The Minister of Communication, Digitalisation and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has launched Ghana’s participation in this year’s Osaka World Expo to be held in Japan.
He said government would leverage Japan’s expertise to strengthen Information Communication Technology ecosystem to expand broadband access in the country.
Mr George stated this in Accra on Friday during an interaction with the media on Ghana’s participation in this year’s Osaka World Exhibition currently underway in Japan.
The programme which began on April 13, 2025 and will end on October 13, 2025 is on the theme “Designing Future Societies for Our Lives.”
The programme is organised yearly to showcase Japan’s prowess in technology and offer countries and private sector to sell their products and build partnerships.
Ghana will participate in the programme from August 15, 2025 and hold the Ghana Day celebration on September 11, 2025, to celebrate the country’s digital progress.
The Minister said the government was committed to deepening collaboration with the Japanese government on technology development.
Describing the Osaka World Expo as a landmark event, he said it offered a transformative platform to showcase Ghana’s vibrant ICT sector and its immense potential.
“The Osaka World Expo 2025 presents a unique opportunity for Ghana’s ICT sector to shine on the global stage,” he said.
Mr Nartey stressed that Ghana’s participation would highlight innovative projects and services by the Ghanaian private sector, from FinTech and E- governance to digital health and smart solutions, which were driving Ghana’s digital transformation.
The Minister said outfit would partner and encourage more private sector ICT organisations to attend the expo.
“By partnering with dynamic ICT firms, we aim to open doors for meaningful partnerships, attract investments and build bridges with Japanese businesses,” he said.
Mr George said the collaboration was part of a broader vision to position Ghana as a hub for
ICT excellence in Africa, creating opportunities for private sector businesses to thrive.
The Deputy Charge d’ affaires of the Japanese Embassy, Mr Naoki Mitori, in his remarks said the programme was meant to help the global community to learn about the inroads Japan had chalked in the area of technology as well as the private sector, to build partnerships.
He said as of the end of May, 2025, a total of five million people had already visited the exhibit Mr Mitori said the Osaka World Expo presented avenue for Ghana and Japan to strengthen their bilateral and trade relations.
He said the development of Ghana’s ICT sector required huge investment.
“The government of Ghana is doing almost efforts to realise the 24-Hour Economy in order to maximise productivity, create jobs and modernised public and private sector operations. Needless to say communication, digital technology and innovation are indispensable to achieve that goal,” he stated.
Mr Mitori encouraged Ghanaian ICT firms to take advantage of the programme to showcase their services to the world.
BY KINGSLEY ASARE