The Deputy Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Mohammed Adams Sukparu, has reaffirmed the Government of Ghana’s commitment to building a secure, inclusive and innovation-driven digital economy through stronger international partnerships.
Mr Sukparu made the remarks after receiving a high-level delegation from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Headquarters and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) on behalf of the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, and the Government of Ghana.
The meeting focused on expanding collaboration between Ghana and JICA in key areas, including digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, data governance and protection, trusted digital identity systems, digital payment ecosystems, electronic customs processes and regional digital integration within the ECOWAS sub-region.
According to the Deputy Minister, the discussions reflected the government’s commitment, under the leadership of President John Dramani Mahama, to leveraging digital technology as a driver of national development and economic growth.
He noted that digital technology has become the backbone of modern governance, supporting critical sectors such as trade, education, healthcare, agriculture, finance and public service delivery.
Mr Sukparu said the government remains committed to strengthening key institutions, including the National Information Technology Agency (NITA), the Cyber Security Authority (CSA), the Data Protection Commission (DPC) and Ghana Digital Centres Limited, to accelerate Ghana’s digital transformation agenda.
He identified capacity building, cybersecurity, ICT infrastructure development and data protection as priority areas where JICA’s continued support would be instrumental in advancing the country’s digital ambitions.
The Deputy Minister expressed appreciation to the JICA and BCG delegation for what he described as a productive engagement and for their continued confidence in Ghana’s digital development agenda.
He expressed optimism that the discussions would lead to practical partnerships and tangible outcomes that would enhance digital innovation, create opportunities for citizens and strengthen Ghana’s position as one of Africa’s leading digital economies.
