Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Samuel George Nartey, has given his assurance that the roughly 300 full-time employees of AirtelTigo will keep their positions.
The government has unveiled plans to reorganize AT Ghana—formerly known as AirtelTigo—alongside Telecel Ghana, describing the move as a strategic response to mounting financial challenges and a step toward building a more competitive telecom operator. According to the Ministry, the decision stems from AT Ghana’s worsening financial state, which continues to burden the public sector.
During a media briefing on Friday, September 5, Mr. George emphasized the administration’s dedication to safeguarding jobs and maintaining stability throughout the restructuring phase.
Addressing concerns about the future of AT Ghana’s workforce, he stated,
“The government will ensure that the approximately 300 permanent staff of AT retain their employment.” “I repeat, they will retain their employment. There will be no job losses. I have already met with the staff and offered them assurances in this regard.”
He also noted that the transaction advisor has been directed to take into account the situation of more than 200 contract workers at AT Ghana.
Mr. George expressed appreciation to the staff for their professionalism and transparency during his interactions.
“I am fully aware of the gravity of the current situation for the workers, their families, and their dependents, but I remain committed on behalf of the government to protect them from any adverse situation. We will see sunshine very soon; it will happen,” he affirmed.
Clarifying the nature of the restructuring, he stressed:
“Let me be very clear, and I need to be very, very clear on this, because we have seen media reportage: this is not a merger; it is also not an acquisition. We are dealing with a force majeure situation, and the work of the transaction advisor and the recommendations from the report will lay out a clear path for government consideration. For emphasis, I repeat, what is happening is not a merger, and neither is it an acquisition.”
He wrapped up by calling on all parties involved—including customers, infrastructure providers, vendors, and creditors—to await the findings of the transaction advisor, which will shed light on unresolved debts, service continuity, and the future direction of AT Ghana.
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