NCA Mentors 100 Girls Under Girls-In-ICT Programme 

September 10, 2026 – The National Communications Authority (NCA) on Thursday, 10th September, 2026, hosted a 100 girls for a mentorship workshop as part of the Girls-In-ICT Programme. 

The event, held at the NCA Tower and organised by the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations (MoCDTI), aimed at exposing the participants to the wide range of career opportunities within the communications and technology sector. It also sought to deepen their appreciation of the importance of ICT and digital skills in education, employment, entrepreneurship and everyday life. 

Welcoming the girls, the Director in charge of Procurement at the NCA, Mrs. Rahmata Issahaq-Pelpuo, expressed the Authority’s pleasure in hosting the mentorship session as part of its continued support for the Girls-In-ICT Programme. She reaffirmed the NCA’s commitment to initiatives that promote the participation and inclusion of women and girls in ICT.  

Director for Procurement, Mrs. Rahmata Issahaq-Pelpuo, welcoming participants at the event 

Mrs. Issahaq-Pelpuo encouraged the participants to remain determined in pursuing careers in ICT, particularly when faced with challenges and urged them to move beyond the perception that the field was reserved for boys and men. 

‘‘We want to whip up your interest and ensure that you move away from the usual thought that ICT is for men alone. If boys are in ICT, we can be there with them,’’ she said. 

Some female members of the Authority’s Management also took turns at encouraging and inspiring the girls. The Deputy Director for Research, Innovation, Policy and Strategy, Mrs. Babara Osei-Annancy, challenged the participants to discard misconceptions that ICT was the preserve of boys and men. She encouraged them to embrace determination, hard work, confidence and excellence, while overcoming barriers associated with laziness and gender inequality.  

A cross-section of participants at the event