Member of Parliament and Deputy Minister for Communications and Digital Innovation, Hon. Sam George, has spotlighted significant gains made under President John Dramani Mahama’s administration in advancing Ghana’s digital agenda.
Speaking during his turn at the Government Accountability series, the lawmaker outlined the ministry’s strategic priorities and key achievements between January and July 2025.
He began by stating that the Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, under President Mahama, has sustained quarterly public briefings to ensure transparency.
“The ministry continues to drive Ghana’s digital transformation agenda with a focus on four key strategic priorities,” he said.
These priorities, he explained, include expanding affordable digital infrastructure, developing inclusive digital skills, strengthening regulatory and security frameworks, and enabling innovation and entrepreneurship.
Sam George also announced strategic partnerships with Google and Huawei, which will see each company train 100,000 beneficiaries under the program.
“These partnerships will see both Google and Huawei train 100,000 beneficiaries each under the One Million Coders Program. This represents a deliberate move to prepare students for the evolving demands of the digital technology economy under President John Mahama,” he noted.
Turning to internet affordability, he revealed that from July 1, 2025, Ghanaians began enjoying reduced data costs thanks to successful reforms.
“All major mobile network operators implemented revised mobile data tariffs, significantly increasing the volume of data at existing price points and effectively reducing the price of data,” he explained. He gave specific examples: “MTN increased all data bundles by 15%, while Telecel and AT added 10%.”
