The National Communications Authority (NCA) has announced the appointment of Rev. Ing. Edmund Yirenkyi Fianko as its Acting Director-General. The historic appointment, made by President John Dramani Mahama, marks the first time a Director-General has been selected from within the organization.
Rev. Ing. Fianko is a seasoned electronic communications engineer with over 20 years of expertise in radio frequency spectrum management, telecommunications, broadcasting regulation, policy formulation, ICT industry research, and public speaking.
In 2022, he was elected to the prestigious Radio Regulations Board (RRB) by Member Countries of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), where he serves the global radio communications community for a four-year term (2023–2026).
Since joining the NCA as a National Service Person in 2004, Rev. Ing. Fianko has risen through the ranks, becoming Director of the Engineering Division in January 2024. In this capacity, he has led teams to plan, administer, license, and monitor the radio frequency spectrum for telecommunications and broadcasting services in Ghana. He also chaired the Significant Market Power (SMP) Operations Team.
Rev. Ing. Fianko has contributed significantly to shaping Ghana’s communications landscape. He played a central role in the country’s transition from analogue to digital broadcasting, serving as Secretary to the Digital Broadcasting Migration Committee (DBMC) from 2010 to 2016. His efforts included developing Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) receiver specifications, which were later adopted as ECOWAS standards.
Internationally, he has represented Ghana in organizations such as the African Telecommunication Union (ATU), the Regional African Satellite Communication Organization (RASCOM), and the ECOWAS Commission. He has also provided technical support to neighboring countries like Benin and The Gambia.
Rev. Ing. Fianko holds a degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), a Master’s in Communications Management from Buckinghamshire New University, England, and an MPhil in Applied Business Leadership and Management from Universidad Católica de Murcia, Spain.
He is a member of the Ghana Institution of Engineers (GhIE) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). Beyond his technical expertise, he serves as a Minister of the Methodist Church Ghana, a published author, and the founder of the evangelistic outreach ministry, Nkwa.Life.
With his proven track record in leadership, technology regulation, and innovation, Rev. Ing. Fianko is expected to lead the NCA into a new era of growth and technological advancement.
He succeeds Dr. Joe Anokye in this acting capacity.
