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Communications Minister inspects progress of Girls-in-ICT training in V/R
Mr Samuel Nartey George, the Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, has embarked on a working tour of the Volta Region to assess the progress of the ongoing Girls-in-ICT training programme, an initiative aimed at empowering young girls with digital skills.
The Minister’s visit focused on two major training centres currently active in the region — the Amissah-Arthur Learning Centre in Ohawu (Ketu North Municipality) and In My Father’s House RC Basic School in Abor (Keta Municipality) — where hundreds of enthusiastic girls are undergoing practical ICT training.
At the Ohawu Centre, over 60 girls from Ketu North are actively participating in the programme, which is equipping them with coding skills, basic software development knowledge, and digital literacy tools to thrive in today’s technology-driven world.
In his remarks, Mr George reiterated the Ministry’s unwavering commitment to bridging the digital divide and ensuring that girls across Ghana have equal access to technology education.
“This initiative is part of our broader strategy to empower the next generation, especially young girls, to take charge of their futures through ICT. President John Dramani Mahama is committed to seeing every Ghanaian child gain access to digital opportunities, no matter where they live,” he said.
The Minister was accompanied on the tour by Mr Eric Edem Agbana, Member of Parliament for Ketu North; and Mr James Gunu, the Volta Regional Minister.
Mr Agbana advocated further support to enhance ICT infrastructure and expand digital education in rural areas.
Mr Agbana was visibly impressed with the creativity and energy displayed by the girls, who showcased their newly acquired skills through live coding demonstrations and software projects.
The Volta Regional Minister, for his part, expressed his admiration for the programme and the girls’ enthusiasm.
He added: “A lot of girls are ready and willing to learn ICT but previously lacked the means. We are truly grateful to Mr Sam George and his Ministry for making this possible.”
He highlighted that with a national target of training 3,000 girls in 2025, and ambitions to double that number in 2026, the programme is poised to become a transformational force for Ghana’s digital future.
—GNA
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Steps underway to repeal L.I 2462 – Prez assures
President John Dramani Mahama has assured Ghanaians that steps are underway to repeal Legislative Instrument 2462 as part of efforts to protect the country’s forests and water bodies.
During his media encounter at the Jubilee House, the president explained that the repeal will formalise the ban on mining in forest reserves and strengthen enforcement against illegal mining.
He stressed that his administration is committed to safeguarding the environment, reclaiming degraded reserves, and deploying more personnel to protect river bodies across the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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9 forest reserves recovered from illegal mining – President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has announced the recovery of nine forest reserves from illegal mining under his government’s intensified environmental protection drive.
Addressing journalists at the Jubilee House, the president explained that hundreds of excavators, water pumps and other equipment have been seized as part of the operation, while degraded areas are being reclaimed and restored.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to end mining in protected areas, deploy more personnel to safeguard river bodies and strengthen laws to secure Ghana’s natural resources for future generations.
This notwithstanding, President Mahama revealed that two of the retrieved forest reserves had gone back into the hands of illegal miners, however, adequate measures have been put in place to reclaim them.
By: Jacob Aggrey
