Key Takeaways
- Ghana’s Communication Minister pledges 10,000 drone training opportunities to empower youth.
- The Ministry supports agricultural innovation with strategic legislation and investments.
- Huawei to train 100,000 Ghanaians through the “One Million Coders” initiative at no cost.
Minister’s Tour Highlights Innovations in Ghana’s Tech Ecosystem
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Hon Samuel Nartey George, recently visited various tech hubs in Ghana, emphasizing the growth and quality of the nation’s digital ecosystem. This visit, part of a familiarization tour held on April 30, 2025, aligns with the Ministry’s renewed mandate under President Mahama to advance Ghana’s digital transformation.
The tour began at Zipline’s Medical Drone Centre in Suhum, where the Minister praised the company for its successful delivery of medical supplies. Recognizing the potential for broader applications, the Ministry aims to collaborate with Zipline on training programs in drone operations, warehousing, and inventory management. Hon Nartey George announced plans to train 10,000 young people through these initiatives, promoting national capacity-building in drone technology.
Next, the Minister visited GrowForMe, an agricultural crowdfunding platform, underscoring the Ministry’s commitment to leading digital policies in Agri-tech. He revealed intentions to develop specific legislation and a roadmap for agricultural technology, working closely with the Ministries of Agriculture and Trade to enhance digital farming initiatives. The Minister demonstrated his support by investing GH¢15,000 into a soybean farm project, aimed specifically at empowering women farmers and facilitating access to essential resources for the planting season.
The tour also included a stop at Shaq Express, where the Minister encouraged the tech service provider to seek grant funding through the ‘Adwumawura Programme’ and support from the Ghana Enterprise Agency.
Concluding the tour at Huawei Ghana, Hon Nartey George commended the company’s commitment to the “One Million Coders” initiative. This program aims to provide digital skills training to 100,000 Ghanaians, fully funded by Huawei. Training will be delivered through a blend of online courses, university collaborations, and in-person sessions at Huawei’s headquarters in China. The Minister expressed gratitude for this transformative partnership, with plans set to commence training 25,000 students this year.
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