President John Dramani Mahama has described Ghana’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy as a long-term national blueprint that will require collective effort across all sectors to achieve its goals.
Speaking at the official launch of the strategy in Accra on April 24, the President said implementation will span a 10-year period, guided by clear targets and continuous monitoring.
“This strategy will be implemented over 10 years, with clear targets and indicators across all its pillars. We intend to monitor progress closely and ensure that implementation remains disciplined and purposeful,” he stated.
President Mahama announced plans to establish a dedicated Artificial Intelligence office to coordinate and oversee the rollout of the strategy, describing it as essential for ensuring accountability and progress.
“One of the most critical steps will be to establish a responsible artificial intelligence office to oversee implementation, coordinate stakeholders, and drive the strategy’s objectives,” he added.
He outlined Ghana’s ambition to build a robust Artificial Intelligence ecosystem by 2035, aimed at transforming key sectors of the economy and society.
According to him, the vision includes expanding digital literacy and access, strengthening job creation and entrepreneurship, supporting local innovation, promoting indigenous language technologies, and improving public sector performance.
“We envision a future in which AI is embedded across our educational system, where innovation hubs flourish beyond Accra, where universities lead in frontier research, and where Ghanaian startups scale globally,” he said.
The President also stressed the need for inclusivity, noting that vulnerable groups must not be left behind in the technological transition.
“Our informal sector and persons with disabilities must not be excluded. We must ensure gender equity in the rollout of AI and build a public service capable of leading AI-enabled transformation,” he emphasised.
On education, President Mahama revealed that steps are already underway to equip Ghanaian children with digital skills, with the Ministry of Education expected to complete curriculum reforms by June.
“We will be introducing AI, coding, robotics and electronics at the basic level to prepare our children for the digital future,” he disclosed.
Describing the strategy as more than a policy document, the President said it represents a national call to action, urging government, academia, the private sector and the youth to play active roles in its implementation.
“It calls on all of us to ensure that AI becomes a force for inclusion, productivity, creativity and national progress,” he said.
“Let us build an AI future shaped by our own values and deploy innovation in the service of our people. Ghana must lead with vision, purpose and responsibility in this new technological age,” he added.
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