Ghana’s communications sector is set for one of its most extensive legal overhauls since 1996, according to the Minister for Communication, Innovations, and Digital Technologies, Sam George.
Speaking on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at the 30th Anniversary of the National Communications Authority (NCA), he revealed that the Ministry is preparing roughly 15 new and updated bills to modernize the country’s digital and communications landscape.
“The Government is undertaking one of the most comprehensive updates to the sector’s legal framework since 1996. The Ministry is currently working on a package of approximately 15 new and revised bills aimed at modernising communications regulation, data governance, digital services, cybersecurity, and oversight of emerging technologies,” George said.
He explained that the reforms aim to ensure Ghana’s digital ecosystem remains competitive, secure, and conducive to innovation in an increasingly fast-paced global environment.
In addition to legal reforms, the Minister highlighted the launch of the One Million Coders Programme, an initiative designed to equip Ghanaian youth with skills that meet global digital standards.
“Infrastructure alone does not create opportunity. That is why the Government has launched the One Million Coders Programme. Digital access must lead to productivity, and connectivity must translate into opportunity,” he emphasized.
George added that the focus on both regulatory updates and digital skills development reflects the government’s broader strategy to strengthen Ghana’s digital economy and position the nation as a competitive technology hub in the region.