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Bawumia’s Digital Innovation Drive Key to Economic Growth and Job Creation – Pres Akufo-Addo
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is certain that Ghana’s comprehensive grasp of digital innovation within her public sector space will create jobs and remain a key driver of economic growth.
He believes that with the ability of digital transformation being key to unlocking new levels of efficiency, transparency, and accountability within our public institutions, leveraging digital technologies, such as artificial intelligence, data analytics and blockchain, can streamline bureaucratic processes, improve decision making and enhance the overall effectiveness of government operations.
President Akufo-Addo was speaking at the 11th Annual Conference of Chairpersons of Governing Boards/Councils, Chief Directors, and Chief Executives of the Ghana Public Services held on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at the Rock City Hotel, Kwahu Nkwatia.
With Ghana committing to investing in digital infrastructure and connectivity, to bridge the digital divide and make sure that every Ghanaian has access to affordable and reliable internet services, by expanding broadband coverage, promoting digital literacy programmes, and supporting the development of local content and applications, Ghana can empower her citizens to participate fully in the digital economy and reap the benefits of the fourth industrial revolution.
It is for this reason, President Akufo-Addo noted, that “I’m particularly happy that during my tenure of office, my government has embarked on an unprecedented agenda, of digitalising the business processes of the public services of Ghana, processes which are being championed by the Vice President, Dr Mahamadu Bawumia, the NPP’s excellent candidate for the forth coming 2024 presidential election, and by the grace of God, the next president of Ghana.”
Aside Vice President Bawumia’s exemplary efforts, President Akufo-Addo also applauded the Senior Presidential Advisor, Yaw Osafo Maafo, “for working with the Public Services Commission (PSC) and other state agencies, to digitalise the process leading to the acquisition and renewal of services like passports, driving licenses, birth and death registrations, national identification cards such as Ghana cards, national health insurance cards, and all other tax-related documents of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) in record time and in the comfort of your homes, offices and even remote locations.”
He described the flexibility, convenience and cost management benefits digitalisation brings to citizens as critical and enormous hence charged public service organisations to “improve our services through digital transformation, so we can deliver unmatched customer experience, to service users.”
“It is the vision of my government to reposition Ghana’s public sector, to embrace this digital transformation for higher efficiency, because this is one clear route through which our economy can become stronger and more robust,” he added.
He charged them to take this opportunity to appeal to all Chairpersons of Governing Boards and Councils, Chief Directors and Chief Executives of Ghana’s Public Services, to welcome and initiate actions to mainstream digitalisation of business processes in the public services.
“Two to three years ago, the coalition of external forces, in the form of the COVID 19 pandemic, and the effects of Russia’s aggression in Ukraine, meant that our economy found itself in considerable difficulties. We had to go to the International Monetary Fund, to repair in the short-term our public financing, and restore our balance of payments, while we continue to work on the medium to long- term structural changes that are at the heart of our goal of constructing a resilient developed Ghanaian economy,” he pointed out.
Since then, “our nation’s economy has turned the corner, and in the words of the IMF mission chief for Ghana, “the worst is over for Ghana. By maintaining macroeconomic stability, ensuring debt sustainability, and building the groundwork for faster, and more inclusive growth, we are working to rebuild domestic and international investor confidence, once again, in the economy,” he continued.
Bawumia’s Digital Innovation Drive Key to Economic Growth and Job Creation – Pres Akufo-Addo
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is certain that Ghana’s comprehensive grasp of digital innovation within her public sector space will create jobs and remain a key driver of economic growth.
He believes that with the ability of digital transformation being key to unlocking new levels of efficiency, transparency, and accountability within our public institutions, leveraging digital technologies, such as artificial intelligence, data analytics and blockchain, can streamline bureaucratic processes, improve decision making and enhance the overall effectiveness of government operations.
President Akufo-Addo was speaking at the 11th Annual Conference of Chairpersons of Governing Boards/Councils, Chief Directors, and Chief Executives of the Ghana Public Services held on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at the Rock City Hotel, Kwahu Nkwatia.
With Ghana committing to investing in digital infrastructure and connectivity, to bridge the digital divide and make sure that every Ghanaian has access to affordable and reliable internet services, by expanding broadband coverage, promoting digital literacy programmes, and supporting the development of local content and applications, Ghana can empower her citizens to participate fully in the digital economy and reap the benefits of the fourth industrial revolution.
It is for this reason, President Akufo-Addo noted, that “I’m particularly happy that during my tenure of office, my government has embarked on an unprecedented agenda, of digitalising the business processes of the public services of Ghana, processes which are being championed by the Vice President, Dr Mahamadu Bawumia, the NPP’s excellent candidate for the forth coming 2024 presidential election, and by the grace of God, the next president of Ghana.”
