Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo

Ghana took a major step toward a digitally inclusive future this weekend by launching 5G technology.

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, speaking to a gathering of industry stakeholders, stressed the potential of 5G to propel Ghana's aspiration to become a digital economy hub.

"This technology is more than just faster internet," President Akufo-Addo said, emphasising 5G's potential to offer services and connectivity on a massive scale.

With speeds up to 100 times faster than 4G, he said 5G is projected to transform areas such as health, education, agriculture, and security, changing how Ghanaians live, work, and interact.

The President emphasised the importance of 5G in achieving Ghana's Digital Transformation Agenda.

This agenda aims to create an inclusive digital ecosystem that fosters job creation, economic diversification, and competitiveness on a global scale.

“We are at a crossroads where digital technology is no longer an option but an imperative,” he remarked, adding that 5G will complement existing national investments in digital infrastructure, national ID systems, and mobile interoperability.

For small and medium-sized enterprises, which form the backbone of Ghana’s economy, 5G offers an opportunity to expand market reach, improve logistics, and increase scalability, according to the Akufo-Addo, who highlighted the importance of 5G as a “catalyst for industrial growth.”

“The journey from 1G to 5G epitomises Ghana’s unwavering quest for progress and prosperity. Each generation of technology has brought us closer, empowered us and expanded our horizon. As we move forward, let's harness the transformative power of 5G to foster innovation, drive economic growth and improve the lives of all Ghanaians,” said Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, minister of communication and digitalisation.