Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has presented computers and accessories to the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) in a bid to strengthen the agency’s operational capacity and improve service delivery.
The support, consisting of 10 laptops and 10 desktop computers, was delivered on January 14 following a formal request from NACOC and facilitated through the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC). The intervention forms part of the government’s broader agenda to equip state institutions with digital tools to enhance efficiency and accountability.
George said the initiative reflects the administration’s commitment to modernizing public institutions and ensuring they have the resources to fulfill their mandates. “This marks the beginning of continued support, rather than a one-off intervention,” he noted, expressing confidence that the equipment would enhance NACOC’s operations and contribute meaningfully to its fight against illicit drug trafficking.
The minister thanked GIFEC Administrator Sofo Tanko Rashid-Computer and his team for deploying the computers despite limited availability, underscoring the importance of collaboration between agencies in delivering on national priorities.
Receiving the equipment, NACOC Director-General Brigadier General Maxwell Obuba Mantey praised the ministry and GIFEC for their responsiveness, saying the computers would improve staff productivity and operational effectiveness. He assured that the tools would be put to “judicious use” in advancing NACOC’s mandate and strengthening Ghana’s fight against narcotics-related crimes.
The move highlights Ghana’s broader push to digitize state institutions as part of its governance and innovation agenda. Analysts note that equipping agencies with modern technology is critical to improving transparency, boosting efficiency, and reinforcing national security.
