The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations has announced plans to merge AT Ghana (formerly AirtelTigo) with Telecel Ghana in a bold move to create a stronger and more sustainable telecom operator.
Speaking at a staff engagement session at AT Ghana’s Head Office in Accra, the sector Minister, Samuel Nartey George (MP), assured the company’s 300 permanent employees that their jobs are secure under the new entity.
“This is not a re-application process. It is a continuation of your contracts. Every one of you will be absorbed, unless you personally choose to leave,” he emphasized, easing concerns of possible layoffs.
The Minister also gave assurances that AT Ghana customers will be fully protected throughout the transition, with no disruptions to services.
According to the Ministry, the decision to merge comes against the backdrop of AT Ghana’s worsening financial situation. The company has reportedly accumulated losses of over $10 million in just the first eight months of this year, a burden that government has been covering with taxpayers’ money.
“These losses are funded by taxpayers. That is money that should be building roads, water systems, and schools. We cannot keep pouring public funds into unsustainable operations,” Mr. George explained.
The merger, he added, is expected to cut costs, remove duplication, and ultimately create a more competitive player in Ghana’s telecom market.
