By Eunice Hilda A. Mensah
Accra, Jan. 03, GNA – President Akufo-Addo has stated that the digitization of public services, including the Ghana Card, mobile money interoperability, and e-services, has revolutionized service delivery and enhanced transparency.
He emphasized that these initiatives have positioned Ghana as a leader in digital transformation across Africa, with over 18 million citizens registered in the National Identification System.
Speaking during his final State of the Nation Address in Parliament on Friday in Accra, the President also noted how expanding broadband access to rural areas has bridged the digital gap, ensuring broader participation in the digital economy.
“Every citizen’s ability to engage with technology is a testament to our shared belief in progress and innovation.
“Mr Speaker, we have tried to make real many of the slogans that have dominated our public discourse since independence,” he added.
President Akufo-Addo announced that he had approved visa-free travel to Ghana for all African passport holders, effective from the start of this year.
He described this move as the next logical step in advancing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and furthering the goals of the world’s largest trading bloc.
“All these are essential elements to the realisation of the AU’s Agenda 2063, which envisages an integrated and connected Africa by 2063,” he added.
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