The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon. Samuel Nartey George (MP), has described the Ghana Creator Education Day as “a milestone in the evolution of Ghana’s digital creative economy.”
Speaking at the event held at the Accra Digital Centre, the Minister reaffirmed government’s “unwavering belief that technology must be the central pillar of our national development.”
He commended content creators, bloggers, digital entrepreneurs, media representatives, and partners, including TikTok’s Government Relations and Public Policy Lead for West Africa, Ms. Tokumbo Ibrahim, for their commitment to advancing Ghana’s creative ecosystem.
Hon. Nartey George revealed that the Ghana Creator Education Day reflects TikTok’s positive response to a direct challenge he issued during an earlier courtesy call — to invest directly in Ghanaian creators and move beyond mere platform access toward genuine empowerment, fair compensation, and skills development.
He stressed that the initiative marks the start of a long-term partnership between the Ministry and TikTok aimed at positioning Ghana as Africa’s leading hub for creative talent.
To support this goal, he mentioned that the Ministry was driving policy reforms, digital infrastructure expansion, and fair ecosystem governance.
According to the Minister, government is reviewing the national broadcasting policy to align with digital convergence and is advancing key legislation, including the Innovation and Startup Bill and the Misinformation and Disinformation Bill, to enhance digital integrity and attract global investment.
Beyond entertainment, he said the partnership will focus on expanding TikTok’s educational and STEM potential, including a forthcoming programme to train teachers in using the platform to create educational content in mathematics, science, and English.
Highlighting the need for fair creator compensation, the Minister urged TikTok to expedite a proposed partnership with GCB Bank, which submitted a formal proposal three weeks ago.
He expressed optimism that by the end of the year, Ghanaian creators will be able to monetize their content and withdraw earnings through the bank.
Hon. Nartey George pledged to remain a “steadfast advocate” for creators, describing them as “job creators, storytellers, innovators, and cultural ambassadors.”
He underscored the importance of inclusivity, highlighting the participation of five creators from northern Ghana, facilitated in collaboration with Grammy-winning artist, Rocky Dawuni.
