Deputy Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Mohammed Adams Sukparu, has launched the Centre for Innovation, Technology Skills and Entrepreneurship Training (CITSETT) at the Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU), describing it as a bold step toward shaping Ghana’s digital future.
Speaking at the launch on Thursday, October 16, 2025, Mr. Sukparu said the new centre marks a turning point in Ghana’s efforts to build a knowledge-driven economy powered by youth innovation, skills, and enterprise.
“This initiative is lighting a big hope for students, innovators, the ecosystem, and the entire nation,” he said, stressing that it represents far more than a new facility — it signals Ghana’s readiness to nurture talent, commercialize innovation, and compete on the global stage.
The Deputy Minister reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to supporting GCTU’s transformation into a regional hub for innovation and digital excellence, backing the university’s three core priorities — expanding digital infrastructure, establishing a state-of-the-art cybersecurity laboratory, and strengthening its innovation ecosystem.
Mr. Sukparu announced that the Ministry will continue to invest in robust fibre networks, cloud infrastructure, and campus-wide Wi-Fi to ensure GCTU remains a model of digital transformation in higher education.
Addressing the rise in global cyber threats, he highlighted the urgency of GCTU’s planned cybersecurity lab, which will train students in ethical hacking, digital forensics, and real-world threat simulations — giving them hands-on skills for the job market while enhancing national cyber resilience.
He further commended GCTU’s vision of creating a “Silicon Valley model” in Ghana, aimed at positioning the country as a regional innovation hub where research, startups, and technology can thrive together.
To guarantee CITSETT’s success, Mr. Sukparu outlined four key strategies: prioritizing cybersecurity and infrastructure support in the Ministry’s budget, strengthening partnerships between GCTU and national digital initiatives, leveraging programmes like GDAP for capacity building and institutional readiness, and implementing a sustainable funding model for long-term impact.
He assured GCTU of the Ministry’s continuous partnership, emphasizing that initiatives like CITSETT will ensure that Ghana’s youth are not just consumers of technology, but creators and innovators shaping Africa’s digital economy.
