The push for gender equality and inclusivity in Ghana’s technology sector has gained new momentum as Deputy Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Mohammed Adams Sukparu, inspected ongoing activities under the National Girls in ICT Project in the Upper West Region.
Mr. Sukparu, who also represents Sissala West in Parliament, interacted with enthusiastic participants at McCoy College of Education in the Nadowli-Kaleo District and Wa Senior High School in the Wa Municipality.
He highlighted the project’s holistic design to give girls equal access to digital knowledge, skills, and career opportunities.
He reaffirmed President John Dramani Mahama’s commitment to the initiative, describing it as a key pillar in the country’s broader digital transformation agenda.
According to him, the programme opens pathways to scholarships, job opportunities, and practical ICT training for young girls, equipping them for success in a tech-driven world.
Mr. Sukparu also called for ICT to be made a core subject within the national curriculum, emphasizing that digital literacy is now as essential as mathematics and science.
He further revealed plans for the government’s upcoming One Million Coders Initiative, which will provide additional learning and employment opportunities for beneficiaries of the Girls in ICT programme.
The Deputy Minister assured stakeholders that his ministry would continue to monitor and support the project’s implementation, announcing that Minister Samuel Nartey George will soon visit the region to officially commission the facility.
Local authorities, including Nadowli-Kaleo District Chief Executive Mary Haruna, joined the inspection tour, reflecting the strong collaboration among government, schools, and communities to advance digital inclusion.
The achievements in the Upper West Region mark a major step toward bridging the gender gap in technology and ensuring that more Ghanaian girls are empowered to contribute meaningfully to the nation’s digital future.
