{
  "id": 3226013,
  "title": "NITA committed to inclusive digital transformation – AG DG",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/nita-committed-to-inclusive-digital-transformation-ag-dg",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-25T08:43:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/nita-committed-to-inclusive-digital-transformation-ag-dg/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Acting Director-General of the National Information Technology Agency (NITA), Nana Yaw Amoah-Yeboah, emphasized that the agency's priority is to ensure technology benefits all Ghanaians, not just a select few, during the 2026 National ICT Week awards dinner in Accra. Speaking at the event, Nana Amoah-Yeboah highlighted NITA's commitment to making digital transformation accessible across geographical and economic divides, focusing on the small, meaningful changes that enhance people's lives, create opportunities, and improve access to essential services. The event showcased the collaboration among government officials, students, technology companies, innovators, academia, development partners, and other stakeholders to drive Ghana's digital transformation agenda. NITA's efforts, under the leadership of the Chairperson of the Governing Board, Ms Estelle Akofio-Sowah, aim to strengthen collaboration, trust, and competitiveness in the global digital economy, ensuring Ghana maintains its position not just in West Africa or Africa, but worldwide. SmartInfraco CEO Mr Harkirit Singh underlined the importance of a reliable digital infrastructure for achieving a 24-hour economy, emphasizing the need for secure and available infrastructure around the clock. The awards recognized excellence in ICT governance, infrastructure, connectivity, data management, digital transformation, business continuity, and innovation.",
  "summary": "The priority of National Information Technology Agency (NITA) is to ensure that technology does not become a lofty pursuit accessible only to a select few, but a tool whose benefits are felt by people across Ghana, the Acting Director-General of NITA, Nana Yaw Amoah-Yeboah, has said. He said NITA was working to ensure that people … The post NITA committed to inclusive digital transformation – AG…",
  "key_points": [
    "NITA prioritizes inclusive digital transformation for all Ghanaians",
    "Focus on small changes to enhance lives and create opportunities",
    "Collaboration among stakeholders to strengthen digital economy"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}