Vice President H.E. Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has paid a working visit to the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, praising ongoing reforms and urging accelerated delivery to deepen Ghana’s digital transformation.
The visit on Thursday formed part of government engagements with key ministries implementing the Reset Agenda and driving innovation, inclusion and digital growth.
Briefing the Vice President, Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon. Samuel Nartey George, said the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC) had completed 224 rural telephony sites over the past year, extending voice and data services to more than 500 previously unserved communities.
“This intervention has significantly improved connectivity in rural and underserved areas, ensuring that no community is left behind in Ghana’s digital journey,” the Minister said.
He disclosed that 2,000 girls were trained in digital skills in 2025 under the Girls in ICT initiative and announced plans to train an additional 3,000 girls this year, reinforcing the Ministry’s commitment to gender inclusion in technology.
Hon. Nartey George further revealed that GIFEC would provide critical support for the government’s flagship One Million Coders Programme, which aims to build a digitally skilled workforce in partnership with global technology leaders.
“The One Million Coders Programme is designed to train up to 400,000 people within the year, while laying the foundation for long-term national competitiveness in the digital economy,” he stated.
The Minister also outlined key reforms under the Reset Agenda, including an ongoing review of all 11 agencies under the Ministry to improve efficiency and performance. He said a bill to combat misinformation, disinformation and hate speech was being finalised for Cabinet consideration.
On governance and efficiency, he noted strengthened procurement controls to curb waste in government ICT contracts, requiring Ministry of Finance authorisation and NITA clearance, alongside reforms at the Ghana Domain Name Registry, measures to reduce mobile data costs, improved rural connectivity and progress toward a robust national AI strategy.
He added that cybersecurity enforcement had been intensified, leading to nearly 1,000 arrests in 2025 linked to cybercrime, while the Ministry had gone fully paperless since 1 July, improving workflow tracking and efficiency.
Commending the Ministry’s progress, Vice President Opoku-Agyemang urged sustained collaboration across institutions and warned against siloed approaches.
“We must avoid silos and turf wars because we are advancing one country,” she said. “Peace remains the foundation of national progress, which is why addressing misinformation, disinformation and hate speech is critical.”
The Vice President expressed strong support for the One Million Coders initiative, stressing the need for long-term planning to ensure training translates into real opportunities.
“We must build systems that strengthen Ghana’s technology, identity and self-reliance, even as we work with global partners,” she noted, adding that innovation must be grounded in Ghanaian expertise.
She praised Ghana Post’s leadership, applauded the training of girls in ICT and coding, and acknowledged the contributions of staff across the Ministry and its agencies.
“I congratulate the Ministry on the progress made and urge continued focus and deliberate delivery so that we leave our nation better than we found her,” the Vice President said.
Source: www.kumasimail.com
