Over 1,000 girls gathered on 24th June, 2025 at the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) Cedi Auditorium in Ho, for the 2025 Girls-In-ICT Mentorship Day. It was an important event aimed at inspiring the beneciary girls to pursue careers in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and STEM fields.
The event, organized under the Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations’ flagship Girls-In-ICT initiative, brought together leading women experts in ICT to mentor and inspire the next generation of female tech leaders.
The Chairperson, Ms. Yaa Amankwaa Opuni, emphasized that the initiative is part of the Ministry’s target to train 3,000 girls and 300 ICT/STEM teachers across the Volta, Upper East, and Upper West Regions this year, reinforcing Ghana’s commitment to digital inclusion.
She highlighted the underrepresentation of women in ICT, noting that only 30% of ICT professionals globally are women, with even lower figures in Africa and Ghana. This, she said, underscores the urgent need to include more girls and women in technology.
Addressing the mentees, she praised their achievements, stating that their mastery of coding, application design, and problem-solving are not just skills but powerful tools to reshape Ghana’s technological landscape.
”As you sit here in this room, you embody something truly outstanding. Every line of code you have mastered, every application you have designed, every challenge you have overcome in your ICT training are not simply skills you have acquired. They are powerful tools you now possess to reshape our nation’s technological landscape.” She reiterated
She challenged stereotypes, declaring that the certificates awarded to the girls are “bold declarations challenging outdated stereotypes” and proof that young women can excel in advanced ICT concepts.
Ms. Amankwaa underscored the transformative power of mentorship, describing it as a “sacred space” where questions are encouraged, dreams are nurtured, and confidence is built.
She called on the girls to engage fully, ask bold questions, and dream without reservation, urging them to see the event as a launchpad for greatness.
”what we are creating here today through mentorship represent nothing less than a magical transformation of raw potential into tangible achievement. This is far more than just another program; it is a thriving ecosystem where brilliance is nurtured, where “I think I can” evolves into “I know I will,” and where the seeds of today’s curiosity blossom into tomorrow’s groundbreaking innovations”. She added
The Chairperson concluded by reminding participants that the future of technology in Ghana depends on their passion, creativity, and dedication, and encouraged them to seize the opportunities ahead.
