Three Things Communication Minister Plans to Do to Prepare Ghana Post For AfCFTA

The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has announced a three-pronged reform strategy to revamp and ready the Ghana Post Limited for the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

This strategic move aims to bolster Ghana Post’s capabilities, ensuring it’s well-prepared to capitalize on the opportunities presented by the continental trade system, he said at a press conference on Wednesday.

According to him, the three strategies will also better position Ghana Post to take advantage of the increased e-commerce activity.

“Plans are underway to strengthen the backbone of the Domestic and cross-border trade logistics, especially for small businesses across the country looking to expand beyond national borders.”

The plan, he noted, will transform the Ghana Post into a vital enabler of e-commerce, cross-border trade and citizen access to essential Government services, laying the foundation for a more connected and efficient national economy.

“To position Ghana Post as a relevant and competitive public service in 2025 and beyond, the Ministry is implementing a three-pronged reform strategy informed by internal readiness assessment.”

They are:
1 We are updating existing infrastructure and information systems to reflect technological advancement and ensure resilience against cyber security threats.

2 We are modernising logistics systems to guarantee faster and more reliable delivery across all regions

3 We are reforming service offerings to include e-commerce support, secure parcel handling and access to critical public services.

Source: opemsuo.com/Hajara Fuseini