Ghana is investing in the next generation of innovators as it positions itself as a leader in artificial intelligence across health, education, agriculture, and public services.
Speaking yesterday at the ENJOY AI 2025 African Open in Accra, a youth-focused robotics, AI, and STEM competition hosted in Accra, Ghana, deputy minister for Communication, digital Technology and Innovations, Mohammed Adams Sukparu, said the West African country is determined to take the lead from coding camps to robotics contests.
He emphasised that Ghana is working tirelessly to ensure that young Africans are equipped to harness the potential of emerging technologies.
Sukparu emphasised that the event, which brings together children and young people from across Africa, aged between 3 and 22, to compete, learn, and innovate using robotics, AI, and coding, is more than just a competition.
“It is about imagination, teamwork, and preparing the next generation of innovators,” he said.
The deputy minister underlined the urgency of building Africa’s digital workforce when he highlighted that the continent’s youth will represent 42 percent of the global youth population by 2030.
“This year’s theme, Chasing the Stars, is a call for young Africans to dream big and use technology to solve real-world problems,” he added.
Ghana’s ambitious AI agenda includes the development of a National AI Strategy to integrate AI into health, education, agriculture, security, and public services.
The Ministry is also drafting an Emerging Technologies Bill that will set standards and ensure the ethical use of AI, robotics, and blockchain.
Beyond legislation, Ghana is also investing heavily in human capital. Initiatives like the One Million Coders Programme and Girls-in-ICT Project are equipping thousands of young people with coding, robotics, and AI skills.
Earlier this year, the country hosted its first AI Boot Camp for Cabinet Ministers as the government underlined its commitment to building AI literacy at the highest level.
Furthermore, Sukparu revealed that starting in 2026, all government agencies will be required to adopt AI tools to boost efficiency and improve service delivery.
Sukparu stressed that nurturing creativity must begin early if Ghana and the continent are to keep pace with the fast-unfolding AI revolution. “The participation of children shows that the future belongs to those who start innovating today,” he said.
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