The Deputy Minister, Hon. Mohammed Adam Sukparu (MP), has reiterated Ghana’s commitment to position itself as Africa’s Digital Trade Hub as the 2025 National ICT Week Celebration opened at the Accra International Conference Centre.
Speaking on behalf of the Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, Hon. Samuel Nartey George (MP), he emphasised the theme: “Ghana as Africa’s Digital Trade Hub – Innovation, Policy and Partnerships for the Future.”
Organised by the National Information Technology Agency (NITA), the celebration convened innovators, policymakers, and industry leaders to showcase Ghana’s strategic location, youthful population, and growing tech ecosystem as enablers of digital leadership.
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Hon. Sukparu outlined major government initiatives driving the knowledge economy, including the One Million Coders Programme, Ghana Tech Lab under Ghana Digital Centres Limited, and investments in STEM education. He announced upcoming policy measures to promote digital inclusion, strengthen cybersecurity, expand e-commerce, and safeguard data. Among priorities for the next parliamentary session are the presentation of the Innovations and Start-up Bill, which will provide incentives for innovation-led enterprises, and amendments to NITA’s legislation to empower it as an independent digital regulator.
Underscoring the importance of “digital trust” as the foundation of digital trade, the Deputy Minister said NITA will work with the National Communications Authority, Cyber Security Authority, and Data Protection Commission to establish a national digital trust framework.
He further highlighted the role of partnerships, referencing a Memorandum of Understanding with the United Arab Emirates to establish the Ghana-UAE Innovation Hub. Looking ahead, he outlined priorities including modernising the regulatory framework, expanding digital infrastructure, promoting inclusivity, strengthening skills, attracting investment in emerging technologies, and advancing integration through the AfCFTA.
The Deputy Minister called on industry leaders and global partners to collaborate in building a trusted digital ecosystem for Africa, reaffirming Ghana’s readiness to lead the continent’s digital transformation.
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