Deputy Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Mohammed Adam Sukparu, has called for stronger collaboration among government, industry, academia and other stakeholders to accelerate Ghana’s digital transformation.
He said the country’s digital agenda must go beyond technology adoption to deliver better public services, create jobs, boost productivity and expand economic opportunities for Ghanaians.
Mr Sukparu was speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2026 National ICT Week Celebration at the Cedi Conference Centre of the University of Ghana in Accra.
The celebration, held under the theme “Innovation at Scale: Creating Opportunities Across Ghana’s Digital Ecosystem,” brought together stakeholders from government, industry, academia, the diplomatic and development community, as well as Ghana’s technology and innovation ecosystem.
Representing the Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, at the event, Mr Sukparu outlined a number of government initiatives aimed at positioning Ghana to benefit from emerging technologies.
He highlighted the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, which provides a framework for the responsible and inclusive adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), saying it was intended to position Ghana as a leading AI hub in Africa.
He also cited the One Million Coders Programme, which is equipping Ghanaians with practical coding and digital skills to enhance employment, entrepreneurship and participation in the digital economy.
Connectivity and digital government
Mr Sukparu said government was also expanding next-generation connectivity, with an ambitious target of achieving 70 per cent population coverage of 5G by the end of 2028.
He noted that improved connectivity would be critical to expanding access to digital services and creating opportunities for businesses, innovators and young people across the country.
On digital government, he said work was ongoing to revamp Ghana.gov into a more integrated and citizen-centred platform through which citizens could access government services more conveniently.
He further highlighted efforts to strengthen the National Information Technology Agency (NITA) to improve interoperability, shared digital infrastructure, technical standards, secure data exchange and digital coordination across government.
According to him, the success of Ghana’s digital transformation would depend not only on technology but also on trust, cybersecurity, data protection, strong institutions and skilled human capital.
“Technology must ultimately translate into better public services, new economic opportunities, job creation, increased productivity and improved quality of life for Ghanaians,” he said.
Call for collaboration
The Deputy Minister urged stakeholders to use the National ICT Week celebration to deepen collaboration, forge partnerships and share knowledge on practical solutions to Ghana’s digital development challenges.
He said innovation at scale required coordinated action across the digital ecosystem rather than isolated efforts by individual institutions or sectors.
Mr Sukparu expressed confidence that with the right investments, partnerships and policies, Ghana could strengthen its position in Africa’s rapidly evolving digital economy.
“The future is digital, and Ghana must be ready to lead,” he said.
The National ICT Week celebration is expected to provide a platform for stakeholders to discuss emerging technologies, digital innovation and opportunities for expanding Ghana’s digital economy.
