Ghana Launches Girls-in-ICT Teacher Training Workshop in Volta Region
The workshop is designed to enhance the teachers’ capabilities in key digital areas, including Web Development, Cybersecurity, Coding, Game and Animation Development, and general ICT literacy.
The Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations (MoCDTI) , in collaboration with the Volta Regional Coordinating Council, has launched a week-long Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop under the National Girls-in-ICT initiative. The program is aimed at equipping 100 selected teachers with essential ICT skills to mentor 1,000 girls across 18 districts in the Volta Region.
The workshop is designed to enhance the teachers’ capabilities in key digital areas, including Web Development, Cybersecurity, Coding, Game and Animation Development, and general ICT literacy. This effort forms part of the Ministry’s broader mission to bridge the gender digital divide by empowering young girls with the knowledge and confidence to thrive in the digital age.
Speaking on behalf of the Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon. Samuel Nartey George (MP), the Director of Policy, Planning, Budget, Monitoring and Evaluation (PPBME), Mr. Austin Hessin, emphasized the initiative’s significance in reducing gender-based disparities in digital access and education.
Referencing the International Telecommunication Union (ITU)’s 2023 Strategic Report, Mr. Hessin pointed out that nearly 250 million more men than women are online globally—with Ghanaian girls being particularly disadvantaged when it comes to accessing mobile internet and digital tools.
“Despite improvements in access and affordability, a significant digital gender gap persists. This programme is more than a training exercise—it is a transformational agenda that shapes futures. Our goal is to build a generation that leads in innovation—not one left behind by it.”
–Mr. Austin Hessin, Director of Policy, Planning, Budget, Monitoring and Evaluation (PPBME), Ghana.
Mr. Hessin noted that the Girls-in-ICT programme, driven by the Ministry in collaboration with partners such as the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC) and the Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence in ICT (KACE), has so far trained 14,981 girls and 1,192 teachers across the country.
He added that the current training is being delivered by KACE experts, covering both technical skills and teaching methodologies to help educators become effective digital mentors in their communities.
Mr. Hessin also expressed appreciation for the financial support from MTN Ghana and American Tower Corporation, along with logistical assistance from local government institutions.
Mr. Augustus Awity, Chief Director of the Volta Regional Coordinating Council, also addressed the event. He linked the Girls-in-ICT initiative to national education priorities, noting that more than GH¢1.2 billion has been allocated for teacher training in the 2025 National Budget.
“This training marks the beginning of a transformative journey for thousands of girls. You are the vanguards of this educational revolution.”
–Mr. Augustus Awity, Chief Director, Volta Regional Coordinating Council, Ghana.
Adding to the call for action, Mr. Francis Yao Agbemadi, Volta Regional Director of Education, underscored the importance of cultivating inclusive learning spaces that boost girls’ confidence and encourage them to explore careers in technology.
