The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, on Wednesday, January 14, presented computers and related accessories to the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) to strengthen the Commission’s operational capacity.

The support, which comprises 10 laptops and 10 desktop computers, followed a formal request from NACOC to the Minister and was subsequently referred to the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC) for assistance.

The intervention forms part of the Government’s broader effort to equip state institutions with the digital tools required to operate efficiently and effectively.

In his remarks, Mr George reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to supporting public institutions with the necessary digital infrastructure to enhance efficiency and service delivery.

He expressed confidence that the equipment would significantly improve NACOC’s operations and contribute to the effective execution of its mandate, adding that the presentation marked the beginning of sustained support rather than a one-off intervention.

He also expressed appreciation to the Administrator of GIFEC, Sofo Tanko Rashid-Computer, and his team for facilitating the support, particularly in light of limited equipment availability.

Receiving the items on behalf of NACOC, the Director-General, Brigadier General Maxwell Obuba Mantey, expressed gratitude to the Minister and GIFEC for the timely assistance.

He said the equipment would greatly enhance staff productivity and operational effectiveness, and assured that the computers would be put to judicious use in advancing NACOC’s mandate and strengthening the fight against illicit drug trafficking and related crimes.

Brigadier General Mantey further commended the Ministry and GIFEC for their prompt response to the Commission’s needs and called for continued collaboration among state institutions to promote national security and good governance.