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President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Dr. Sofo Tanko Rashid Computer as the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communication (GIFEC).
Dr. Computer, who confirmed his appointment to Graphic Online, stated that he would officially assume office on Friday, February 14, 2025.
Until his appointment, Dr. Computer served as the Deputy National Director of Elections and Information Technology (IT) for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), playing a crucial role in electoral management and digital transformation within the party.
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With an extensive career spanning public administration, politics, and academia, he brings a wealth of experience to GIFEC. His academic credentials include a PhD in Public Administration, MSc degrees in Criminal Justice and Public Administration, and a Bachelor of Arts degree. He is also currently pursuing an LLB degree.
Dr. Computer has previously held key public service roles, including Northern Regional Director of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) and Regional Manager of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA).
Beyond public administration, Dr. Computer has been actively involved in academia, lecturing at Tamale College of Education (TATCO), Tamale Technical University (TATU), and Bimbilla Senior High School (BIMBISEC). He has also served as an assistant examiner at the University of Cape Coast (UCC).
His contributions to politics have been equally significant. In addition to his role as Deputy National Director of Elections and IT for the NDC, he has served as Head of Recruitment, Training, Examination, and Deployment, as well as Regional Director of Elections for the Northern Region.
He has also held the position of regional treasurer of the NDC and worked as a collation agent in various bye-elections.
As Acting CEO of GIFEC, Dr. Computer is expected to leverage his expertise in electronic communication, governance, and IT to advance the fund’s mission of bridging Ghana’s digital divide and promoting information technology. His appointment is seen as a strategic move to strengthen GIFEC’s role in expanding ICT infrastructure and digital literacy across the country.
In a related development, the Northern Regional Elections and IT Directorate of the NDC has congratulated Dr. Computer on his appointment, expressing confidence in his ability to drive positive change in Ghana’s electronic communication sector.
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