The Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation (MoCD), in collaboration with the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC) and the Ghana-India Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence (GI-KACE), has launched a Training of Trainers Workshop as part of the Girls-In-ICT initiative.
The initiative aims to provide comprehensive ICT training to 100 teachers across all 29 districts of the Greater Accra region. The five-day workshop is designed to equip teachers with essential ICT skills, including Computer Programming, Coding, Animation, Cyber Security, and Website Construction, among other key areas. This training is part of a broader effort to train 1,000 girls and 100 teachers in the Greater Accra Region, with similar programs planned for the Ashanti and Volta regions.
The Director for Research, Statistics & Information Management (RSIM), Bishop Dr. Samuel Antwi-Gyekyi, delivered a speech on behalf of the Sector Minister, Mrs. Ursula Owusu-Ekuful (MP). He stressed the Ministry’s dedication to not only impart technical skills but also to build confidence, resilience, and ambition in young girls.
“It encompasses more than just acquiring coding skills or computer literacy. The objective is to cultivate self-confidence and demonstrate to these young women that they have the capacity to assume leadership roles and drive innovation within the technology industry,” he said.
Dr. Antwi-Gyekyi also highlighted the critical role trainers play in the success of the Girls-In-ICT initiative. He remarked, “Your commitment and proficiency will play a crucial role in motivating and instructing the upcoming cohort of female ICT workers. I implore all of you to wholeheartedly embrace this noble endeavour with fervour and unwavering commitment. Let us encourage and enable our daughters to adopt technology and emerge as the creators and influencers of the future.”
The Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation is optimistic about the positive outcomes of this project. The goal is for these newly trained trainers to inspire and guide young females, significantly contributing to the region’s and the nation’s technological advancement.
The global theme for this year’s celebration is “Leadership,” highlighting the importance of empowering women and girls to assume leadership positions at both local and global levels.
The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Daniel Nii Kwartei Titus-Glover, praised the Ministry and its partners for implementing the initiative in the region. He assured that the Regional Coordinating Council would provide the necessary support and collaboration to achieve the program’s goals. Hon. Titus-Glover commended the 100 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and ICT instructors from various basic schools in the region who have willingly participated in the ToT workshop to impart knowledge to young females.
“I am particularly pleased with this initiative as it aims to supplement the government’s endeavours to attain the sustainable development goals, specifically, goal 4 which aims to accomplish quality education, and goal 5 which also aims to achieve gender equality,” he declared.
The Greater Accra Regional Minister also stressed the importance of teachers, stating, “You are not merely instructors; it is important to recognise that some of the young girls will regard you as mentors and role models. Your help and skills throughout this process will cultivate the future generation of female ICT workers. Thus, we really expect your dedication to this effort as it would significantly contribute to making a lasting impression on the lives of our young ladies,” he said.
