The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has pledged 30 laptops to the Nkwantakese Community Information Centre (CIC) in the Afigya Kwabre North District to strengthen digital skills training and expand access to digital services.
The pledge aims to create more opportunities for residents to participate in Ghana’s digital transformation agenda.
Mr George made the pledge during a courtesy call on the Chief of Nkwantakese, Nana Boakye Yaw Ababio II, as part of his two-day tour of the Ashanti Region. He was accompanied by the District Chief Executive, Emmanuel Justin Agumah.
Nana Boakye Yam Ababio II welcomed the Minister and his delegation and expressed support for the successful implementation of the project.
He called for increased public education and awareness creation in Nkwantakese and surrounding communities to encourage participation and ensure the centre is fully utilised.
Mr George briefed the chief on the Ministry’s ongoing reorganisation and review of its digital access initiatives, which are intended to improve service delivery and expand opportunities for communities to benefit from digital technology.
He also disclosed that efforts were underway through the Ghana Digital Acceleration Project (GDAP) to extend high-speed internet connectivity to the township to further strengthen digital access and inclusion.
The Minister thanked the chief for the warm reception and for granting him and his delegation an audience.
He reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to expanding digital opportunities and ensuring that communities benefit from the government’s digitalisation initiatives.
