The Administrator and Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC), Sofo Rashid Tanko-Computer, has underscored the organisation’s unwavering commitment to expanding rural connectivity across Ghana.
Speaking during a high-level meeting with global technology leader Huawei at the Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, Spain on 5 March, the GIFEC CEO emphasised that improving the Rural Telephony Project remains a central pillar of the organisation’s strategy to ensure underserved and unserved communities have access to reliable telecommunications services.
The GIFEC delegation, led by Tanko-Computer and accompanied by Director of Corporate Affairs Francisca Adjei, engaged with Huawei’s leadership, including Li Junfeng, Vice President of Huawei and Chief Executive Officer of the company’s Global Public Sector Business Unit, and Mlungisi Nhlapo, Huawei’s Advisory Product Manager.
The meeting explored innovative solutions to strengthen rural telephony services, aligning with GIFEC’s mission to bridge the digital divide and support Ghana’s digital transformation agenda.
During the discussions, Huawei presented cutting-edge advancements in rural telephony, including the latest version of their Rural Telephony Project (RTP) masts. These modern masts are designed to improve network quality and expand coverage in remote areas, providing enhanced voice and data services to communities that currently lack sufficient telecommunications infrastructure.
The Ghanaian delegation was also given an in-depth overview of the technological capabilities of the advanced infrastructure, with Huawei demonstrating how the updated systems could significantly enhance the reliability and accessibility of digital communication services in rural Ghana.
Tanko-Computer praised the presentation for demonstrating innovative ways to improve connectivity for underserved communities.
“Our focus is to ensure that all citizens, regardless of location, have access to reliable telecommunications services. These advanced solutions provide an opportunity to improve not just connectivity but also the quality of life in rural areas,” he said.
He reiterated GIFEC’s commitment to expanding rural connectivity and enabling socio-economic development through improved telecommunications services.
“Enhancing our Rural Telephony Project is a key priority for us. This project is critical in rolling out 3G and 4G services to rural communities, enabling access to vital digital opportunities, information and socio-economic growth,” he explained.
Tanko-Computer added that collaboration with Huawei and other global technology providers is instrumental in achieving GIFEC’s mandate of bridging the digital divide.
“Strategic partnerships like this ensure we are leveraging the best technologies to bring digital transformation closer to the people who need it most,” he noted.