Aside Vice President Bawumia’s exemplary efforts, President Akufo-Addo also applauded the Senior Presidential Advisor, Yaw Osafo Maafo, “for working with the Public Services Commission (PSC) and other state agencies, to digitalise the process leading to the acquisition and renewal of services like passports, driving licenses, birth and death registrations, national identification cards such as Ghana cards, national health insurance cards, and all other tax-related documents of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) in record time and in the comfort of your homes, offices and even remote locations.”
He described the flexibility, convenience and cost management benefits digitalisation brings to citizens as critical and enormous hence charged public service organisations to “improve our services through digital transformation, so we can deliver unmatched customer experience, to service users.”
“It is the vision of my government to reposition Ghana’s public sector, to embrace this digital transformation for higher efficiency, because this is one clear route through which our economy can become stronger and more robust,” he added.
He charged them to take this opportunity to appeal to all Chairpersons of Governing Boards and Councils, Chief Directors and Chief Executives of Ghana’s Public Services, to welcome and initiate actions to mainstream digitalisation of business processes in the public services.
“Two to three years ago, the coalition of external forces, in the form of the COVID 19 pandemic, and the effects of Russia’s aggression in Ukraine, meant that our economy found itself in considerable difficulties. We had to go to the International Monetary Fund, to repair in the short-term our public financing, and restore our balance of payments, while we continue to work on the medium to long- term structural changes that are at the heart of our goal of constructing a resilient developed Ghanaian economy,” he pointed out.
Since then, “our nation’s economy has turned the corner, and in the words of the IMF mission chief for Ghana, “the worst is over for Ghana. By maintaining macroeconomic stability, ensuring debt sustainability, and building the groundwork for faster, and more inclusive growth, we are working to rebuild domestic and international investor confidence, once again, in the economy,” he continued.
The Vice President, Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has called for stronger action to promote gender equity and create more opportunities for women in the workplace.
She made the call in a Facebook post after joining staff at the Presidency of Ghana to mark International Women’s Day.
The celebration was held under the theme “From Commitment to Action: Promoting Equity for Every Woman in the Workplace” and focused on recognising the achievements of women while reflecting on the work needed to ensure equal opportunities.
Professor Opoku-Agyemang extended warm wishes to women across Ghana and noted that women have always played key roles in the country’s communities and economic activities.
According to her, women in the past served as healers, traders and queen mothers who contributed to leadership and governance in traditional societies.
She explained that Ghana’s cultural history shows that women have long provided knowledge, leadership and innovation to help develop communities.
The Vice President however noted that current disparities require society to examine systems and structures that may have limited opportunities for women.
She stressed that advancing gender equity will require deliberate actions and the mentoring of young women to prepare them for leadership roles.
Professor Opoku-Agyemang recognised women whose work takes place in markets, streets and small trading spaces across the country.
According to her, these women form the backbone of local economies and continue to demonstrate resilience despite the difficult conditions they face.
She commended women working at the Presidency for their dedication and leadership and reaffirmed the need to promote respect, fairness and opportunity for every woman.
The Vice President further called on both men and women to work together to break barriers and ensure that women can fully contribute to Ghana’s development.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Diaspora Affairs Office at the Office of the President has hosted a delegation of African diaspora women who are in Ghana ahead of a planned Presidential Conferment of Citizenship ceremony.
The Director of Diaspora Affairs, Kofi Okyere Darko, explained in a Facebook post that the visit was a gesture of appreciation by the delegation to the Government of Ghana for its continued efforts to reconnect Africans in the diaspora with their ancestral homeland.
He indicated that the ceremony, scheduled for next Monday, will officially grant Ghanaian citizenship to members of the delegation as part of the country’s broader engagement with the African diaspora.
The delegation was led by Erica Bennett, Founder of the Diaspora Africa Forum.
According to Mr Okyere Darko, her years of advocacy have played an important role in strengthening ties between Africa and people of African descent living abroad.
He noted that the group’s journey towards citizenship represents not only a legal process but also a cultural and spiritual return to their roots.
Also present at the meeting was Natalie Jackson, an attorney who is also expected to receive Ghanaian citizenship during the ceremony. She works closely with renowned civil rights lawyer Ben Crump.
Mr Okyere Darko emphasised that Ghana remains committed to strengthening relationships with the African diaspora and promoting unity, identity, and shared heritage among people of African descent worldwide.
By: Jacob Aggrey
