Speaking at the launch in Accra on Friday, April 24, the President described the strategy as a major step toward building a digitally empowered, innovation-driven, and globally competitive Ghana.

He stressed that the country is determined to move beyond merely consuming emerging technologies to actively shaping and deploying them for national development.

“This is a significant milestone in our national journey towards a digitally empowered, innovation-driven and globally competitive Ghana. It is also a statement of intent that Ghana will not be just a passive consumer of technologies shaping the future but that we are going to be an active participant in designing, governing and deploying them for our national transformation,” he said.

According to President Mahama, the strategy reflects Ghana’s commitment to harnessing artificial intelligence to drive economic growth, create jobs, strengthen institutions, and promote inclusive development.

He noted that achieving this vision will require strong leadership and a clear understanding of digital transformation at the highest levels of government.

“Our vision is therefore clear to position Ghana as a leading AI hub in West Africa and the wider continental region, driving innovation, creating jobs and strengthening institutions and delivering inclusive national development,” he stated.

As part of efforts to build this capacity, the President revealed that ministers and senior government officials recently participated in a National AI bootcamp to deepen their understanding of the technology.

President Mahama emphasised that leadership must be equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to guide the country through the evolving digital landscape.

“This vision requires leadership from the top and that is why I recently packed all my ministers and senior government officials into the National AI bootcamp. That decision was deliberate. Leadership must understand the tools that will define our future,” he added.

The National Artificial Intelligence Strategy is expected to provide a comprehensive framework for AI development in Ghana, with a focus on governance, innovation, and capacity building as the country seeks to strengthen its position in the global digital economy.