About IIPGH
Ghana’s accredited professional body for ICT – our story, our leadership, and our vision for the future.
The professional body uniting Ghana’s ICT community.
The Institute of ICT Professionals, Ghana (IIPGH) is the accredited professional body for Information and Communication Technology practitioners in Ghana, licensed under Professional Body License No. PB-94. We bring together professionals, academics, students, corporate bodies, and government stakeholders under one unified standard.
Since our founding, we have worked to raise the bar for ICT practice in Ghana – establishing certification frameworks, delivering capacity-building programmes, and advocating for policies that position Ghana as a competitive force in Africa’s digital economy.
Our membership spans telecommunication engineers, software developers, security system installers, IT managers, academics, and students – reflecting the full breadth of the ICT profession.
From founding to continental impact.
IIPGH Founded
The Institute of ICT Professionals, Ghana is established and licensed as the accredited professional body for ICT (License PB-94), bringing structure and standards to the profession.
First Membership Drive
IIPGH launches its first membership registration campaign, attracting ICT professionals from government, academia, and the private sector across Ghana.
Coding Programme Launched
The IIPGH Coding Programme kicks off, providing structured ICT training to students and young professionals. Partnerships with schools and training institutions begin.
Policy & Advocacy
IIPGH begins active engagement in national ICT policy discussions, advocating for local participation, skills development frameworks, and industry standards.
TICON Conference
The first TICON Africa Conference is held, establishing a continental platform for ICT leaders, innovators, and policymakers to collaborate on Africa's digital agenda.
10,000+ Trained
IIPGH surpasses 10,000 professionals and students trained through its coding programme, workshops, and certification programmes nationwide.
Expanded Impact
Media engagement exceeds 4,000 appearances. IIPGH membership crosses 2,000. Women in ICT initiative gains momentum with dedicated bootcamps and mentorship tracks.
Continental Growth
IIPGH strengthens partnerships across Africa. The Coding Caravan programme reaches more regions. Over 30,000 learners exposed to ICT skills development.
The Board: Catalysts of Success
Prof. Fred McBagonluri
Board Cahir, IIPGH & President, Academic City University
Prof. Fred McBagonluri, a distinguished Ghanaian Engineer, Inventor, and University President, co-founded SparX Learning Xperience (SparXLX). He currently serves as the President and Provost of Academic City College in Haatso, Accra. Prof. McBagonluri has held key positions in academia and industry, including being the founding Dean of Engineering at Ashesi University and Vice President of New Product Development at Joerns Healthcare, Arlington, TX. His impressive career spans Fortune 500 companies in the US, such as Siemens Medical and Becton Dickinson and Co, where he held significant leadership roles in research and development.
His academic journey is marked by excellence, including an MBA from MIT, a Ph.D. in Materials Engineering from the University of Dayton, and numerous degrees in engineering. He has also made a name for himself as a prolific inventor with 22 US Patents and has received prestigious awards like the 2008 US Black Engineer of the Year: Most Promising Scientist Award. His extensive educational background and professional accomplishments underscore his status as a distinguished figure in engineering, innovation, and academia.
Richard Kafui Amanfu
Executive Director, lIPGH
Abraham Kuuku Sam
Data Policy Advisor at GIZ African Union Office
Amma Benneh-Amponsah
Head of People for Africa, Newmont
David Gowu
CEO, BOSAG
Francis Gatsi
Lecturer, Ashesi University
Prof. Robert Ebo Hinson
Pro Vice Chancellor, Ghana Communications and Technology University
Nana Adjoa Adobea Asante
Secretary to the NCA
Grace Elizabeth Anim-Yeboah
Director, Business Banking, Absa Bank Ghana
Muniratu Musah
Core Network Planning Engineer, MTN Ghana
C.K. Bruce
CEO, Innovare
Our Mission
To mobilise ICT professionals across all sectors - government, academia, industry, start-ups, and civil society - under one accredited professional body; to set and uphold standards; and to drive the capacity-building and policy advocacy that will secure Ghana's place in Africa's digital future.
Our Vision
To become the foremost ICT professional body in Africa - recognised as the hub for ICT human resource development, research, innovation, and policy influence - producing world-class professionals who drive digital transformation across the continent.
Four pillars, one mission.
IIPGH delivers impact across membership, services, training, and public engagement.
Membership
ICT Professionals from Government, Academia, Corporate enterprises, Start-ups, and Students united under one accredited professional body.
Professional Services
ICT Consultancy and solutions for businesses. Curriculum review for educational institutions. Job placement and recruitment of experts
Academy
Professionals, students, and young ones trained in Web Development, Data Science, Cybersecurity, IoT, Artificial Intelligence, Data Protection
Public Awareness
Leading digital transformation initiatives through strategic partnerships with public and private organizations, civil society, academic
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By mobilising all ICT professionals under a unified body, we are building a vibrant, digital ecosystem that propels Ghana and Africa forward.
Kafui Amanfu
Executive Director, IIPGH
The standards we hold ourselves to.
Professionalism
We promote professionalism across ICT, via training, certification, advocacy for local participation, and the publication of journals on ICT development in Ghana.
Innovation
We back innovation aimed at solving real societal problems, supporting members to access ICT opportunities and building high-signal networks.
Advocacy
We advocate for deeper local participation in the ICT sector, influencing policy formulation and opening pathways for our members.
