GhanaSIG is an event organized by E-Governance and Internet Governance Foundation for Africa (EGIGFA)
GhanaSIG is an event organized by E-Governance and Internet Governance Foundation for Africa (EGIGFA)
The E-Governance and Internet Governance Foundation for Africa (EGIGFA) is delighted to announce the official final list of successful Fellows for the 7th annual edition of the Ghana School on Internet Governance (GhanaSIG) fellowship programme. GhanaSIG is a prestigious programme that empowers participants with comprehensive knowledge and practical expertise in Internet Governance, fostering digital policy leadership across Africa and globally.
To ensure robust learning and skill development, the fellowship is delivered through a structured two-stage model:
Out of the eighty (80) participants initially selected and announced, fifty-four (54) participants successfully navigated the demanding curriculum of both Stage 1 and Stage 2, officially earning the esteemed title of 2026 GhanaSIG Fellows.
The final cohort reflects both deep local capacity and broad global diversity:
| No. | Names | Job Title | Stakeholder |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abena Pokuah Dede Corletey | Software Developer | International Organization |
| 2 | Benjamin Adadevoh | User Acquisition Specialist | Internet End User |
| 3 | Bismark Fiawogbe | Tutor | Academia |
| 4 | Charlotte Asiome Tsyorkor | Teacher | Security Services |
| 5 | Emmanuel Opoku Adu-Tutu | Criminal Intelligence Analyst | Security Services |
| 6 | Enyonam Abla Kumador | Cybersecurity Analyst | Internet End User |
| 7 | Eric Richard Appiah Edwards | Assistant Lecturer | Internet End User |
| 8 | Esther Araba Mensamaa Quansah | Actress/TV Presenter | Internet End User |
| 9 | Fareed Gombilla | Social Development Officer | Civil Society (NGO) |
| 10 | Gertrude Amoakohene | Engineer: Signaling and Roaming | Internet Service and Connectivity Providers |
| 11 | Gertrude Aku Akpene Avuglah | Student | Academia |
| 12 | Gideon Kwame Dogbey | PhD Student | Academia |
| 13 | Hikmatu Haruna | Fashion Designer | Business and Commerce |
| 14 | Jamaldeen Tonzua Seidu | Deputy Director-General | Government |
| 15 | Kassim Razak | Medical Practitioner | Healthcare and Legal |
| 16 | Kennedy Amos Amedeka | Regional ICT Coordinator | Government |
| 17 | Marylyn Mawuena Afenyo | Senior Investigator | Government |
| 18 | Mawuli Dogbatse | Teaching and Research Assistant | Academia |
| 19 | Michelle Adama | Medical Doctor | Healthcare and Legal |
| 20 | Moses Brown | IT Specialist | Internet End User |
| 21 | Nana Yaw Abrokwa | ICT Manager | International Organization |
| 22 | Olga Afua Oru | Founder/CEO | Technical Community |
| 23 | Paul Ohene-Djan Addai-Bonsu | Law Student | Academia |
| 24 | Portia Mawuena Adaletey | Frontend Developer | Academia |
| 25 | Prudence Batinge | Private Legal Practitioner | Business and Commerce |
| 26 | Rashad T. Seini | Legal Practitioner | Civil Society (NGO) |
| 27 | Rufiatu Ajaasuma Saani | Student | Civil Society (NGO) |
| 28 | Samsudeen Apiiga Yakubu | Doctor of Pharmacy Student | Internet End User |
| 29 | Samuel Eze | Pastor | Civil Society (NGO) |
| 30 | Sarah Edinam Akakpo | Student | Healthcare and Legal |
| 31 | Saviour Doku | IT Specialist | Internet Service and Connectivity Providers |
| 32 | Semenyo Emmanuel Seakomo | Enterprise Systems and UAT Analyst | Business and Commerce |
| 33 | Shadrach Ankrah | Founder & Executive Director | Technical Community |
| 34 | Sharifatu Nuhu Larchie | IT Project Coordinator | International Organization |
| 35 | Suglo-Konbo Ibrahim | Research and Impact Manager | Civil Society (NGO) |
| 36 | Tetelesti Faithful Djandu | Library Facilitator | Academia |
| 37 | Timothy Simpson | PhD Student | Academia |
| No. | Names | Job Title | Stakeholder | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ababacar Diop | Lawyer | Civil Society (NGO) | Senegal |
| 2 | Alexander Otutu | Lead Psychologist & Programs Director | Healthcare and Legal | Nigeria |
| 3 | Astari Yanuarti | Chairwoman | Civil Society (NGO) | Indonesia |
| 4 | Esau Kizito | ICT Officer | Government | Uganda |
| 5 | Faridatou Salifou | Intern | Civil Society (NGO) | Benin |
| 6 | Gbemisola Esho | Founder | Civil Society (NGO) | Nigeria |
| 7 | Israel Olatunji Tijani | Data Scientist | Technical Community | Nigeria |
| 8 | Kenechukwu Okekenta | IT Support Specialist | Technical Community | Nigeria |
| 9 | Mawouegnigan Gregoire Fangnon | Student | Government | Benin |
| 10 | Michele Valerie Njiki Djemi | Engagement Fellow | Civil Society (NGO) | Cameroon |
| 11 | Michelle Thuo | PAYAIG Ambassador | Civil Society (NGO) | Kenya |
| 12 | Paul P. Paukpa | Executive Director | Civil Society (NGO) | Liberia |
| 13 | Preeti Kamra | Assistant Professor | Academia | India |
| 14 | Ramothan Wambede | Software Developer | Internet End User | Uganda |
| 15 | Salim Kazibwe | MIS Officer | Government | Uganda |
| 16 | Salimata Sawadogo | PhD Candidate | Academia | Burkina Faso |
| 17 | Zakasoa Arilova Randriamiadana | Associate Professor | Academia | Madagascar |
Faculty and Speakers:
GhanaSIG Impact Story speakers:
Special Guest of Honour:
List of Mentors:
