The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations has launched a Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop under the National Girls-in-ICT Programme to equip 100 educators with ICT skills.
The training runs from 18–22 September 2025 at Simon Diedong Dombo University in Wa.
The chosen educators, selected from all 11 districts of the Upper West Region, will participate in comprehensive sessions focused on digital skills and computer literacy.
Upon completion of the one-week programme, these teachers are expected to impart the knowledge acquired to 1,000 selected girls ranging from Primary Four to Junior High School throughout the region.
The training runs from 18–22 September 2025 at Simon Diedong Dombo University in Wa.
The chosen educators, selected from all 11 districts of the Upper West Region, will participate in comprehensive sessions focused on digital skills and computer literacy.
Upon completion of the one-week programme, these teachers are expected to impart the knowledge acquired to 1,000 selected girls ranging from Primary Four to Junior High School throughout the region.
This initiative aims not only to address the digital gender gap but also to motivate and cultivate the next generation of female innovators.
During the opening ceremony, the Upper West Regional Minister, Hon. Charles Lwanga Puozuing Esq., praised the Ministry for designating the region as a key location for the training.
He encouraged the teachers to engage in the programme with dedication, emphasizing that their roles as mentors and role models are vital in shaping Ghana’s digital future.
Mr. Austin Hesse, the Director of Policy, Planning, Budgeting, Monitoring and Evaluation (PPBME) at the Ministry, also underscored the transformative impact of the programme.
He pointed out that since its launch, over 15,981 girls and 1,292 teachers across the country have received training in ICT, coding, machine learning, and other digital skills.
He emphasized that the Girls-In-ICT initiative offers a distinctive opportunity to bridge the participation gap in digital technology, particularly among young girls.
The programme ends with a competition, mentorship sessions, and awards for the top participants.
During the opening ceremony, the Upper West Regional Minister, Hon. Charles Lwanga Puozuing Esq., praised the Ministry for designating the region as a key location for the training.
He encouraged the teachers to engage in the programme with dedication, emphasizing that their roles as mentors and role models are vital in shaping Ghana’s digital future.
Mr. Austin Hesse, the Director of Policy, Planning, Budgeting, Monitoring and Evaluation (PPBME) at the Ministry, also underscored the transformative impact of the programme.
He pointed out that since its launch, over 15,981 girls and 1,292 teachers across the country have received training in ICT, coding, machine learning, and other digital skills.
He emphasized that the Girls-In-ICT initiative offers a distinctive opportunity to bridge the participation gap in digital technology, particularly among young girls.
The programme ends with a competition, mentorship sessions, and awards for the top participants.
The Training of Trainers program in the Upper West Region mirrors a similar initiative in the Volta Region, with the Savannah Region set to be the next location to conduct the program.
