By: Robert Kwaku Annor
The Minister for
Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon. Samuel Nartey George,
has called for a trust-based approach to digital innovation, stressing that
reliable infrastructure, cybersecurity and inclusive systems are critical to
building Ghana’s future financial ecosystem.
The Minister made the call
at the Financial Architecture Summit 2026 in Accra, where he joined the
Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiamah, regulators,
financial institutions, fintech leaders, development partners and industry
stakeholders for discussions on the future of digital finance.
Held under the theme,
“Innovation for Stability: Central Banking, Digital Finance and the New
Architecture of Ghana’s Financial Future,” the summit focused on strategies for
strengthening financial resilience, inclusion and innovation.
Addressing participants,
Hon. Samuel Nartey George said digital infrastructure is closely linked to the
growth of modern financial services, noting that sustainable innovation depends
on reliable connectivity, trusted digital identity systems, interoperability
and strong cybersecurity frameworks.
“Innovation must move at the
speed of opportunity, but regulation must move at the speed of trust,” the
Minister said, highlighting the need for a balanced approach that encourages
innovation while protecting citizens and maintaining confidence in digital
systems.
He noted that technology
should ultimately serve as a tool for improving the lives of citizens, adding
that the success of digital transformation must be measured by its impact on
ordinary people.
The Minister identified
interoperability, inclusive-by-design digital systems and cyber resilience as
key pillars that should guide Ghana’s next phase of digital and financial
transformation.
He urged innovators,
financial institutions and technology partners to develop solutions that are
secure, transparent and accessible to all Ghanaians, ensuring that the benefits
of digital finance reach every segment of society.
