Government to Merge GNA and ISD in Communication Overhaul - Kwakye Ofosu

Accra, Ghana - 01 Feb, 2025 - The Ghanaian government is set to embark on a significant restructuring of its communication infrastructure, with a proposal to merge the Ghana News Agency (GNA) and the Information Services Department (ISD) according to Minister of State Designate for Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu.

Kwakye Ofosu revealed the plan during his vetting on Friday, citing the need for a modernized approach to government communication. He emphasized that traditional methods employed by the ISD have become outdated and are no longer effective in the digital age.

According to him, the proposed merger is part of President John Dramani Mahama's vision to transform Ghana's communication system, creating a unified government communication office that can deliver improved services at a more efficient rate. 

“What has become clear is that the approaches that have been adopted over the period are no longer fit for purpose. The ISD used to have cinema vans and now nobody will show up if you brought a cinema van to their community.

“It means that things have to change and we have to keep pace with the rate at which technology is revolutionising information dissemination.

“So, Mr President has a vision of transforming the ISD and GNA, by merging them into the Government Communication Office so that they will be able to deliver much better services at a more efficient rate,'' he added.

Source: Lead News Online