NCA to develop a national emergency telecommunications plan against disasters

The National Communications Authority (NCA) has initiated processes to develop a national emergency telecommunications plan to improve Ghana's disaster preparedness and response capabilities.

The Director General of the NCA, Rev Ing Edmund Fianko, said it is imperative to be proactive in handling disasters and unexpected occurrences.



He bemoaned the current state of the country's emergency response infrastructure.

“It is sad that we do not take our emergencies seriously. It is therefore imperative that prompt communication in response to changing weather conditions and other natural hazards be viewed as critical, as has been seen in recent times. The NCA pledges its full support to ensure that our communications infrastructure is ready during emergencies,” he said, as quoted by Norvan Reports.

Rev Fianko disclosed that the authority is planning to establish an amateur radio station and alternative communication mechanisms to ensure reliable connectivity during seismological and other disaster-related events.

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In this regard, the authority held a high-level engagement with representatives from ministries, sector agencies, mobile network operators, and the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications on August 11, 2025, at the NCA Tower in Accra.

It said the plan "will integrate early warning systems into Ghana’s national emergency strategy, ensuring timely and reliable communication before, during, and after disasters. It will be anchored on four key pillars – Monitoring and Evaluation, Disaster Preparedness, Response and Relief, and Communication Systems."

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