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Communication Ministry Holds Introductory AI Training for Focal Persons Ahead of Cabinet AI Bootcamp Workshop
The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations has successfully held a hybrid introductory AI training session for nominated focal persons from Sector Ministries and Key Institutions serving as a preparatory step for the forthcoming Artificial Intelligence (AI) Capacity-Building Bootcamp Workshop for Cabinet Ministers.
This engagement is specifically tailored to equip these individuals with the necessary knowledge and competencies to support their respective Ministers and spearhead AI-related initiatives across government institutions.
This was contained in a speech read by the Director Human Resource (HR), Mr Joseph Tetteh on behalf of the Minister, Samuel Nartey George, during a short opening ceremony held at the Ministry’s conference room in Accra.
According to him, the training session is a direct follow-up to the Ministerial Executive Leadership Programme (ELP) held in Ada, where a significant consensus was reached on the urgent need to leverage AI as a catalyst for the efficient and effective implementation of the Government’s Reset Agenda.
The Minister was subsequently tasked to lead the national effort, highlighting the Ministry’s renewed mandate to spearhead Ghana’s digital transformation agenda and build institutional capacity to harness the full potential of emerging technologies, especially Artificial Intelligence.
He said the initiative underscores the recognition that while exposing all Sector Ministers to foundational AI principles is vital, the long-term sustainability of this drive hinges on the capacity of focal persons across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).
“These individuals will be equipped with core knowledge of AI in governance and positioned as internal champions to drive its successful integration within their institutions, moving innovation and data-driven decision-making beyond rhetoric”, he added.
The foundational training, he explained is expected to culminate in the development of sector-specific AI strategies, which will be endorsed by His Excellency the President and integrated into Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) measuring Ministries’ contributions to the Reset Agenda through AI-driven solutions.
“The Ministry is fully committed to fostering an enabling environment for improved public service delivery through AI tools and solutions, aiming to enhance efficiency, transparency, and evidence-based policy-making”, he indicated.
The Minister extended sincere appreciation to its partners at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for their continued support, recognising the dedication and commitment of all focal persons who are set to be the ‘bridge’ translating this national AI capacity-building drive into measurable improvements in how the government serves the people.
The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old driver, Bismark Kpormeno, for possession of a large quantity of compressed plant materials suspected to be Indian hemp.
The arrest was made on Sunday, 31 May 2026 by officers of the Tema Highway Patrol Unit during an operation along the Tema-Ada road.
According to police, the suspect was driving a Hyundai Mighty I container truck and failed to stop when signaled. He attempted to evade arrest but was pursued and apprehended at Bondase.
A search of the vehicle revealed twelve 12 sacks and eighty 80 parcels of compressed plant materials concealed in a container and wrapped in sellotape.
Preliminary investigations show the narcotics were allegedly loaded at Kpeve in the Volta Region and were being transported to Ada.
The suspect is currently in police custody assisting with investigations. The truck and exhibits have been impounded for evidential purposes.
The Tema Regional Police Command says it remains committed to combating drug trafficking and other criminal activities.
They also urged the public to support law enforcement by providing timely and credible information on suspicious activities.
Firefighters from the Peki Fire Station of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) responded swiftly to a fatal head-on collision involving a Mercedes-Benz container truck (WR 1553-C) travelling from Nkwanta to Accra and a Mercedes-Benz passenger bus (GR 3215-E) travelling from Battor to Kabiti in the Oti Region.
The crash occurred at Peki-Tsame near Peki Senior High School in the early hours of Tuesday, 2nd June 2026.
A total of forty (40) persons were involved, comprising twenty-one (21) males, fifteen (15) females, and four (4) children.
Through a coordinated rescue operation, firefighters extricated 25 injured casualties, including 23 adults and two children.
Sadly, 15 persons lost their lives, made up of nine males and 6 females.
The injured were conveyed to the Peki Government Hospital for treatment, while the deceased were handed over to the Police, who conveyed them to the hospital mortuary for preservation and further investigation. The cause of the accident remains under investigation.
The Ghana National Fire Service has extended its deepest condolences to the bereaved families and urges all motorists to observe road traffic regulations, avoid dangerous driving practices, and exercise maximum caution on the roads to help prevent accidents and save lives.
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