The Government of Ghana and Helios Towers have renewed their commitment to bolstering the nation’s telecom sector through expanded infrastructure investment and ICT skills training.
During a recent courtesy visit to the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Hon. Samuel Nartey George, Helios Towers Group CEO Tom Greenwood announced plans to grow the company’s neutral tower footprint and train over 2,000 students in ICT. This initiative aligns with Ghana’s broader digital transformation strategy.
With 15 years of operational experience in Ghana, Helios Towers reaffirmed its commitment to long-term investment over the next 15 years. Minister George acknowledged the telecom sector’s pivotal role in driving digital access, citing the sector’s rise in GDP contribution from 4.4 billion cedis in 2016 to 21 billion cedis in 2022.
The renewed collaboration is expected to spur private sector participation, improve network reliability, and empower Ghanaian youth with relevant digital skills—advancing the country’s ambition to become a tech-enabled, connected economy in West Africa.
Written by: Hikmatu Bilali
Source: Ecofin Agency
