Plans are underway to expand digital infrastructure across the Dagbon Kingdom through the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC), which will establish new rural telephony sites within the Dagbon traditional area to improve communication and support local businesses, as part of government’s broader effort to enhance connectivity and inclusion in underserved communities.
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George made the announcement speaking during a courtesy call on the Overlord of Dagbon, HRM Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II, at his residence in Accra, the Minister said the initiative aligns with President John Dramani Mahama’s vision of a digitally connected and equitable Ghana.
The Minister further revealed that computer centres will be set up across several communities under the government’s One Million Coder Project, aimed at equipping young people with essential digital skills to drive innovation and employment.
“There’s a lot that’s coming to Dagbon from the Ministry of Communication,” Nartey George assured, reaffirming government’s commitment to ensuring that every region benefits from the country’s digital transformation agenda.
In response, His Majesty Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II expressed appreciation for the announcement and praised the Minister’s efforts toward advancing development in the digital sector. He also offered prayers for the Minister, asking for divine wisdom and strength to guide his work.
The Minister reaffirmed the Ministry’s readiness to collaborate closely with traditional authorities to fulfil the digital aspirations of the Dagbon Kingdom.
