The Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, says the government, through his ministry, is targeting 70% 5G population coverage by 2027, when Ghana will celebrate its 70th Independence Day.

Addressing participants at the 30th anniversary celebration of the National Communications Authority (NCA), George explained that achieving 70% 5G population coverage will require rapid network deployment, infrastructure expansion, and significant capital investment.

“Our vision is to achieve 70% 5G population coverage by the 70th independence celebration of our nation next year. So, the work is cut out for the regulator.

“You have barely a year to roll out 5G using both the wholesale model and network-led operations to achieve 70% population coverage,” the minister stressed.

He acknowledged the scale of the task but expressed confidence in the capabilities of the NCA team.

“It is a steep aspiration, but I am more than confident in the resilience and abilities of the people who run the NCA,” he added.