Ghana is taking decisive steps toward a digitally driven future, with bold, inclusive initiatives that place innovation at the center of national development, Hon. Mohammed Adam Sukparu, Deputy Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, has announced.
Delivering a keynote address on behalf of the Sector Minister, Hon. Samuel Nartey George (MP), at the Pre-Global Data Festival High-Level Meeting held at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra, Hon. Sukparu emphasized the government’s unwavering commitment to digital transformation.
“Under the leadership of His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama, Ghana is placing digital technology right at the heart of national development,” the Deputy Minister stated.
The high-profile event brought together dignitaries including H.E. Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyeman, Dr. Korir Sing’Oei, Principal Secretary of Kenya, Colombia’s Ambassador to Ghana, Mr. Zia Choudhury, UN Resident Coordinator, and Ghana’s Government Statistician, Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu.
Hon. Sukparu underscored the critical role of technology in driving productivity, creating employment, and enhancing national and global connectivity. “Digital technology is not just a tool; it is a catalyst for inclusive growth,” he affirmed.
A centerpiece of this vision is the One Million Coders Programme, a transformative initiative aimed at equipping one million Ghanaians with essential digital skills in coding, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and data analytics.
“The programme is not just a policy—it is a fulfilled promise,” he noted, referencing the 2024 NDC Manifesto. Since its launch, the initiative has received an overwhelming response, with over 90,000 applications within the first 48 hours and over 150,000 individuals already registered.
“With one million coders and thousands of specialists in AI, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies, Ghana will not merely participate in the global digital economy—we will lead it,” the Deputy Minister asserted.
He further outlined additional efforts underway, including the Draft National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, the Ghana Innovation and Startup Bill, and the continued rollout of the Girls-in-ICT Programme, which has already trained 1,000 girls, with a target of 3,000 by the end of the year.
Calling for collective action, Hon. Sukparu urged stakeholders—parents, educators, businesses, policymakers, and youth—to join forces in shaping a future-ready nation.
“Let us rise together and build a future where every Ghanaian has the tools to thrive in the digital age,” he concluded.
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