Hon. Samuel Nartey George, Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, wins Public Sector Digital Leader of the Year at the 14th Digital Innovation Awards in Accra.
Hon. Samuel Nartey George Honoured for Outstanding Digital Leadership
Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon. Samuel Nartey George (MP), has been named the Public Sector Digital Leader of the Year at the 14th Digital Innovation Awards held on Friday, June 27, 2025, at the prestigious Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra.
This honor recognizes the Minister’s trailblazing efforts in digital governance, innovation, cybersecurity, and tech policy reforms, solidifying his leadership in Ghana’s digital transformation agenda.
About the Awards – Africa’s Premier Tech Recognition Platform
The Digital Innovation Awards, formerly known as GITTA (Ghana Information Technology and Telecom Awards), is now considered the “Oscars” of Africa’s ICT ecosystem. It celebrates excellence, innovation, and forward-thinking public and private sector efforts across the continent.
The 2025 edition brought together stakeholders from:
- National Communications Authority (NCA)
- Ghana Digital Centres
- Cyber Security Authority Ghana
- Ghana Education Service
- GIFEC
- TikTok, Telecel Ghana, MTN Ghana, Huawei Mobile
- And numerous ministries and tech partners across Africa
Why Hon. George Stands Out
Hon. Samuel George has led several landmark initiatives:
- Launching Ghana’s STEM Feed Partnership with TikTok
- Championing Child Online Protection policies
- Driving local digital content creation
- Supporting tech-enabled education and AI policy development
- Strengthening regulatory frameworks in Ghana’s digital space
His leadership has been pivotal in creating a secure, inclusive, and innovation-driven digital ecosystem.
“This award is for all Ghanaians, especially the young digital innovators transforming our nation,” the Minister said in a post-event interview.
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