Representatives of the Chamber of Technology paid a visit to President-elect John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday and congratulated him on his momentous win of the 2024 presidential election.
The chamber also expressed the industry’s readiness to work with John Mahama’s incoming administration to ensure that technology is leveraged effectively to ensure the achievement of Ghana’s economic and social impact objectives, with Ghanaian technology firms being supported and empowered to lead the charge.
Speaking on behalf of the Chamber, Kofi Owusu-Nhyira lauded John Mahama’s historical support for the technology sector, highlighting key initiatives such as the establishment of the National Communication Authority (NCA) Headquarters, Ghana’s rural Fiber network from Accra to Bawku, the biggest data centre in West Africa, the Accra Digital Centre, e-transform ICT projects including the e-Justice and e-Health projects, and e-payment gateway.
“These initiatives, in addition to laying a solid foundation for the digital transformation of the nation, underscore the President-elect’s deep appreciation for the sector’s transformative potential and his longstanding commitment to harnessing it for national development,” he stated.
Mr. Owusu-Nhyira then highlighted industry’s excitement and appreciation for the technology-focused initiatives laid out in John Mahama’s manifesto, including the proposed $50 million fintech fund, intended to support innovation and the scaling up of fintech businesses. He further recommended the establishment of a private equity fund, accessible on a merit-based system, to assist businesses within the technology sector, among other initiatives.
He then reiterated the Chamber’s willingness to collaborate with the government in strengthening the processes and regulations that govern the technology and innovation landscape in Ghana to ensure an inclusive development that inures to the benefit of all Ghanaians and bridges the technological gender gap.
Ningo-Prampram MP and digital/ICT policy lead for the Mahama manifesto team, Sam George affirmed the President-elect’s consistent prioritization of inclusive technology initiatives, citing the affirmative action bill and programs like ICT skills training for girls as an example of John Mahama’s dedication to creating equitable opportunities. He also stressed the pivotal role technology will play in achieving a 24-hour economy, a vision critical to Ghana’s economic recovery and sustained growth.
In his response, the President-elect, John Dramani Mahama, expressed his gratitude for the congratulations and the constructive proposals presented by the Chamber. He acknowledged the importance of continuing to build on the work already done in the technology sector.
He reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to fostering innovation and collaborating closely with industry stakeholders to drive progress in the financial and agricultural sectors, and across the board.
John Mahama emphasized his administration’s commitment to building robust infrastructure—both hard and soft—to support technological innovation across all sectors and ensure Ghana’s digital economy remains globally competitive.
In this regard, he affirmed his dedication to working closely with industry stakeholders to establish regulatory frameworks that balance promoting innovation and growth with ensuring the protection and economic well-being of Ghanaians.
The President-elect assured the delegation of regular engagements to ensure technology remains a key enabler of Ghana’s development goals.
The meeting concluded on a note of shared enthusiasm for a future where Ghana’s technology sector continues to thrive as a growth lever for economic and social transformation.
