Accra: The Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC) has supported the Ministry of Sports and Recreation with laptops and projectors to enhance its digital operations ahead of the upcoming World Cup.
According to Ghana News Agency, the support formed part of GIFEC's commitment to promoting digital transformation across public institutions. The statement issued in Accra mentioned that GIFEC donated the high-speed laptops and projectors to improve office efficiency and strengthen the Ministry's operational capacity.
The statement further highlighted that the intervention would also support the establishment of a Digital Centre to help streamline internal processes and enhance communication. Mr. Tanko Rashid-Computer, Administrator of GIFEC, reaffirmed the Fund's commitment to supporting the Ministry's digitalisation agenda, stating that technology played a critical role in effective planning and coordination, particularly as the country prepared for major international sporting events such as the World Cup.
Madam Betty Krosbi Mensah, Senior Technical Advisor to Mr. Kofi Adams, Minister of Sports and Recreation, who received the items on behalf of the Ministry, expressed appreciation for the support. She noted that the donation would significantly improve the Ministry's efficiency and readiness ahead of the tournament.
Also present at the presentation ceremony were Ms. Francisca Adjei, Director of Corporate Affairs at GIFEC, and Ms. Zulaiya Yakubu, Head of Training at the Fund. The initiative is expected to strengthen collaboration between GIFEC and the Ministry as Ghana prepares for the World Cup.