Our Correspondent
The Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E. Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, on Thursday paid a working visit to the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations (MOCDTI) as part of her tour of Ministries to strengthen collaboration between the Presidency and Sector Ministries.
During the visit, the Vice President emphasized the need for people-centered and collaborative governance, noting that effective delivery of the government’s agenda requires strong coordination across all levels of public service. She congratulated the Minister and his team for their work over the past year and encouraged them to remain focused on delivering results that advance national development.
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang reaffirmed the Presidency’s commitment to supporting the Ministry, particularly in areas of legislative reforms, digital transformation, and the promotion of responsible communication in an era of anonymity, misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech. She stressed that any actions that threaten national peace must be discouraged, underscoring the importance of accountability in digital communications.
The Vice President also expressed strong interest in the government’s flagship One Million Coders Programme, describing it as a critical intervention for Ghana’s future. She highlighted the need to avoid duplication of ICT systems across government and to maximize the role of central institutions such as NITA, commending efforts aimed at breaking down silos within the public service.
The Sector Minister, Hon. Samuel Nartey George (MP), outlined key achievements under the Ministry’s realigned mandate, including the review of outdated ICT laws, progress on the One Million Coders Programme, and measures to curb waste in public ICT spending. He cited improvements in passport delivery, progress in cybersecurity enforcement, advances in early warning systems for climate and agriculture, expansion of rural connectivity by GIFEC, and the Ministry’s transition to a fully paperless internal administration.
The visit marked a significant step towards strengthening collaboration between the Presidency and the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, with a focus on delivering results that advance national development and promote responsible communication in Ghana.
