NITA Appoints ShaQ Express Founder Anthony Owusu-Ansah as Acting Deputy Director-General to Drive Digital Transformation

The National Information Technology Agency (NITA) has officially appointed Anthony Owusu-Ansah, the tech entrepreneur behind the logistics startup ShaQ Express, as its Acting Deputy Director-General. This strategic move by the agency, which serves as the government's IT regulator and implementer, is designed to bolster leadership capacity and accelerate the deployment of digital public services across Ghana. The appointment comes at a critical juncture as the country seeks to deepen its digital economy and improve the efficiency of government-to-citizen interactions through robust technological infrastructure.

Mr. Owusu-Ansah brings a wealth of experience from both the startup ecosystem and the corporate technology sector to his new role. Prior to this appointment, he built a strong reputation in Ghana’s tech space through the founding and management of ShaQ Express. His professional journey also includes key positions at major telecommunications and consumer goods firms, including Vodafone Ghana, Millicom Ghana (Tigo), and Nestl Ghana. This blend of entrepreneurial agility and corporate discipline is expected to bring a fresh perspective to NITA’s operations, particularly in the realms of digital product development and business management.

His academic credentials further support his new mandate, featuring an MBA and specialized leadership training from Harvard Business School Online. Beyond his technical and business roles, Mr. Owusu-Ansah has been an active mentor in the entrepreneurship and education sectors, sharing insights with the next generation of Ghanaian innovators. NITA has expressed confidence that his diverse expertise will be instrumental in promoting digital inclusion—ensuring that the benefits of technological advancement reach all segments of the population while strengthening the nation’s underlying technological framework.

The appointment of a private sector veteran to a high-ranking regulatory role signals a commitment by the Ghanaian government to bridge the gap between innovation and policy. As Acting Deputy Director-General, Owusu-Ansah is expected to play a pivotal role in NITA's ongoing efforts to streamline digital transformation initiatives. His leadership will be central to improving the accessibility of public services and ensuring that Ghana remains competitive in a rapidly evolving global digital landscape.