Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening regional cooperation and accelerating digital transformation following a courtesy call by the Executive Secretary of the West African Postal Conference (WAPCO), Mohamed Lamine Diallo, on the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George.
‎The visit, Mr Diallo’s first official mission to a WAPCO member state since assuming office, focused on the organisation’s reform agenda and efforts to deepen collaboration in modernising postal services across West Africa.
‎During the meeting, Mr Diallo expressed appreciation for Ghana’s leadership and continued support for the regional postal sector, describing the country’s renewed engagement in international postal affairs as an important boost to WAPCO’s progress.
‎‎He also praised Ghana’s active participation in the organisation’s activities and outlined his vision of transforming WAPCO into a more dynamic, project-driven institution.
‎‎”We must have fewer meetings and more projects that bring all our postal administrations together,” he said, adding that his ambition was to leave behind “a dynamic regional institution with sustainable programmes and stronger partnerships”.
‎Mr Samuel Nartey George welcomed the Executive Secretary’s reform-oriented approach, commending the measures already taken to reposition WAPCO.
‎‎”Half of the way to fixing a problem is identifying the problem,” the Minister said. “The diagnosis you have undertaken sets WAPCO on the right path to becoming a stronger and more impactful institution for postal operations across West Africa.”
‎The Minister further outlined Ghana’s vision of transforming postal services into modern digital service centres capable of delivering a broader range of services beyond traditional mail delivery.
‎He emphasised the need for stronger regional connectivity, efficient logistics and digital payment systems to support trade and economic integration within West Africa.
‎”If we can transmit electricity and internet across borders, then we should also be able to move parcels directly across West Africa without unnecessary detours,” he stated.
‎‎Mr Nartey George reiterated Ghana’s commitment to supporting WAPCO’s transformation agenda and expressed confidence in Mr Diallo’s leadership to build a stronger, more innovative and collaborative regional postal sector.
‎‎The discussions underscored the shared commitment of Ghana and WAPCO to modernising postal services, strengthening regional partnerships and leveraging digital innovation to improve connectivity and facilitate intra-African trade.
