Government to train 50 digital champions, Senior officials in AI by December
The government is targeting the training of 50 Digital Champions and senior public officials by December 2026 as part of efforts to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence across Ghana’s Civil Service.
The Ghana government plans to train 50 digital champions and senior public officials in artificial intelligence by December 2026, according to Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations Minister Samuel Nartey George. This training initiative follows the Cabinet's approval of the National AI Strategy 2025–2035 in April, which outlines an eight-pillar framework for the country's development and use of artificial intelligence.
Currently, 240 civil servants have already received AI literacy training, while the government organized an AI and Robotics Summer Bootcamp for 100 basic school pupils, with 40% of the participants being girls. The programme was a collaboration between the National Communications Authority, Ghana International School, and MakersPlace.
During a Government Accountability Series event at Jubilee House in Accra on September 7, 2026, Minister George emphasized the government's commitment to building the human capacity needed to leverage emerging technologies. He stressed that while the work is far from complete, the direction is clear, the results are measurable, and the Ministry's resolve remains unwavering.
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