The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC), Tanko Rashid-Computer, has reiterated that improving the Rural Telephony Project remains a top priority for the fund as it works to expand digital connectivity in underserved communities across the country.
Speaking during a high-level engagement with a global technology company, Huawei, at the 2026 Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain, Mr Rashid-Computer emphasised GIFEC’s commitment to strengthening telecommunications infrastructure in rural areas to ensure that no community was left behind in the country’s digital transformation agenda.
The meeting, held on March 5, 2026, brought together a delegation from GIFEC, led by Mr Rashid-Computer, and Huawei officials to explore innovative technological solutions that could support the expansion and improvement of the Rural Telephony Project.
Mr Rashid-Computer was joined by GIFEC’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Francisca Adjei, while the Huawei delegation was led by the Vice-President of Huawei and Chief Executive Officer of the company’s Global Public Sector Business Unit, Li Junfeng, along with Advisory Product Manager, Mlungisi Nhlapo.
During the meeting, Huawei presented advanced rural connectivity solutions, including the latest version of its Rural Telephony Project (RTP) masts designed to improve telecommunications coverage in remote and underserved areas.
The upgraded masts are expected to provide reliable network infrastructure capable of supporting enhanced voice and data services.
The presentation offered the GIFEC delegation valuable insights into how the improved technology could significantly expand connectivity and strengthen network quality in communities that currently experience limited or no telecommunications services.
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Mr Rashid-Computer said enhancing the Rural Telephony Project would play a critical role in facilitating the rollout of 3G and 4G services in rural communities, enabling residents to access digital platforms, information services and economic opportunities.
He noted that strengthening telecommunications infrastructure in rural areas remained central to GIFEC’s mandate of promoting universal access to information and communication technology across Ghana.
The engagement at Mobile World Congress formed part of GIFEC’s broader strategy to build partnerships with global technology leaders to accelerate the country’s digital development in order to bridge the digital divide between urban and rural communities.
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