The Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation (MoCD), in collaboration with
the Ghana-India Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence in ICT (GI-KACE) and the Ghana
Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC), has successfully
concluded the first batch of the Girls-In-ICT programme in the Greater Accra
Region. The training, which ran from June 24 to June 28, 2024, aimed to train
500 girls from upper primary and junior high schools in Information
Communication Technology (ICT).
The programme, designed to encourage young girls to pursue careers in ICT and
develop an interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
(STEM), covered modules such as Introduction to Computer Programming, Cyber
Security, Animation Development, Game Development, Coding, Scratch, and Website
Design. After the one-week training, participants were assessed through an
inter-district competition to identify outstanding performers for further
opportunities.
The first batch of 500 girls was selected from 16 districts, including Ada
East, Ada West, La Nkwantang, Ayawaso West, Krowor, Ledzokuku, Tema Metro, Tema
West, Ashiaman, Shai Osudoku, Adenta, Prampram, Kpone Katamanso, La
Dadekotopon, Ayawaso East, and Korley Klottey.
The training program in Ada West was officially closed by Dr. Stephen Arthur,
the Director of Education in Ada West. He emphasized the importance of the
skills and knowledge the participants had acquired, urging them to apply their
training both at work and at home. Dr. Arthur expressed gratitude to the
Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, Mrs. Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, and
thanked MoCD, GI-KACE, and GIFEC for their support and for bringing this
valuable initiative to the district.
This initiative aims to equip young girls with essential digital skills,
fostering their growth and preparing them for future opportunities in the
evolving digital landscape.
