Representatives from the Chamber of Technology visited President-elect John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, to congratulate him on his victory and express the industry’s readiness to collaborate with his incoming administration.
They emphasized the importance of leveraging technology to achieve Ghana’s economic and social objectives while empowering local tech firms to lead this transformation.
Speaking on behalf of the Chamber, Owusu-Nhyira praised Mahama’s historical support for the technology sector, citing key initiatives such as the National Communications Authority Headquarters, Ghana’s rural fiber network, the Accra Digital Centre, and e-transformation projects like e-Justice, e-Health, and the e-payment gateway.
These efforts, he noted, have laid a strong foundation for the country’s digital transformation, demonstrating Mahama’s commitment to using technology for national development.
Owusu-Nhyira also highlighted the Chamber’s enthusiasm for the technology-related proposals in Mahama’s manifesto, including a $50 million FinTech fund to support innovation and scaling FinTech businesses. He recommended establishing a merit-based private equity fund to support technology firms and other initiatives to strengthen the sector.
In closing, Owusu-Nhyira reaffirmed the Chamber’s commitment to working with the new government to enhance regulations and processes that promote inclusive development and bridge the technological gender gap.
Sam George emphasized Mahama’s ongoing focus on inclusive technology, referencing initiatives such as the affirmative action bill and ICT training for girls, which align with Mahama’s vision of creating equitable opportunities for all.
He also highlighted the critical role of technology in achieving a 24-hour economy, essential for Ghana’s economic recovery and growth.
President-elect Mahama thanked the Chamber for their congratulations and constructive proposals. He reiterated the need to build on the strong foundation already established in the technology sector to continue advancing the country’s digital agenda.
To conclude, Mr. Owusu-Nhyira reiterated the Chamber’s willingness to collaborate with the government in strengthening the processes and regulations that govern the technology and innovation landscape in Ghana to ensure an inclusive development that inures to the benefit of all Ghanaians and bridges the technological gender gap.
Sam George affirmed the President-elect’s consistent prioritization of inclusive technology initiatives, citing the affirmative action bill and programs like ICT skills training for girls as an example of H.E. Mahama’s dedication to creating equitable opportunities.
He also stressed the pivotal role technology will play in achieving a 24-hour economy, a vision critical to Ghana’s economic recovery and sustained growth.
In his response, the President-elect, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, expressed his gratitude for the congratulations and the constructive proposals presented by the Chamber. He acknowledged the importance of continuing to build on the work already done in the technology sector.
He reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to fostering innovation and collaborating closely with industry stakeholders to drive progress in the financial and agricultural sectors, and across the board.
John Mahama emphasised his administration’s commitment to building robust infrastructure—both hard and soft—to support technological innovation across all sectors and ensure Ghana’s digital economy remains globally competitive.
In this regard, he affirmed his dedication to working closely with industry stakeholders to establish regulatory frameworks that balance promoting innovation and growth by ensuring the protection and economic well-being of Ghanaians.
H.E. Mahama assured the delegation of regular engagements to ensure technology remains a key enabler of Ghana’s development goals.
The meeting concluded on a note of shared enthusiasm for a future where Ghana’s technology sector continues to thrive as a growth lever for economic and social transformation.
