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The national computer science programme has been reintroduced in Accra to equip Ghana’s youth with the digital skills and mindset needed for national development. The programme aims to promote digital literacy, innovation, and technology-driven learning among young people.
The programme serves as a platform for building focus, discipline, and digital competence among Ghanaian youth. By doing so, it is expected to strengthen ICT inclusion in schools and inspire innovation among Ghana’s youth, aligning with the country’s broader digital transformation agenda.
Kobby Prairie, the author and brain behind the initiative, emphasized the importance of adapting to the fast-changing digital world. “The research behind this book and the programme itself is meant to help us focus on what truly matters. We must build not only our digital skills but also the mindset to serve and transform our nation.”
However, challenges such as limited ICT infrastructure and high data costs continue to affect learning. The Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Digital Centres, Hon. Dzifa Gunu, highlighted these challenges and called for more investments in technology parks, internet connectivity, and digital centres to make ICT education more accessible.
The Senior Paramount Chief of Education of the Bakaloko Kingdom, Chief Meredith Beal, praised the initiative, saying Africa has a wealth of stories and talents that can be amplified through technology and better digital infrastructure.
The programme’s launch was accompanied by the unveiling of a book titled ‘Reset & Reboot’, which encourages young people to direct their energy toward purposeful and impactful work while embracing technology as a tool for transformation. The event brought together dignitaries from Ghana and the diaspora, including academics and traditional leaders, all of whom expressed their support for the initiative.
By reintroducing the national computer science programme, Ghana is taking a significant step towards equipping its youth with the digital skills and mindset needed to drive national development and compete in the global economy.
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