Ghana is inviting private sector investment into critical areas of its digital economy, including data centres, blockchain solutions, and cybersecurity infrastructure, as part of a strategy to boost resilience and transparency across industries.
Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, said while the country already operates a national data centre, there is room for private players to establish facilities that can serve banks, telecoms and other industries, provided they meet licensing requirements.
He noted that blockchain technology is of particular interest to government, especially in digitising land records at the Lands Commission to curb disputes and improve transparency. The Ministry also plans to establish a centralised Security Operations Centre (SOC) to coordinate existing cybersecurity facilities across financial services, telecoms, energy and government institutions.
The Minister made the remarks during a meeting with Mohamed Bin Abdulla Al Marzooqi, Chairman of the UAE-based Al Marzooqi Group, who is in Ghana to explore investment opportunities in digital technology, education, logistics, real estate and trade.
Al Marzooqi, who also serves as a private consultant to members of the Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah Royal Families, said his visit to Ghana from September 30 to October 8 seeks to “build a business bridge” with the UAE. His group, a diversified conglomerate with operations across the Gulf and international markets, is targeting opportunities in digital technology, education, logistics, real estate and trade.
He noted that the company is particularly keen on introducing container-based data centres, AI-driven education solutions, and advanced cybersecurity tools, and stressed its intention to align projects with Ghana’s development priorities.
