Ghana set to attract $1bn tech investment to create jobs – Sam George reveals

The Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has made an important announcement. The government is close to finalizing a major investment agreement. This deal aims to transform Ghana’s digital landscape.

The agreement involves a foreign partner investing nearly $1 billion in IT infrastructure. Mr. George shared this information during an appearance on Channel One TV on April 14.

He stated that the official signing of the agreement will happen in the coming weeks. This initiative is crucial for enhancing digital systems in Ghana. It is also expected to create many jobs across various sectors.

Mr. George emphasized the government's goal of developing a digitally skilled workforce. There will be a special focus on artificial intelligence. This focus is essential for making Ghana a leader in technology innovation in Africa.

To support this goal, he mentioned initiatives like the One Million Coders Programme. This program aims to equip young Ghanaians with skills for a tech-driven economy. These efforts are part of a long-term strategy to make Ghana a hub for digital talent and innovation in Africa.