during a seismology or other disaster.

“We must find alternatives for communication when there is a disaster,” he added.

Four main pillars of the emergency telecommunication roadmap

This roadmap will be built upon a thorough assessment and organised around four main pillars: Monitoring and Evaluation, Disaster Preparedness, Response and Relief, and Communication Systems.

The NCA’s primary responsibility will be to fortify the communications infrastructure needed to issue timely alerts, guaranteeing that vital information reaches the public and pertinent agencies promptly.

The program, promoted by the United Nations (UN) through the World Food Programme (WFP), seeks to facilitate prompt and efficient responses before, during, and after natural disasters.

NCA’s efforts to enhance security in mobile money operations

The Director General of the National Communications Authority (NCA), Rev. Ing. Edmund Fianko, recently revealed that the NCA and the Bank of Ghana (BoG) will soon sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to create a standardised policy for regulating mobile money operations in Ghana.

This action was proposed at a vital stakeholder meeting hosted at the NCA Tower by the National Communications Authority (NCA) to promote security, trust, and regulatory cooperation within Ghana’s Digital Financial Services (DFS) ecosystem.

He clarified that these actions aim to protect the integrity of financial systems and to plug any gaps that malicious actors might exploit.

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the Bank of Ghana (BoG), the National Identification Authority (NIA), and the West Africa Telecommunications Regulators Assembly (WATRA) were among the critical organisations that attended the meeting to discuss ways to boost public trust in mobile money and other digital payment systems.

An Act of Parliament, Act 524, created the National Communications Authority (NCA) in December 1996. This Act has since been repealed and replaced by the National Communications Authority Act, 2008 (Act 769).

The Authority is the statutory body that grants licenses and oversees the nation’s electronic communications services and operations.

Tags: disaster managementemergency responseGhanaNational Emergency Telecommunications PlanNCA
Oluwatosin Adeyemi

Oluwatosin Adeyemi

Oluwatosin Adeyemi is a seasoned writer with 5+ years of experience. He holds a degree in Animal Science from Olabisi Onabanjo University. A hardworking and creative individual with a passion for teamwork and self-improvement.

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

No Result
View All Result

Quick Links

  • Tech News
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Fintech
  • Startups
  • Business

Follow Us:

  • facebook
  • instagram
  • Twitter(X)
  • Linkedin
  • YouTube
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact

© 2025 Techpression.com -Techpression Media Limited

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website.

You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in .

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Tech News
    • Africa Tech
    • Global Tech
    • Tech with Pelumy
    • Tech Careers
    • Reviews
    • How To
    • General News
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Business
  • Fintech
  • Startups
  • Featured
  • Ai
  • Tech TV

© 2025 Techpression.com -Techpression Media Limited

techpression.com
Powered by  GDPR Cookie Compliance
Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings.

3rd Party Cookies

This website uses Google Analytics to collect anonymous information such as the number of visitors to the site, and the most popular pages.

Keeping this cookie enabled helps us to improve our website.