Mr. Samuel Nartey George, the Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, has embarked on a working tour of the Volta Region to assess the progress of the ongoing Girls-in-ICT training programme, a flagship initiative aimed at empowering young girls with digital skills.
The Minister’s visit focused on two major training centres currently active in the region — the Amissah-Arthur Learning Centre in Ohawu (Ketu North Municipality) and In My Father’s House RC Basic School in Abor (Keta Municipality) — where hundreds of enthusiastic girls are undergoing practical ICT training.
At the Ohawu Centre, over 60 girls from Ketu North are actively participating in the programme, which is equipping them with coding skills, basic software development knowledge, and digital literacy tools to thrive in today’s technology-driven world.
In his remarks, Mr. George reiterated the Ministry’s unwavering commitment to bridging the digital divide and ensuring that girls across Ghana have equal access to technology education.
“This initiative is part of our broader strategy to empower the next generation, especially young girls, to take charge of their futures through ICT. President John Dramani Mahama, whom I describe as the ‘ICT Champion’, is committed to seeing every Ghanaian child gain access to digital opportunities, no matter where they live,” he said.
The Minister was accompanied on the tour by Mr. Eric Edem Agbana, Member of Parliament for Ketu North; and Mr. James Gunu, the Volta Regional Minister.
Mr. Agbana used the occasion to advocate for further support to enhance ICT infrastructure and expand digital education in rural areas.
Mr. Agbana was visibly impressed with the creativity and energy displayed by the girls, who showcased their newly acquired skills through live coding demonstrations and software projects.
“These young girls are building things with code, expressing themselves through technology. Their performance proves that when given the right tools and training, our youth are capable of extraordinary achievements,” the MP stated.
The Volta Regional Minister, for his part, expressed his admiration for the programme and the girls’ enthusiasm.
“Many of these girls have long wished for such an opportunity. Thanks to this initiative, their dream is becoming a reality,” he said.
He added: “A lot of girls are ready and willing to learn ICT but previously lacked the means. We are truly grateful to Mr. Sam George and his Ministry for making this possible.”
He highlighted that with a national target of training 3,000 girls in 2025, and ambitions to double that number in 2026, the programme is poised to become a transformational force for Ghana’s digital future.
The Regional Minister encouraged the participating girls to embrace the opportunity fully.
“This is just the beginning. Take this training seriously. Your future in the digital space is promising, and you could be the next leaders of innovation in Ghana,” he added.
He extended appreciation to the Communications Minister, his team, and all facilitators behind the scenes, stating, “The Volta Region is ready to lead Ghana in digital inclusion and ICT empowerment!”
Source: GNA
