Ghana Outlines National AI Roadmap, Emerging Technologies Bill in Development
Sukparu highlighted Ghana’s development of a National AI Strategy, which will guide the application of AI in sectors such as health, education, agriculture, security, and public services.
Ghana has taken a major step toward advancing artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, unveiling new measures to drive digital innovation and position itself as a regional leader in emerging technologies.
The announcement came during the ENJOY AI 2025 African Open in Accra, where Deputy Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon. Mohammed Adams Sukparu (MP), delivered the keynote address on behalf of sector Minister Hon. Samuel Nartey George (MP).
Addressing participants from across Africa, the Deputy Minister emphasized that the event was more than just a robotics competition. He described it as a platform for imagination, teamwork, and preparing the next generation of African innovators. With Africa’s youth projected to account for 42 percent of the global youth population by 2030, he underscored the importance of equipping young people with digital skills to shape the continent’s future.
Sukparu highlighted Ghana’s development of a National AI Strategy, which will guide the application of AI in sectors such as health, education, agriculture, security, and public services. He also revealed that an Emerging Technologies Bill is being prepared for Parliament, aimed at setting ethical standards for the use of AI, robotics, and blockchain technologies.
The Deputy Minister pointed to ongoing initiatives including the One Million Coders Programme and the Girls-in-ICT project, which are already training thousands of young people in coding, robotics, and AI. Earlier this year, Ghana also hosted its first AI Boot Camp for Cabinet Ministers, equipping government leaders with knowledge of AI’s opportunities and risks.
Looking ahead, Sukparu announced a directive from the President requiring that from 2026, all government agencies adopt AI tools to improve efficiency and service delivery.
He commended The MakersPlace Ghana, ENJOY AI, and their partners for creating an inclusive platform, stressing that the participation of children demonstrated the importance of nurturing innovation from an early age.
This year’s competition, themed “Chasing the Stars”, was presented as a call for young Africans to dream big and harness technology to address real-world challenges. Ghana’s push at the event reaffirmed its commitment to becoming a continental hub for digital transformation.
