Following an earlier visit to the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, the Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E. Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, paid a working visit to the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation to assess key reforms and digital transformation initiatives under the Government’s Reset Agenda.
The Vice President was received by the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Hon. Samuel Nartey George, his Deputy, heads of agencies, and staff of the Ministry.
During the engagement, the Minister outlined major reforms currently underway, including a comprehensive review of all 11 agencies under the Ministry aimed at improving efficiency and overall performance. He noted that a bill to address misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech is being finalised for submission to Cabinet, stressing the importance of safeguarding national cohesion and peace.
Hon. George also highlighted the One Million Coders Programme, being implemented in partnership with leading global technology firms, which seeks to train 400,000 Ghanaians within the year. The initiative forms part of broader efforts to develop a digitally skilled workforce and position Ghana competitively in the global digital economy.
To prevent waste and duplication in government ICT projects, the Minister explained that strengthened procurement controls have been introduced. These include mandatory Ministry of Finance authorisation and National Information Technology Agency (NITA) clearance for all ICT-related procurements. Additional reforms cover improvements at the Ghana Domain Name Registry, enhanced rural connectivity, measures to reduce mobile data costs, and steady progress towards a comprehensive national artificial intelligence strategy.
On cybersecurity, the Minister reported intensified enforcement efforts, leading to nearly 1,000 arrests in 2025 linked to cybercrime. He commended the Data Protection Commission for its role in strengthening data protection and governance nationwide. He further announced that the Ministry became fully paperless on July 1, a move that has significantly improved efficiency and workflow tracking.
H.E. Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang commended the Minister and staff for their dedication and acknowledged the contributions of all personnel, including behind-the-scenes workers whose efforts ensure the smooth operation of the Ministry. She also applauded the leadership of Ghana Post and ongoing initiatives aimed at training girls in ICT and coding.
Expressing strong personal support for the One Million Coders Programme, the Vice President stressed the importance of long-term planning to ensure that training leads to sustainable employment opportunities and positions Ghana competitively over the next decade. She emphasised the need to build strong local systems that promote Ghana’s technological identity, self-reliance, and innovation, even as the country partners with global technology leaders.
The Vice President welcomed NITA’s reform efforts and called for stronger collaboration across institutions, urging stakeholders to avoid silos and turf rivalries in the collective pursuit of national development. She reiterated that addressing misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech remains critical, noting that peace is the foundation of national progress.
She concluded by congratulating the Ministry on the progress achieved so far and encouraged continued focus, collaboration, and deliberate delivery to ensure lasting impact and national advancement.
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