
Ghana has outlined new measures to strengthen Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption as the country seeks to become a leader in digital innovation.
The Deputy Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon. Mohammed Adams Sukparu (MP), made the announcement today when he delivered the keynote address on behalf of the sector Minister, Hon. Samuel Nartey George (MP) at the ‘ENJOY AI 2025 African Open’ in Accra.
Welcoming the participants from across Africa, the Deputy Minister described the event as more than a robotics contest. “It is about imagination, teamwork, and preparing the next generation of innovators,” he noted.
The Deputy Minister stressed that with Africa’s youth set to make up 42 percent of the global youth population by 2030, giving them digital skills is key to shaping the continent’s future, thereby describing this year’s theme, “Chasing the Stars,” as a call to young Africans to dream big and use technology to solve real-world problems.
Hon. Sukparu noted that government was currently developing a National AI Strategy to guide the use of AI in health, education, agriculture, security, and public services, adding that the Ministry was also working on Emerging Technologies Bill and would be presented to Parliament to set standards and ensure ethical use of AI, robotics, and blockchain.
He highlighted initiatives such as the One Million Coders Programme and the Girls-in-ICT project, which are training thousands of young people in coding, robotics, and AI. “Earlier this year, Ghana held its first AI Boot Camp for Cabinet Ministers to help leaders understand the opportunities and risks of AI”.
The Deputy Minister also revealed that from 2026, all government agencies will be required to adopt AI tools to improve efficiency and service delivery, following a directive from the President.
He commended The MakersPlace Ghana, ENJOY AI, and partners for creating the platform, adding that the participation of children shows that innovation must be nurtured early.


