By: Maltiti Sayida Sadick
The management team of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), led by Director General Professor Amin Alhassan, has paid a courtesy call on the Director General of the National Information Technology Agency (NITA), Dr. Mark Oliver Kevor, to discuss a potential partnership aimed at enhancing public education on technology and building staff capacity.
The high-level GBC delegation included the Director of Marketing, George Lomotey, and the Director of Human Resources. The meeting focused on fostering collaboration between the two institutions to improve digital literacy and effectively communicate government initiatives to the public, especially in underserved communities.
In his remarks, Prof. Alhassan emphasized the importance of such partnerships in driving digital transformation in public institutions. He acknowledged the challenges leaders in state agencies face, particularly resistance from older generations toward technological change. However, he stressed that innovation and adaptation are critical for progress.
“There is an emerging generation open to digital transformation, and while there is some resistance from the older generation, institutions must evolve to meet modern demands,” Prof. Alhassan stated.
Dr. Mark Oliver Kevor, Director General of NITA, together with the Head of Corporate Affairs Florence Adzayao, Head of Technical Services Solomon Richardson, and Head of Regulatory Mr. Issah Musah welcomed the GBC delegation and expressed appreciation for the initiative. Dr. Oliver Kevor highlighted the numerous areas where GBC and NITA could collaborate, especially in advancing interoperability and promoting the adoption of government digital platforms.
Solomon Richardson, Head of Technical Services at NITA, disclosed that a framework already exists to guide such collaborations. He proposed a joint platform between GBC and NITA to educate rural populations in various Ghanaian languages. The goal, he explained, is to enhance awareness of government policies, digital services, and free platforms available to citizens.
In response, GBC’s Director of Marketing, George Lomotey, expressed GBC’s readiness to support content production focused on technology education and national development. He extended an invitation to the CEO of NITA to appear on GBC’s flagship morning program, The Breakfast Show, to outline his vision for NITA and how the agency plans to support Ghana’s digital future.
As part of ongoing discussions, NITA also revealed plans to pilot a government structure through GBC that would disseminate information in multiple local languages using a unified platform. This initiative is expected to improve access to information, promote inclusivity, and support the digital transformation agenda.
The visit marks the beginning of what both institutions hope will be a long-term, impactful partnership geared toward national development through innovation and strategic communication.
