Former President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Rev. Ing. Edmund Yirenkyi Fianko as the Acting Director General of the National Communications Authority (NCA).
This is the first time the NCA has appointed a Director General from within its ranks. In addition to his technical expertise, Ing. Fianko is a Methodist minister, a published author, and the founder of the Nkwa Life outreach ministry.
With a career spanning over 20 years, Rev. Ing. Fianko has vast experience in telecom regulation, ICT research, teaching, and public speaking. Rev. Ing. Fianko has contributed to industry policies across Africa, working with organizations like ECOWAS and the African Telecommunication Union.
Rev. Ing. Fianko replaces Dr. Joe Anokye and is expected to steer the NCA into a new era of innovation and growth.
Facts About Rev. Ing. Fianko
Rev. Ing. Fianko holds an engineering degree from KNUST, a master’s in communications management from England, and an MPhil from Spain. He began his career at the NCA as a National Service Person in 2004, steadily rising through the ranks. In January 2024, he became the Director of the Engineering Division, overseeing telecommunications and broadcasting spectrum management.
He played a pivotal role in Ghana’s transition from analogue to digital broadcasting between 2010 and 2016. He further served as secretary to the Digital Broadcasting Migration Committee, where he developed specifications that were later adopted as ECOWAS standards.
In 2022, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) elected him to its Radio Regulations Board (RRB) for a four-year term.
He also served as Chairman of the Significant Market Power Operations Team and shaped guidelines in Ghana’s communication industry. His leadership extended beyond Ghana, providing regulatory and technical support to countries like Benin and The Gambia.
He is a member of the Ghana Institution of Engineers and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
NCA LETTER
In a letter, the National Communications Authority Staff Association (NCASA) praised his journey as a remarkable example of dedication, expertise, and exceptional leadership. They also highlighted his hard work and perseverance.
The statement said, “We are confident that under your leadership, the NCA will continue to thrive and achieve even greater heights in regulating Ghana’s communications sector.”
The association also thanked the president for acknowledging the NCA’s internal talent by appointing Ing. Fianko to this vital role.
Read the full statement below:
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