Minister Samuel George Pushes Legislative Reform to Revamp 22-Year-Old Postal Regulator
The Minister charged the new board with the critical task of transforming the 22-year-old commission and expanding its mandate to meet modern demands.
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations , Hon. Samuel Nartey George, has inaugurated a new seven-member Governing Board for the Postal and Courier Services Regulatory Commission (PCSRC) . The Minister charged the new board with the critical task of transforming the 22-year-old commission and expanding its mandate to meet modern demands. He emphasized that the commission must move beyond its traditional functions to become a dynamic, visible, and nationwide regulator.
A key part of this transformation will be a legislative reform led by the Ministry. A draft bill is already in the works to rename the commission to the Postal, Courier and Logistics Services Commission. This change reflects a new, expanded mandate that will include regulating digital-era delivery services and trade logistics, ensuring the commission’s relevance in Ghana’s evolving digital economy.
Minister George also addressed the public perception that the postal service is obsolete, stating that it remains a vital part of the economy, even in advanced nations. He stressed the importance of public education, especially for young people, and urged the new board to embrace technology to keep the postal sector relevant. The Minister also called for the commission’s infrastructure to expand beyond Accra, including the acquisition of a permanent headquarters and the establishment of a nationwide operational presence.
The new board is chaired by Bishop Noble Francis Afotey Odai, with whom the Minister expressed strong confidence, citing his entrepreneurial resilience as a key asset for the commission’s growth. In his acceptance speech, Bishop Odai thanked the Minister for the trust placed in the board and pledged to bring renewed energy and increased visibility to the commission’s work. The other members of the board are Mr. Cosmos Mweyang Anpengnuo, Mr. Austin Hesse, Ms. Sylvia-Rita Osei, Mr. George Cudjoe Abofra, Dr. Joshua Kofi Doe, Ph.D, and Ms. Georgina Nkrumah Aboah.
