Felix Kwakye Ofosu is the Minister-designate for Government Communications
Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister-designate for Government Communications, has announced plans to restructure the government’s communication institutions.
This significant restructuring will involve merging the Ghana News Agency (GNA) and the Information Services Department (ISD) to enhance efficiency and modernise government communication, aligning it with technological advancements.
During his vetting by the Appointments Committee on January 31, 2025, Kwakye Ofosu emphasised the need for this new initiative, citing the outdated methods currently employed by the information department.
He noted that President John Dramani Mahama aims to create a unified government communication office by combining the ISD and GNA to improve service delivery at a more efficient rate.
“What has become clear is that the approaches that have been adopted over the years are no longer fit for purpose. The ISD used to have cinema vans, but now nobody will show up if you brought a cinema van to their community,” he stated.
He continued, “This means things need to change, and we must keep pace with the way technology is revolutionizing information dissemination.”
Kwakye Ofosu added that President Mahama has a vision to transform the ISD and GNA by merging them into the Government Communication Office, allowing them to provide better services at an improved rate of efficiency.
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