By Daniel Bampoe
The Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Samuel Awuku, has called for a fundamental shift in Ghana’s approach to digital education, urging government to move beyond conventional funding models and embrace strategic partnerships with private sector tech innovators to better prepare the country’s youth for a rapidly evolving global economy.
Speaking at the “Tech for All” Campus Tour held at Mamfe Methodist Girls’ Senior High School, the lawmaker stressed that the rise of robotics, artificial intelligence, and automation demands a more practical and industry-driven approach to digital literacy.
According to him, while public investment in education remains essential, it must be complemented by targeted collaborations with experts actively shaping the technology landscape.
Sammi Awuku argued that simply increasing budgetary allocations to digital education will not be sufficient to bridge the country’s widening digital divide unless those resources are strategically deployed through partnerships that prioritize hands-on learning and innovation.
He maintained that aligning educational efforts with industry realities will ensure that students are equipped not just with theoretical knowledge, but with relevant, future-ready skills.
The event formed part of the broader “Tech for All” initiative led by Tech Hub Africa, a platform focused on nurturing digital talent and fostering innovation among young people across Ghana.
The initiative seeks to create opportunities for students to engage directly with emerging technologies while cultivating problem-solving skills critical to national development.
Sammi Awuku further encouraged government to identify and invest in individual tech experts, startups, and organizations with proven capacity to deliver impactful training.
He noted that leveraging the expertise of such actors would help cultivate what he described as “fertile minds,” capable of driving the digital transformation agenda and competing on the global stage.
In her address, Co-founder of Tech Hub Africa, Doreen Awuku Agyeman, outlined an ambitious vision to establish a network of technology hubs across all regions of the country.
She explained that the initiative is rooted in the belief that access alone is not enough, and that equipping young Africans with practical digital skills is key to solving local and continental challenges.
Mrs. Agyeman indicated that the planned regional hubs will focus on underserved communities, ensuring that geographical location does not limit a child’s exposure to digital opportunities. These centers are expected to offer advanced training in coding, robotics, and software development, while also serving as incubation spaces for innovation, where young talents can develop ideas, build prototypes, and connect with the global tech ecosystem.
The call by Sammi Awuku adds to growing national conversations around digital transformation and youth empowerment, as stakeholders increasingly emphasize the need for collaborative, forward-looking strategies to position Ghana competitively in the digital age.
