Deputy Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon. Mohammed Adam Sukparu (MP), has urged Information Technology (IT) and Information Management professionals in Ghana’s Civil Service to play a more strategic role in advancing digital governance and the country’s digital transformation agenda.
Speaking on behalf of the Sector Minister, Hon. Samuel Nartey George, MP, at the 7th General Meeting of the Information Technology and Information Management Association of Ghana’s Civil Service, Hon. Sukparu said the growing importance of technology and data in public administration required professionals to move beyond traditional technical roles and become active contributors to digital transformation.
He stressed that effective information management was critical to ensuring government data was properly managed, protected, shared and utilised to support evidence‑based decision‑making, accountability and improved public service delivery. With the increasing integration of artificial intelligence and other data‑driven technologies into government operations, he noted, the quality, integrity, accessibility and security of public‑sector information had become more important than ever.
The Deputy Minister highlighted Ghana’s progress in digital transformation through investments in digital public infrastructure, broadband connectivity, digital financial services, electronic government platforms, cybersecurity and innovation. These efforts, he said, were being supported by national policies and legislative frameworks governing the digital economy, data protection and electronic transactions, alongside ongoing reforms to ensure that Ghana’s digital laws remained responsive to emerging technologies.
He further pointed to the implementation of Ghana’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy and the review of existing sector legislation, noting that new legal frameworks were being developed to respond to emerging digital realities. “Digital transformation succeeds because of people,” Hon. Sukparu remarked, stressing that behind every government digital platform, information system, network and citizen‑centred service were professionals responsible for designing, maintaining and continuously improving those systems.
Encouraging IT and Information Management professionals to see themselves as “architects of Ghana’s digital future,” he said their work had direct implications for sectors including healthcare, education, agriculture, justice, local governance and public financial management. He urged members of the Association to embrace continuous professional development, lifelong learning, research and collaboration with universities, development partners and other professional bodies to remain relevant in a rapidly evolving technological environment.
Addressing the governance focus of the General Meeting, which included the review of the Association’s constitution, election guidelines and code of conduct, Hon. Sukparu said strong institutions required effective governance, accountability, transparency and shared values. He commended the Association’s leadership for strengthening the organisation and creating a platform for professionals to collaborate, share knowledge, mentor younger colleagues and contribute to Ghana’s digital transformation.
He reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to working with the Office of the Head of the Civil Service and the Association to strengthen digital governance across the Civil Service. The Ministry, he said, would continue to promote initiatives in innovation, cybersecurity, interoperability, artificial intelligence readiness, digital inclusion, digital skills development and resilient digital infrastructure.
Hon. Sukparu concluded by encouraging members to participate actively in the Association’s discussions and build an organisation founded on fairness, inclusiveness, transparency, professionalism and ethical conduct.
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