Ghana Launches Girls-In-ICT Open Day to Prepare Girls for AI-Driven Digital Future

Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations , Samuel Nartey George, has opened the 2025 Girls-In-ICT Open Day, calling on young girls to embrace technology, innovation and artificial intelligence (AI) as they prepare to contribute to the country’s digital transformation.

The five-day programme brings together 100 beneficiaries of the 2025 Girls-In-ICT initiative, with 50 girls each selected from the Volta and Upper West Regions. The programme is designed to build participants’ digital skills, confidence and leadership capabilities while exposing them to opportunities in the technology sector.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Minister described the initiative as an investment in Ghana’s future. He noted that women remain underrepresented in areas including AI, cybersecurity, software engineering and data science, arguing that equipping girls with digital skills could strengthen communities and Ghana’s position in the global digital economy.

Samuel George urged the participants to move beyond being consumers of technology and become creators, innovators and problem-solvers capable of developing solutions to real-world challenges. “Do not let anyone convince you that technology is reserved for other people,” he told the girls, encouraging them to envision careers as software developers, AI researchers, technology entrepreneurs and industry leaders.

Held under the theme “Girls in ICT for Inclusive Digital Transformation,” the programme will expose participants to ICT institutions and technology companies. They will also take part in mentorship sessions with female technology professionals, practical training in emerging technologies and coding, as well as leadership, career development, entrepreneurship and team-building activities.

The Minister also highlighted the need for responsible and ethical use of AI and other digital technologies. He urged the girls to pay attention to issues including privacy, cybersecurity, misinformation, fairness and algorithmic bias as they develop their technology skills.

He further called on the participants to become ambassadors for other young women by sharing their experiences and encouraging more girls to pursue careers in ICT, STEM and AI. He challenged them to “learn, innovate, lead and succeed” as they prepare to play a greater role in Ghana’s digital future.