The Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC) has conducted a site inspection of rural telephony facilities in selected communities in the Ellembelle Municipality of the Western Region. The Director of Corporate Affairs, Ms. Francisca Mawufemor Adjei, led a technical team to assess areas requiring electronic communication connectivity as part of efforts to expand telecommunication access in the unserved communities

Communities visited included Aluku, Dump, Aidoosuazo and Atuabo, where the team evaluated existing network coverage, identified connectivity gaps and assessed the infrastructure needed to improve service delivery. The District Chief Executive for Ellembelle, Hon. Joseph Kwesi Armah Agyekum, accompanied the team to conduct the inspection tour across the beneficiary communities.

The exercise forms part of GIFEC’s mandate to bridge the digital divide by extending telecommunication infrastructure to unserved and underserved areas nationwide.

Findings from the inspection will guide the planning and implementation of future connectivity projects to ensure improved access to reliable communication services for residents.

Key Discussion Points

• Site Inspection: GIFEC team assessed rural telephony facilities in Ellembelle communities.
• Connectivity Gaps: Identified areas lacking adequate electronic communication coverage.
• Community Visits: Inspections carried out in Aluku, Dump, Aidoosuazo, and Atuabo.
• Collaboration: District Chief Executive joined the tour to support the initiative.
• Future Planning: Findings will guide upcoming projects to improve reliable telecom access.