President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to empowering women, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups by enhancing their capacity and providing them with access to finance to create their own jobs.
Delivering his first State of the Nation Address in Parliament, President Mahama emphasized the urgent need to realign Ghana’s education system to meet the demands of the 21st century and the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
He pledged to champion policies that would equip the nation’s youth with critical digital skills, ensuring their competitiveness in today’s technology-driven job market.
"As a country, we must provide meaningful and relevant education that prepares our youth for the realities of a fast-evolving world. The system we have inherited is outdated in many ways and must be reformed to reflect modern demands," President Mahama stated.
He highlighted the One Million Coders program as a key initiative under his administration, designed to train young Ghanaians in coding, web and app development, digital marketing, and other essential digital skills.
According to him, this initiative aims to bridge the digital divide and improve employability in the global digital economy.
Furthermore, President Mahama stressed the importance of leveraging communication, technology, and information to foster innovation, particularly among young people.
He assured Ghanaians that his government would work tirelessly to ensure quality education remains a top priority while addressing longstanding issues of low-earning incomes within the educational system.
"We must commit ourselves to a national dialogue on education—one that ensures our policies reflect the aspirations of the Ghanaian people and the demands of the modern economy," he added.
Mahama’s address comes at a time when Ghana continues to grapple with economic challenges and youth unemployment, making his commitment to educational and digital transformation a critical policy focus for his administration.
Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith
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