Ghana at present took a daring step in the direction of a digitally inclusive future with the official launch of 5G expertise on the La Palm Royal Seashore Resort, in Accra.
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, addressing an viewers of trade stakeholders, authorities officers, and tech lovers, emphasised the potential of 5G to drive Ghana’s ambition to turn into a digital economic system hub.
“This expertise is extra than simply sooner web,” President Akufo-Addo acknowledged, highlighting the potential for 5G to allow companies and connectivity on an unprecedented scale. With speeds as much as 100 occasions sooner than 4G, 5G is anticipated to revolutionize industries throughout well being, training, agriculture, and safety, reworking how Ghanaians reside, work, and work together.
The President famous that 5G would play a pivotal position in advancing Ghana’s Digital Transformation Agenda. This agenda goals to create an inclusive digital ecosystem that fosters job creation, financial diversification, and competitiveness on a worldwide scale. “We’re at a crossroads the place digital expertise is now not an choice however an crucial,” he remarked, including that 5G will complement present nationwide investments in digital infrastructure, nationwide ID methods, and cellular interoperability.
The President underscored the numerous advantages 5G might convey to crucial sectors. In healthcare, it might probably help telemedicine and distant consultations, making companies accessible in even the remotest areas. In agriculture, 5G-enabled precision farming and sensible irrigation can increase crop yields and enhance meals safety, reworking livelihoods in rural Ghana. Manufacturing and trade additionally stand to learn from enhanced information assortment, automation, and machine-to-machine communication, which is able to drive productiveness and sustainability.
For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which type the spine of Ghana’s economic system, 5G gives a chance to broaden market attain, enhance logistics, and enhance scalability. President Akufo-Addo highlighted the significance of 5G as a “catalyst for industrial development,” empowering SMEs to leverage new digital instruments and applied sciences.
The digital shift, in line with the President, can also be about enhancing authorities companies. “With 5G, we envision seamless entry to public companies, improved city planning, and a responsive authorities,” he mentioned, referring to initiatives just like the digitized nationwide ID system and cellular monetary companies. He assured the general public that 5G will improve transparency, pace, and effectivity in public service supply.
Recognizing considerations over cybersecurity, President Akufo-Addo emphasised the necessity for a safe digital surroundings. With 5G’s enhanced capability, the federal government is dedicated to defending crucial infrastructure and guaranteeing sturdy safety measures are in place to safeguard residents’ information and privateness.
Addressing the digital divide stays a precedence for the federal government, which is partnering with the non-public sector to broaden infrastructure to underserved and rural areas. “We should guarantee the advantages of 5G attain each Ghanaian,” the President acknowledged, affirming his administration’s dedication to bridging the hole between city and rural connectivity.
The President attributed the achievement to sturdy partnerships between authorities, telecommunications suppliers, expertise companies, and regulators. He urged stakeholders to proceed supporting Ghana’s digital journey and contribute to the evolving panorama of connectivity within the nation.
As Ghana steps into this new period, the President highlighted the significance of empowering the youth with digital abilities to guide innovation. Via applications such because the Ghana Innovation Hub and coding initiatives, the federal government goals to arrange the following technology for a future pushed by expertise.
“Let today mark the start of a brand new period in our digital journey—one which leads Ghana to financial resilience, social inclusivity, and world competitiveness,” President Akufo-Addo concluded. With 5G now launched, the nation is poised for a way forward for boundless prospects, making a legacy of innovation and progress for generations to return.
Minister of Communication and Digitalisation, Mrs Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, mentioned while celebrating these developments, authorities stays cognisant of points like cyber safety, information privateness and equitable entry.
She mentioned, “the journey from 1G to 5G epitomises Ghana’s unwavering quest for progress and prosperity. Every technology of expertise has introduced us nearer, empowered us and expanded our horizon.As we transfer ahead, let’s harness the transformative energy of 5G to foster innovation, drive financial development and enhance the lives of all Ghanaians,” she acknowledged.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of The Presidency, Republic of Ghana.