The Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George has officially launched Ghana’s preparation towards participation in the Osaka Expo 2025, unveiling ambitious plans to spotlight the country’s thriving ICT sector on the global stage.
The launch was also strategically designed to whip up private sector interest in the partnership opportunities that the World Expo 2025 offers in the areas of cybersecurity, e-governance, digital health, fintech and more.
The Expo, which began on April 13, 2025, will run until October 13, 2025. A key highlight will be “Ghana Day” on September 11, where the Minister will lead the Ghana delegation to showcase the country progress in the area of digitalization.
Sam George described the Expo, themed “Designing Future Society for Our Lives,” as a transformative platform to showcase Ghana’s vibrant ICT sector and unlock its immense potential.
He emphasized that the event offers a unique opportunity for Ghanaian private sector organizations to present innovative projects spanning fintech, e-governance, digital health, and smart solutions.
“Our participation will be robust and impactful. We will host an exhibition of cutting-edge projects and services, showcasing Ghana’s ICT achievements to a global audience. An ICT Business Forum will bring together industry leaders to discuss trends, challenges, and opportunities, while B2B sessions will connect Ghanaian institutions with Japanese counterparts, fostering dialogue and paving the way for strategic alliances. These initiatives will culminate in the Ghana Day Celebration on September 11, where we will proudly celebrate our nation’s digital progress,” he outlined.
Looking beyond the Expo, the Minister revealed plans to deepen ties with Japan, including the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focused on digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, and technology transfer.
“We look forward to leveraging Japan’s expertise to train our youth and expand our digital ecosystem,” he added.
Regarding what benefits Ghana expects to derive from the event, Sam George stated that in line with President John Mahama’s reset agenda, Ghana’s participation in the event will be less burdensome on the state because, unlike in the past, time round every private sector participant will sponsor their way to the event.
He also stated that “this will not be a site seeing expedition as usual”, because there are over 170 Japanese businesses waiting to strike partnership deals with Ghanaian businesses so they could bring their technology and expertise int Ghana.
Speaking on behalf of the Japanese Ambassador, Deputy Chargé d’Affaires, Naoki Mitori commended the Minister for his commitment to the ICT sector and reaffirmed the flourishing partnership between Ghana and Japan across government, business, and culture.
Mr. Mitori highlighted the Expo as a significant milestone to deepen bilateral relations. He pointed to two major upcoming events: the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) in August, where Ghana is expected to send a high-level delegation, and the ongoing Osaka-Kansai World Expo, which has already attracted over five million visitors.
He confirmed that Ghana Day at the Expo on September 11 will feature strong participation from the Ghanaian government, underscoring the importance of this collaboration for both nations.
This coordinated effort between Ghana and Japan aims to leverage the Expo’s global platform to boost investment, innovation, and sustainable development in Ghana’s ICT sector and beyond.
