Ghana’s digital transformation agenda has entered a new phase following the appointment of Nana Yaw Amoah-Yeboah as the new Director-General of the National Information Technology Agency (NITA), with government signalling major reforms to strengthen the agency’s regulatory role.
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, officially introduced Mr. Amoah-Yeboah during a handover ceremony, where he also outlined plans to reposition NITA as a stronger institution capable of regulating and supporting Ghana’s growing digital ecosystem.
Mr. Amoah-Yeboah takes over from Dr. Mark-Oliver Kevor, whose tenure the Minister credited with advancing key digital government initiatives, including improvements in the operations of the National Data Centre and other technology infrastructure projects.
According to Mr. George, the new NITA Director-General assumes office at a time when government is pursuing reforms aimed at improving digital sector governance, accountability and efficiency.
He disclosed that the proposed NITA Act, currently awaiting parliamentary consideration, will introduce a new framework that separates the agency’s regulatory responsibilities from its commercial activities.
The Minister explained that the reforms are expected to enhance transparency and allow NITA to focus more effectively on its mandate as a regulator of Ghana’s information technology space.
He further announced measures to improve financial management of national digital infrastructure, including a directive that payments for infrastructure services managed by NITA will be made directly to the agency.
Mr. George said the move is aimed at protecting public digital assets, improving accountability and ensuring efficient management of critical national technology infrastructure.
Introducing the new Director-General, the Minister described Mr. Amoah-Yeboah as a technology professional with more than 10 years of experience in the information technology industry, including involvement in public sector digital transformation initiatives.
He urged him to adopt a collaborative leadership approach and work with stakeholders to strengthen NITA’s position in Ghana’s digital development agenda.
The Chairperson of the NITA Board, Estelle Akofio-Sowah, expressed confidence in the new leadership and pledged the board’s support to help the agency achieve its objectives.
She encouraged Mr. Amoah-Yeboah to harness the skills and experience of NITA’s workforce as the institution prepares for its next phase of growth.
In his remarks, Mr. Amoah-Yeboah expressed appreciation for the confidence placed in him and pledged to work with the board, management and staff to advance a secure, innovative and inclusive digital environment.
He said his focus would be on building on NITA’s achievements while supporting government’s vision of expanding digital public services and strengthening Ghana’s technology ecosystem.
