Ericsson has held discussions with Ghana’s National Communications Authority (NCA) on the country’s 5G rollout, network resilience, cybersecurity and enterprise connectivity.
A seven-member Ericsson delegation led by Patrick Johansson, the company’s President and Head of Market Area for Europe, Middle East and Africa, visited the NCA headquarters in Accra.
The visit coincided with the 30th anniversary of Ericsson’s operations in Ghana and the establishment of the NCA.
The discussions also focused on connectivity for critical sectors including mining, oil and gas, and ports, according to a statement from the NCA.
Regulatory officials underscored strict performance expectations tied to West Africa’s expanding digital infrastructure. Suleman Salifu, NCA Deputy Director General for Technical Operations, noted that 5G licensing conditions mandate operators to reach 70% population coverage by March 2027.
The regulator noted that 5G rollout in Ghana will operate under active oversight, clear performance goals, and measurable outcomes, with continuous monitoring of coverage, quality of service (QoS), and network security obligations.
Ghana is accelerating its digital infrastructure drive to expand enterprise connectivity and digital services. Multinational technology providers are competing for supply and modernization contracts as local operators upgrade networks to comply with national coverage deadlines.
Majda Lahlou Kassi, Ericsson’s Customer Unit Head for West and Southern Africa, commended Ghana’s 5G licensing approach and reaffirmed the firm’s intention to support Ghana through capacity building, artificial intelligence initiatives, and cybersecurity framework development.
