The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations of Ghana, Hon. Samuel Nartey George (MP), delivered the opening speech at the 2025 Africa Internet Summit.
The event coincides with the 30th anniversary of Ghana’s Internet connectivity.
In his speech, Minister George outlined the progress Ghana has made over the past three decades. He highlighted key milestones such as the establishment of the Ghana Internet Exchange in 2005, the deployment of submarine cable infrastructure, and the strengthening of mobile broadband networks across the country.
The Minister emphasized that the real success lies in human capital, stating:
“The real success is not the cables, towers, or servers. It is the young coders, network engineers, and entrepreneurs who are the heartbeat of Ghana’s digital revolution.”
He also noted that inequalities in access, high connectivity costs, insufficient digital literacy, and cyber threats still pose significant challenges in the country.
Addressing these issues is critical to achieving inclusive growth and safeguarding digital sovereignty, he stressed.
Looking ahead, Minister George outlined five key steps for the future:
- Connect Africa internally to reduce dependence on external networks;
- Transition from technology consumers to technology creators;
- Retain digital value within Africa through open-source and AI frameworks;
- Power the Internet with reliable, renewable energy;
- Stay open to innovation while ensuring fair competition and consumer protection.
The Minister stated that achieving these goals will be facilitated through the 24-Hour Economy policy.