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Ghana, Helios Towers Deepen Partnership to Boost Telecom Growth and ICT Skills

Ghana, Helios Towers Deepen Partnership to Boost Telecom Growth and ICT Skills
Friday, 13 June 2025 11:44

With the telecom sector already a backbone for digital transformation, this partnership is a timely boost toward Ghana’s goal of becoming a connected, tech-enabled nation.

The Government of Ghana and Helios Towers have announced the renewal of their commitment to strengthening the nation’s telecommunications sector through sustained investment and the promotion of digital skills training. The move, announced June 11, was made known during a courtesy visit by Helios Towers Group CEO, Tom Greenwood, and his team to the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George.

Tom Greenwood announced that Helios Towers plans to expand its neutral tower infrastructure across Ghana and will provide ICT training to over 2,000 students. These efforts form part of the company’s contribution to Ghana’s digital transformation agenda. With 15 years of operations in Ghana, Helios Towers pledged to continue investing over the next 15 years, signaling a strong partnership with the government.

Minister George noted that Ghana’s telecom sector has experienced strong growth in recent years, driven by increasing demand for mobile data, growing smartphone penetration, and more affordable digital services. He emphasized that the government remains committed to further expanding network coverage and strengthening digital infrastructure to support inclusive digital development.

The rise in the telecom sector’s contribution to Ghana’s GDP—from 4.4 billion cedis in 2016 to 21 billion cedis in 2022—underscores its increasing importance as a driver of economic growth, job creation, and digital inclusion. This growth trajectory not only reflects expanding mobile and internet access but also positions the sector as a key enabler of innovation across industries, making sustained investment and skills development initiatives even more critical to Ghana’s broader development agenda.

The collaboration between Helios Towers and the government is expected to drive private sector investment, improve network reliability, and equip young Ghanaians with essential ICT skills — reinforcing Ghana’s goal of becoming a digital leader in West Africa.

Hikmatu Bilali

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