The Minister for Communication, Innovations, and Digital Technologies, Sam George, has announced that the government is undertaking one of the most comprehensive legal reforms of Ghana’s communications sector since 1996.
Speaking on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at the launch of the 30th Anniversary of the National Communications Authority (NCA), Sam George revealed that the Ministry is working on a package of about 15 new and revised bills to modernise the country’s digital and communications landscape.
“The Government is undertaking one of the most comprehensive updates to the sector’s legal framework since 1996. The Ministry is currently working on a package of approximately 15 new and revised Bills aimed at modernising communications regulation, data governance, digital services, cybersecurity, and oversight of emerging technologies,” he said.
He explained that the reform programme is designed to ensure Ghana’s digital ecosystem remains competitive, secure, and innovation-friendly in a rapidly evolving global environment.
Beyond legal reforms, Sam George highlighted the launch of the One Million Coders Programme, an initiative aimed at equipping Ghanaian youth with globally competitive digital skills.
“Infrastructure alone does not create opportunity. That is why the Government has launched the One Million Coders Programme. Digital access must lead to productivity, and connectivity must translate into opportunity,” he stated.
The Minister said the combined focus on regulatory reform and skills development reflects the government’s broader strategy to strengthen Ghana’s digital economy and position the country as a competitive technology hub in the region.
