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Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey, CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications, highlighted the industry\u2019s dedication to fostering economic growth. Despite ongoing challenges, he affirmed the telecom sector\u2019s role as a cornerstone of Ghana\u2019s economic development.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf you put together the total taxes that we bear and other remittances that we made to other government agencies, the total is GHS 9.8 in 2023. And this contribution forms about 7.4 per cent of government total revenue\u201d. he said.<\/p>\n<p>Dr Ashigbey further assured that the chamber is working to ensure data affordability, as Ghana ranks just behind Mauritius on the continent<\/p>\n<p>The annual report, based on data from members of the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications, including AT, MTN, Vodafone, ATC, Helios, Comsys, CSquared, Ericsson, and Huawei, aims to illustrate the industry\u2019s societal and economic contributions to the country\u2019s development.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>#GhanaPolls2024<\/strong><\/em><br \/><em><strong>#ElectionBureau<\/strong><\/em><br \/><em><strong>#CitiVerify<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Explore the world of impactful news with CitiNewsroom on WhatsApp!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Click on the link to join the Citi Newsroom channel for curated, meaningful stories tailored just for YOU: https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaCYzPRAYlUPudDDe53x<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>No spam, just the stories that truly matter! #StayInformed #CitiNewsroom #CNRDigital<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications has reported that telecommunications companies contributed GHS 9.83 billion in taxes and other payments in 2023, marking a substantial boost to Ghana\u2019s national revenue. 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