Kenneth Ashigbey[4] The Chamber of Telecommunications has assured that all deactivated unregistered Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs) can still be registered.
He urged everyone to take advantage of the registration window since the authorities are not interested in blocking people's numbers but are focused on removing fraudulent individuals from the system.
[5] The telecommunication industry in Ghana contributed GH¢4.3 billion in taxes to the economy in the previous year, accounting for 7.7% of government revenue.
The CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications, Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey, highlighted the telecom sector's critical role in nation-building and urged policies that foster its growth instead of threatening its survival.
A Senior Manager at the Tax Unit of KPMG emphasized the importance of supporting the telecommunications industry, describing it as a major sector that could contribute to boosting the economy.
[6] Communications and Digitalization Minister Ursula Owusu-Ekuful has emphasized the importance of increased female participation in Ghana's Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) ecosystem for economic growth.
Minister Owusu-Ekuful emphasized that any government-led development agenda must prioritize interventions that tackle educational inequality and promote inclusivity in the workforce.
The Minister expressed satisfaction with the Chamber's concentrated effort to achieve near-gender parity in the field of STEM within the next five years, recognizing its significance for national development.
Together, these efforts strive to create a more diverse digital workforce, foster growth and innovation, and benefit all members of society.