Ghana: NITA begins national ICT week celebration

The National Information Technology Agency (NITA) is kicking off the National Information Communication Technology (ICT) Week.

Running from Monday, August 26 to Friday, August 30, 2024, the week-long event will be held at the Ghana-India Kofi Annan Centre for Excellence (AITI-KACE).

This annual event, organized by NITA, will unite industry leaders, professionals, government officials, and the public to delve into the latest trends, innovations, and opportunities in the ICT sector. The event was introduced last year.

The maiden celebration, under the theme ‘Driving Digital Transformation’, will feature keynote speeches, panel discussions, workshops, exhibitions, and networking sessions aimed at promoting collaboration and knowledge sharing. These activities will showcase the significance, relevance, and contributions of ICT to national development.

Speaking ahead of the event, the Director General of NITA, Richard Okyere-Fosu, stated that the commencement of the National ICT Week fulfills the promise he made during last year’s launch. He said, “We are happy to host the first National ICT Week celebration, and we have put together a well-thought-through program that will be worth the attention, time, and participation of all stakeholders.”

The activities planned for the Week celebration include discussions on “Digital Inclusion” to shed light on Ghana’s policies, programs, initiatives, and collaborations in bridging the digital gap. There will also be a Capacity Building Workshop, a Digital Trust Conference (expected to be an annual conference during ICT Week), and sessions on innovation).

The Honorable Minister of Communications and Digitalization, Mrs. Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, will be the special guest of honor at the event.

Also in attendance will be various dignitaries, including ministers of state, Members of Parliament, Chief Directors, and Board Members of NITA. The event will also welcome IT heads from government agencies, representatives from private sector ICT associations, IT professionals, academics, technology institutions, and the general public.