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“ICUMS success demonstrates potential for homegrown technology solutions”

Tema, Aug. 23, GNA – Mr. Norvan Acquah-Hayford, the Public Relations Manager of Ghana Link Network Services, says the success of the Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS) is a demonstration of the potential for homegrown technology solutions to address complex national challenges.

“The success of companies like Ghana Link in developing and implementing large-scale digital solutions could serve as a model for other African nations seeking to modernise their customs and trade facilitation processes,” he said.

Mr. Acquah-Hayford said this in an interview with the Ghana News Agency following the awarding of executives of Ghana Link and managers of ICUMS at the recently held sixth edition of the National Communications Awards 2024.

He was awarded the Corporate Communication Personality of the Year in the private sector category, while Dr. Prince Alvin Kwabena Ansah, the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of the company, clinched the prestigious CTO of the Year Award at the event’s Digital Future Edition.

The Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Nick Danso Adjei, was named Technology Entrepreneur of the Year; the Managing Director, Mr. Nabali Bawa, secured the CEO of the Year (Technology—Africa) award; and Ghana Link also received multiple honours, including Technology Company of the Year (Trade Facilitation & Innovation), Business with Purpose Award (CSR Impact—Technology), and Digital Transformation Team of the Year (Private Sector—Gold).