Ghana to Table 15 New Tech Laws as Communication Ministry Targets 2025 Goals

The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations (MoCDTI)  has commenced a two-day strategic workshop with the Parliamentary Select Committee on Information and Communications to deliberate on its 2025 program of activities and those of its affiliated agencies.

The workshop brings together key stakeholders from the Ministry and its agencies, including the National Communications Authority (NCA) , Cyber Security Authority (CSA) , Ghana Post, and the Ghana Meteorological Agency, among others, to enhance cooperation and ensure alignment on the nation’s digital and communication agenda.

Hon. Samuel Nartey George (MP), Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to transparency and collaboration with Parliament. He emphasized the importance of legislative support in shaping Ghana’s digital future, revealing that the Ministry is currently developing fifteen new laws addressing key areas such as the digital economy, cybersecurity, and data protection. These legislative proposals, he noted, will be presented to Parliament in phases for consideration and enactment.

A major policy shift was announced regarding the National Information Technology Agency (NITA),  which will transition into a purely regulatory authority. Its current service delivery roles and management of government IT assets will be transferred to a newly created entity focused on operational functions.

Touching on the One Million Coders Initiative, the Minister noted that Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) will be leveraged to accelerate training and facilitate job creation in the digital space. He highlighted existing collaborations with major industry players, including Huawei , MTN,  Amazon Web Services (AWS) , and Oracle , aimed at offering specialized ICT training.

Hon. George, who previously served as Deputy Ranking Member of the Select Committee, appealed to Members of Parliament to support ongoing efforts to refurbish Community Information Centers (CICs) and expand local training centers to improve digital literacy at the grassroots level.

Also in attendance at the workshop were Mr. Alexander Yaw Arphul, Chief Director of the Ministry; Members of the Parliamentary Select Committee; Directors and Heads of the Ministry’s agencies, along with their technical staff.

The engagement reflects the Ministry’s continued push to position Ghana as a leader in Africa’s digital transformation journey through robust legislation, institutional reforms, and inclusive training programs.