Digital Minister of Ghana Advocates for Shift from Continent's Dependency to Determination with Self-Reliance as Central Pillar
Ghana Aims to Lead West Africa in AI and Technology, as Outlined by Minister Hon. Samuel Nartey George
Hon. Samuel Nartey George, the Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations in Ghana, has emphasized the need for Africa to actively shape its own technological future. Speaking at the 10th anniversary of Mobex Africa in Accra, he called for a continental reset and a shift from consumption to creation in Africa's technological development.
In his keynote speech in July 2025, Hon. Samuel Nartey George outlined several key initiatives to position Ghana as the AI capital of West Africa. One of these initiatives is the development of a US$1 billion Ghana-UAE Innovation and Technology Hub in Prampram. This hub, designed to host global tech giants like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Huawei alongside local companies, aims to establish Ghana as a significant technology and AI hub in the region.
Another initiative is the One Million Coders Programme, which aims to train one million Ghanaians—including youth and women—in coding, AI, and emerging technologies over the next four years. This programme, the Minister believes, will foster skills for economic liberation and global competitiveness.
To ensure that government officials are equipped to incorporate AI solutions into their operations, Hon. Samuel Nartey George is launching a National AI Bootcamp for Cabinet Ministers and government officials. This bootcamp will build AI literacy across government, enabling ministries to develop tailor-made AI use cases and implementation roadmaps integrated into their performance metrics.
In addition, a National Data Exchange Hub is being established to ensure safe and transparent data sharing to support AI development across sectors. This hub will support Ghana's goal of becoming the AI capital of West Africa.
Hon. Samuel Nartey George also proposed a comprehensive review of outdated ICT laws to future-proof Ghana’s digital and AI ecosystem and ensure responsible, inclusive, and values-driven technology development. He emphasized that data must be governed by trust, policy, and foresight.
The Minister also called on various stakeholders to move from rhetoric to action in building African infrastructure and investing in innovation. He highlighted the importance of fostering innovations that reflect the realities of Africa's people and proposed that Africa should build infrastructure to support its technological growth.
In a bid to advocate for a continental reset, Hon. Samuel Nartey George emphasized ecosystem enablement, infrastructural platforms, policy development, and digital inclusion as strategic imperatives rather than charitable efforts. This reset aims to shift Africa from digital dependence to digital determination.
[1] Source: GhanaWeb, 2025 [2] Source: ITWeb Africa, 2025 [3] Source: African Business, 2025
Technology plays a crucial role in Ghana's vision to lead West Africa in AI, as per the initiatives outlined by Minister Hon. Samuel Nartey George. The US$1 billion Ghana-UAE Innovation and Technology Hub in Prampram, hosting global tech giants, aims to establish Ghana as a significant technology and AI hub in the region.
