The Acting Chief Executive of the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communication (GIFEC), Dr. Sofo Tanko Rashid Computer, has officially assumed office today following his appointment by President John Mahama.

Dr. Rashid Computer engaged with the management of GIFEC, where he expressed his commitment to an open-door policy, ensuring consultation with all stakeholders in major decisions.

He also met with staff and assured them of his full support in their efforts to enhance the working environment.

Additionally, he outlined plans to launch several projects and bolster ongoing rural telephony initiatives in underserved communities across the country.

Dr. Rashid Computer takes over as the Acting CEO at the time the supervising ministry, the Ministry of Communications and Digitalization, has been assigned additional mandates in Digital Technology and Innovation.

With his extensive expertise in digital technology, he is expected to drive efforts to ensure that every part of the country gains access to basic internet and telephony services.

Dr. Rashid Computer currently serves as the Deputy Director of Elections and IT for the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC).

He holds a Ph.D. in Public Administration, an MSc in Criminal Justice, and an MSc in Public Administration.

He has previously served as the Regional Director of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) and as the Regional Manager of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA).

In his political career, he has also served as Head of Recruitment, Training, Examination, and Deployment at the National Elections Directorate of the NDC.

He was the Regional Director of Elections for the Northern Region as well as the Regional Treasurer of the NDC.