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Girls-In-ICT Mentorship Day Inspires 1,000 Beneficiaries at Ho
Over 1,000 girls gathered on June 24, 2025 at the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) Cedi Auditorium in Ho, for the 2025 Girls-In-ICT Mentorship Day.
It was an event aimed at inspiring the beneciary girls to pursue careers in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and STEM fields.
The event, organized under the Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations’ flagship Girls-In-ICT initiative, brought together leading women experts in ICT to mentor and inspire the next generation of female tech leaders.
The Chairperson, Ms. Yaa Amankwaa Opuni, emphasized that the initiative is part of the Ministry’s target to train 3,000 girls and 300 ICT/STEM teachers across the Volta, Upper East, and Upper West Regions this year, reinforcing Ghana’s commitment to digital inclusion.
She highlighted the underrepresentation of women in ICT, noting that only 30% of ICT professionals globally are women, with even lower figures in Africa and Ghana. This, she said, underscores the urgent need to include more girls and women in technology.
Addressing the mentees, she praised their achievements, stating that their mastery of coding, application design, and problem-solving are not just skills but powerful tools to reshape Ghana’s technological landscape.
”As you sit here in this room, you embody something truly outstanding. Every line of code you have mastered, every application you have designed, every challenge you have overcome in your ICT training are not simply skills you have acquired. They are powerful tools you now possess to reshape our nation’s technological landscape.” She reiterated
She challenged stereotypes, declaring that the certificates awarded to the girls are “bold declarations challenging outdated stereotypes” and proof that young women can excel in advanced ICT concepts.
Ms. Amankwaa underscored the transformative power of mentorship, describing it as a “sacred space” where questions are encouraged, dreams are nurtured, and confidence is built.
She called on the girls to engage fully, ask bold questions, and dream without reservation, urging them to see the event as a launchpad for greatness.
”what we are creating here today through mentorship represent nothing less than a magical transformation of raw potential into tangible achievement. This is far more than just another program; it is a thriving ecosystem where brilliance is nurtured, where “I think I can” evolves into “I know I will,” and where the seeds of today’s curiosity blossom into tomorrow’s groundbreaking innovations”. She added
The Chairperson concluded by reminding participants that the future of technology in Ghana depends on their passion, creativity, and dedication, and encouraged them to seize the opportunities ahead.
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Gov’t to build new public technical university in Western Region – Pres. Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that his government will build a new public technical university in the Western Region to expand access to technical and vocational education for young people.
In a speech at the Jubilee House during a courtesy call by the Paramount Chief of the Essikado Traditional Area, Nana Kobina Nketsia V, and other members of the Western Regional House of Chiefs, President Mahama said the new university forms part of a broader plan to prepare the region’s youth for emerging job opportunities in mining, oil and gas, agribusiness, and digital industries.
He explained that the technical university will be designed to meet the practical needs of industries in the region and across the country.
According to him, this move is crucial to Ghana’s long-term development goals, especially as the Western Region continues to contribute significantly to the national economy through natural resources.
“The Western Region holds immense potential to lead Ghana into a new era of industrialization and job creation. But we must equip our young people with the right skills. That is why we are building a new public technical university here” the President intimated.
He added that this new institution will work alongside other youth-focused programs, including a region-wide employment initiative focused on agri-tech, tourism, green jobs, and digital entrepreneurship.
President Mahama revealed plans to upgrade the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital into a modern teaching hospital that will serve as a referral center for the Western and Western North regions.
This, he said, would improve healthcare delivery and provide training grounds for medical students.
He assured the chiefs that these initiatives would help bridge development gaps and ensure that the youth in the region have better access to education, training, and jobs.
The President urged the chiefs to support these efforts by promoting peace, unity, and development in their communities.
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Oil-producing communities in Western Region to benefit from sea defense and social projects – Prez Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has assured that coastal communities in the Western Region affected by oil and gas activities will see direct improvements in infrastructure, sea defense, and social services under his next development agenda.
The president made it clear that the discovery of petroleum in the region must be a blessing and not a burden.
He stated that towns like Essiama and Anochie, located in the oil-producing enclaves, would benefit from better roads, bridges, schools, health facilities, and agribusiness support as part of the government’s commitment to inclusive development.
He explained that the government is expanding sea defense projects along the coast to protect fishing communities from tidal wave erosion.
These efforts, he noted are also aimed at preserving marine livelihoods and supporting the coastal economy.
President Mahama revealed that the government will establish a dedicated oil and gas services hub at the Takoradi Port through a public-private partnership.
He said the expansion of the port would include new container terminals and dry bulk facilities to boost exports and reduce delays for vessels.
He added that the (Local Content and Local Participation) Regulations, 2013 (L.I. 2204) would be strengthened to ensure young people in the Western Region gain access to petroleum jobs, contracts, and technical training.
The president also announced that the Ministry of Energy had been directed to renegotiate land arrangements with landowners around the planned petroleum hub.
He said the government will release unused portions of land back to communities and pay compensation for land that will be used, starting with 5,000 hectares instead of the initially acquired 20,000 hectares.
He stressed that oil wealth must translate into better living conditions for the people whose lands and livelihoods are affected by exploration and production activities.
Jacob Aggrey
