Our Vision

To be the first end-to-end network and IT system integrator,
technology and solutions providers for the governments of Africa.

A Trusted Partner

Ascend Digital Solutions is a trusted partner to public institutions across Africa in enabling the real potential of the 4th Industrial Revolution. Our mission is to upskill and prime local talent to serve the critical requirements of Africa’s burgeoning knowledge and information economy.

We are also building technology and services-driven platforms that leverage Africa’s diverse and abundant human resources and collaborating with local governments to prepare them for digital transformation.

Our Commitment

Ascend Digital Solutions endeavors to become a trusted networks and IT services provider to public institutions across Africa, communication service providers/mobile network operators, and commercial enterprises.

Management Team

ANGELA ONWUKA

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Angela Onwuka is a conscientious and result oriented supervisor with a proven track record in Accounting, Financial Planning and Analysis, Budgeting and Forecasting, Cost control and Client Services. A Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Angela has over twenty-five years of banking and finance experience across reputed companies. Prior to Ascend Digital Solutions, she was the Chief Finance Officer at OPI International Nig. Ltd.

MICHAEL KWABLAH

Chief Technology Officer

Michael brings extensive domain knowledge and diverse perspectives to an industry that’s changing by the minute and demands agility and business acumen. With over 23 years of experience in telecommunications, Michael comes with in-depth expertise in formulating business strategies, planning and executing capital projects, architecture and infrastructure design, digital systems and solutions development, products and enterprise solutions delivery. His progressive leadership approach has helped him secure several milestones at his previous organizations.

FRANCIS ANONGBA

HEAD, SALES AND COMMERCIAL

Francis is a highly motivated executive with a solid track record of performance. He has more than 21 years of international telecom experience in Management and Sales/Commercial functions across the African Continent, Europe, Asia, and North America. He has held prominent leadership positions in leading companies in the sector, including Atlantique Telecom Group, Tata Communications, and Bistalk Telecom South Africa. Francis’ was also with Orange Côte d’Ivoire Telecom for five years as Head of International Business.

FREDA SUGLO

HEAD OF STRATEGY AND GOVERNANCE

Freda is a highly effective Corporate Entrepreneur specializing in Organizational Development, Business Strategy and Change Management. She has substantial experience and proven multi-disciplinary management skills gained from working in a global multinational consulting environment. She has an MA in Industrial & Organizational Psychology and is a Certified PMP. She is also a member of the esteemed Honor Society for Psychology (Psi-Chi).

FRANCIS EDMUND BOATENG

HEAD, TECHNICAL

Francis Boateng is an Information and Communications Technology (ICT) professional with over 25 years of experience in Designing, Building, Managing and Maintaining Data Communication Networks using various technologies. Francis has been involved in the building of many IP Data Networks including the first in Ghana. An accomplished leader, he was at the helm of several IT projects, including GSM Benchmark Drive Testing for MTN Group.

JASMINE DON-ARTHUR

HEAD, MARKETING

Jasmine is an experienced marketer with deep knowledge of the Banking and Information Technology sectors in Africa. She has been instrumental in realising the marketing visions of companies to drive sales and customer retention. Jasmine holds a Degree in Communications from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana, a Masters Degree in Marketing and Management from the University of East Anglia, UK, and a certificate in Professional Digital Marketing from the Chartered Institute of Marketing, UK.

Three Key Areas:

Local Talent
Facilitating and upskilling local talent to support Africa’s burgeoning knowledge and information economy

Transformation
Building a technology and services backbone to connect and transform Africa’s digital roadmap

Industry 4.0
Collaborating with local governments to prepare them for a digital revolution that will catapult Africa to Industry 4.0 ·

What We Offer

Ascend Digital Solutions is working to transform the digital future for Africa’s next generations, ushering the era of continued growth and prosperity across the continent.

Technology,
Tools and Automation

Cyber
Defense

Professional
Services

Managed Network and
IT Infrastructure

Digital and Technology
Services

Partnership & Alliances