Ghana’s Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has launched the ‘eSkills4Jobs’ initiative, a new programme aimed at equipping over 5,000 young Ghanaians with essential digital skills, particularly focusing on women in marginalized communities and People with Disabilities (PwDs). The initiative was unveiled at a ceremony held at the Ghana-India Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence in ICT (GI-KACE) in Accra.

Addressing the audience, Owusu-Ekuful highlighted that ‘eSkills4Jobs’ forms part of the government’s broader digitalisation agenda and aims to bridge the digital skills gap in the country. By providing targeted training, mentorship, and resources, the programme seeks to empower Ghanaian youth to succeed in the increasingly digital global economy.

“This initiative is more than just skills training—it’s a pathway to economic empowerment and a key driver for the growth of Ghana’s digital economy,” Owusu-Ekuful said. “The skills acquired through ‘eSkills4Jobs’ will not only enhance individual employability but also contribute to the nation’s economic development.”

‘eSkills4Jobs’ is a collaborative effort involving the Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation, GI-KACE, and the World Bank. The programme has already commenced in eight regions, including Bono, Eastern, Ashanti, Northern, Volta, Central, and Upper West, and is expected to promote inclusive digital career opportunities and stimulate innovation across Ghana’s digital economy.

Ing. Collins Yeboah-Afari, Director-General of GI-KACE, affirmed the commitment to expand this initiative nationwide. He praised the programme’s potential to create quality jobs and support the government’s vision for a digitally empowered Ghana.

With a call to support the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s digitalisation agenda, Owusu-Ekuful urged Ghanaians to “embrace the digital economy” and ensure that no citizen is left behind in the country’s journey towards technological progress.

Source:TheDotNews