In a significant development for the Eastern Region of Ghana, Ursula Owusu, the Minister for Communications, recently commissioned three state-of-the-art 20-seater ICT Laboratory Centers in Suhum, Awisa, and Asuom.
These centers mark a significant step towards achieving President Nana Addo-Dankwa Akufo Addo’s aim of ensuring digital access for all citizens, made possible through a project under the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communication (GIFEC).
The journey to bring these ICT centers to life was not without its challenges. The Suhum Computer and Information Center (CIC) project, in particular, had been initiated during the tenure of former President John Agyekum Kuffuor, but it remained unfinished for over 16 years.
Ursula Owusu’s commitment and determination to see these projects through demonstrate her unwavering dedication to the cause of promoting digital access in Ghana.
The core purpose of these ICT Centers is to provide training and make ICT skills and techniques accessible to all, with a commitment to leaving no one behind. Ursula Owusu recognizes that ICT education is a key priority, and she is firmly focused on giving the youth the tools they need to excel in the digital age.
With digital skills, she assures the youth that they will never lack job opportunities in the modern world. Her message to the community is clear: take advantage of the skills that are now at your disposal.
Each of the three ICT labs has been fully equipped to meet the growing demands of digital education. They are furnished with 20 computers, a projector for enhanced learning experiences, a printer for documentation, and a photocopier to facilitate the distribution of educational materials.
Ursula Owusu is profoundly appreciative of the unwavering support and dedication of the parliamentary select committee for communications. Their perseverance was instrumental in seeing these vital projects through to completion, and they went the extra mile by physically attending the commissioning ceremony.
It is through collaborative efforts like these that we can bridge the digital divide and empower the youth with the skills needed for a brighter future.
Ursula Owusu’s tireless commitment to promoting digital access and education is evidence to her dedication to the people of Ghana. These newly commissioned ICT Laboratory Centers represent a significant stride towards a more digitally inclusive future, ensuring that no one is left behind in the digital era.
Published By: Justice Donkoh | GESHub.org
