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CEO advocates strict policies on the use of internet, social media by children
Mr Nathaniel Quaye educating some of the pupils on the positive use of internet and social media
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Anansesem Media, an online platform, Nathaniel Quaye has advocated strict policies that will safeguard the right of a child on the internet and social media.
According to him, countries like North Korea and China have strict restrictions with regard to the use of social media and the internet which have protected children from being exposed to some indecent content on social media, therefore, when such strictness is applied in Ghana, it will make children use social media in a positive way.
Speaking in an interview with The Spectator in Accra recently, Mr Quaye stated that issues related to Child Online Protection (COP) should be given serious consideration by major stakeholders.
He noted that some students were abusing the internet and social media to promote illicit contents which some had gone viral.
“Recently we saw viral videos of students and pupils insulting the president, also some explicit acts which they should not have used the social media to do,” Mr Quaye said.
To promote awareness of child safety in the online world and to develop practical tools to assist governments, industry and educators, his office has embarked on a school campaign project to teach students on means of using internet to improve their education and bridge the gap of internet illiteracy.
Dubbed: “The benefits of social media/ internet and the impact on the Ghanaian students,” Mr Quaye said, he had visited three schools namely, Evergreenfield Montessori, Deok Foundation and Thy Mercy International School in Accra to create awareness of violence, abuse and exploitation within the online space while promoting the benefits of the use of the internet for pupils.
He said with time the project would be extended to various schools in the country, if his outfit got all the necessary support and resources from other benevolent organisations and individuals whose children’s safety on the social media mattered to them.
“The project will ensure that all Ghanaian children learn safety online and explore all the opportunities presented to them by the online environment to develop their full potentials while learning new ways in generating income from the social media platforms,” Mr Quaye added.
By Joyceline Natally Cudjoe
Ghana has made progress in the way it manages public resources and delivers services to citizens, with improvements in financial management and access to education and healthcare helping to raise its governance score.
The country ranked 92nd out of 133 countries worldwide and ninth in Africa in the 2026 Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI), according to a report released last Thursday.
The improvement offers a positive sign for Ghana, although the country still faces challenges in areas such as leadership, long-term planning and creating an attractive environment for businesses.
The index showed that Ghana’s performance in Financial Stewardship, which measures how governments manage public finances and maintain fiscal sustainability, almost doubled this year after declining between 2021 and 2024.
Its score in Helping People Rise, which looks at how government policies and services improve people’s lives, also increased for the second consecutive year, reflecting progress in areas including education and healthcare.
However, the country recorded declines in Leadership and Foresight and Attractive Marketplace, indicating areas where further attention may be needed.
Ghana’s performance comes at a time when several African countries are also making progress in governance. The report found that 71 per cent of African countries assessed in both 2025 and 2026 improved their overall scores.
Dinesh Naidu, Director of Knowledge at Chandler Governance Group, said the continent’s strongest gains were in financial management, followed by efforts to improve citizens’ lives.
He said the progress suggested that improvements in government capabilities were beginning to translate into tangible benefits, including better access to education and healthcare.
However, Africa continues to face significant challenges. Although average scores improved in six of the index’s seven pillars over the past year, the region’s overall average remains below its 2021 level.
The report also found that 23 of the 35 African countries assessed ranked outside the global top 100, while none made it into the top 50.
Globally, 61 per cent of the 120 countries assessed in both 2025 and 2026 recorded higher scores, representing the highest annual share of countries improving since the index began in 2021.
The Chandler Good Government Index assesses government capabilities and effectiveness across 133 countries, representing 94 per cent of the world’s population.
It uses 35 indicators grouped under seven pillars to help governments identify their strengths, recognise gaps and learn from the experiences of other countries.
Mr Naidu said rankings should not be treated as an end in themselves but as a guide to identifying areas that need improvement.
He said sustained progress depended on strong institutions, responsible use of public resources and the ability of governments to turn policies into meaningful outcomes for citizens.
For Ghana, the latest results point to progress in some important areas, while highlighting the need to strengthen other aspects of governance to ensure that improvements are felt in the daily lives of ordinary people.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
President John Mahama has arrived in Moscow, Russia, from Ethiopia to participate in the 3rd Russia-Africa Summit.
The summit is being hosted by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
During the visit, President Mahama will join fellow African leaders at the Economic and Humanitarian Forum and summit plenary sessions.
He is also scheduled to hold high-level bilateral talks with President Putin and attend a Kente exhibition organised by the Russia-Ghana Parliamentary Forum.
As part of the visit, the President will receive honorary doctorate degrees from the Russian University of Transport and the Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia.
He will also engage Russian businesses and state institutions to advance bilateral cooperation between Ghana and Russia.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
