Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has served notice that Ghana is no longer interested in "superficial" digital reforms.

According to him, the country is currently undergoing a deliberate and aggressive "digital reset" under the administration of President John Dramani Mahama.

Speaking at the 2026 FEMITECH Conference organized by the Ghana–India Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence in ICT (GI-KACE) on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, the Minister emphasised that the government’s focus has shifted toward deep structural change.

“We are moving from digital consumption to digital production, from participation to leadership, and from dependency to sovereignty,” he stated.

He added that the goal is to ensure digital transformation translates into "real economic power."

Homegrown solutions to drive digital economy - Sam George

Addressing the theme "Give to Gain," Sam George argued that empowering women is the fastest route to national economic stability.

He noted that the government is moving away from symbolic inclusion to active competitiveness.

“When women are given access to capital, they build resilient enterprises. When women are given digital tools, they unlock productivity across families and communities. When women are given platforms to innovate, entire economies gain stability and growth,” he stated.

Sam George further urged that with the global economy evolving through AI and automation, Ghana must strengthen its digital public infrastructure to protect national interests.

He revealed that the Mahama administration is actively integrating AI into enterprise processes and improving export readiness under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

“Under the administration of President Mahama, we are building digital public infrastructure that supports innovation... so Ghanaian talent can both use and build intelligent systems,” he

He called for a collaboration between agriculture, technology, trade, and finance to drive the country forward. Challenging young women in the sector to see themselves as nation-builders.

“To every young woman in tech here today... you are shaping Ghana’s digital industrial architecture. Your code, your platforms, your solutions and your enterprises are national assets,” he said.

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