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The Minister for Communication, Innovations and Digital Technologies, Sam George, has announced that the government is embarking on one of the most comprehensive legal reforms of Ghana’s communications sector since 1996.
Speaking on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at the launch of the 30th Anniversary of the National Communications Authority (NCA), the Minister disclosed that the Ministry is currently working on a package of approximately 15 new and revised bills aimed at modernising the country’s digital and communications landscape.
“The Government is undertaking one of the most comprehensive updates to the sector’s legal framework since 1996. The Ministry is currently working on a package of approximately 15 new and revised Bills aimed at modernising communications regulation, data governance, digital services, cybersecurity, and oversight of emerging technologies,” he said.
According to him, the reform programme is designed to ensure Ghana’s digital ecosystem remains competitive, secure, and innovation-friendly in an increasingly dynamic global environment.
Beyond the legislative overhaul, Mr. George highlighted the launch of the One Million Coders Programme, a flagship initiative intended to equip Ghanaian youth with globally competitive digital skills.
“Infrastructure alone does not create opportunity. That is why the Government has launched the One Million Coders Programme. Digital access must lead to productivity, and connectivity must translate into opportunity,” he stated.
The Minister explained that the combined focus on regulatory reform and skills development forms part of the government’s broader strategy to strengthen Ghana’s digital economy and position the country as a leading technology hub within the region.
He added that the reforms will not only improve regulatory oversight but also create an enabling environment for innovation, investment, and responsible technology development.