The Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, under the leadership of Samuel Nartey George, has ruled out layoffs at state-owned Ghana Digital Centres Ltd. (GDCL) following flooding that disrupted the company’s operations, while directing management to overhaul the business and return it to profitability.
George told the company’s board, management and staff on Tuesday that employees would retain their jobs despite the recent flooding incident, as the government moves to stabilize the technology hub and improve its long-term financial performance.
“We are not laying off any staff of GDCL, whether temporarily or permanently, because of the flood. Every one of you is assured of the continuity of your jobs.”
The assurance comes after uncertainty over the company’s future following flood damage at its facilities. Earlier this month, the ministry intervened to halt a directive that would have temporarily suspended employment contracts, instructing staff to disregard the notice while it reviewed the situation.
George said the recovery period should serve as an opportunity to restructure the company rather than resume normal operations.
“Let’s take this as the reset of the reset. Every staff will have to play their role because it’s not going to be business as usual.”
The minister said the ministry would support the company’s recovery while strengthening governance, operational efficiency and long-term sustainability.
“With the assets you hold, there is no excuse for GDCL not to be profitable… It will not fail, not under my watch.”
Ghana Digital Centres Ltd. operates technology and innovation infrastructure intended to support startups, digital businesses and technology companies as part of the government’s broader digital transformation agenda. The government has identified the recovery of state-owned enterprises and the expansion of the digital economy as key priorities for economic growth.
