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 “The Future Is Digital, and Ghana Is Ready to Lead” – Hon. Sukparu


The Deputy Minister, Hon. Mohammed Adam Sukparu (MP) has reiterated Ghana’s commitment to position itself as Africa’s Digital Trade Hub as the 2025 National ICT Week Celebration opened at the Accra International Conference Centre. 


Speaking on behalf of the Sector Minister, Hon. Samuel Nartey George (MP), he highlighted the event’s theme: “Ghana as Africa’s Digital Trade Hub – Innovation, Policy and Partnerships for the Future.”


Organized by the National Information Technology Agency (NITA), the celebration brought together innovators, policymakers, and industry partners to showcase Ghana’s strategic location, dynamic youth population, and fast-growing tech ecosystem as drivers of its digital leadership.


Hon. Sukparu outlined key government initiatives shaping a knowledge-driven economy, including the One Million Coders Programme, Ghana Tech Lab (Ghana Digital Centres Limited), and investments in STEM education. 


He further announced upcoming policy measures to promote digital inclusion, strengthen cybersecurity, expand e-commerce, and safeguard data, indicating that among the priorities for the next parliamentary session are the presentation of the Innovations and Start-up Bill, which will offer legal and financial incentives for innovation-led enterprises, and amendments to NITA’s legislation to empower the agency as an independent digital regulator.

                                                                                                                                                                  Underscoring the importance of “digital trust” as the currency of digital trade, the Deputy Minister revealed that NITA has been tasked to collaborate with the National Communications Authority, Cyber Security Authority, and Data Protection Commission to establish a national digital trust framework. 


He also mentioned the role of partnerships in advancing Ghana’s vision, citing a recent Memorandum of Understanding with the United Arab Emirates to establish the Ghana-UAE Innovation Hub as a significant step in strengthening global collaboration.


“Looking ahead, the Ministry’s priorities include modernising the regulatory framework, expanding digital infrastructure, promoting universal access, attracting investment in emerging technologies, strengthening skills development, ensuring inclusivity, and deepening regional integration through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)”, he said


The Deputy Minister called on industry leaders and international partners to collectively invest and innovate to build a trusted digital ecosystem for Africa, reaffirming Ghana’s readiness to lead the continent’s transformation.


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