Ghana Cabinet Approves $250m AI Centre, Sets April Launch for National AI Strategy

Ghana’s Cabinet has approved a $250 million investment to establish a national Artificial Intelligence computer centre, as the country moves decisively to position itself as a leading hub for responsible AI innovation on the African continent.

The announcement was made by the Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, at the just ended National Stakeholder Engagement on Ghana’s AI Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM) Report, held on Tuesday, 31st March 2026 at the Best Western Premier Hotel in Accra.

The engagement was put together by the Ministry in partnership with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), with funding support from the European Union.

Samuel Nartey George also disclosed that Ghana’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy has received Cabinet approval and is set for an official launch on 24th April 2026,a development he described as a milestone in the country’s digital policy journey.

“Today marks a decisive step in Ghana’s path toward a responsible, innovative, and globally competitive Artificial Intelligence Ecosystem,” the Minister stated.

The Minister also added that strengthening data governance systems, investment in AI research and computing infrastructure, expanding AI education and digital skills and embedding ethical safeguards in deployment will guide its implementation

He then called on researchers, startups, the private sector, and civil society to move beyond observation to active participation.

“The decisions and commitments we make today will have far-reaching implications and will shape Ghana’s technological future for decades to come,” he said.

Also giving his remarks,UNESCO Representative Mr. Moukala stressed that strong institutions remain the bedrock of any successful digital transformation, calling for a multi-sectoral approach to AI governance and urging regulatory bodies to remain as agile as the technologies they oversee.

“Let today’s validation be the catalyst for action. Let this report guide your investments, inform your policies, and shape your collaborations. Together, we can ensure that Artificial Intelligence in Ghana is a tool for flourishing, an instrument of justice, and a legacy for the generations of Ghanaians to come,” he concluded.

The Minister further noted that the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat, headquartered in Accra, places Ghana at the centre of the continent’s emerging digital trade ecosystem reinforcing the strategic significance of the country’s AI agenda at both local and continental levels.

The AI centre is expected to support research, development, and deployment across key sectors including agriculture, healthcare, education, and financial services in line with President John Dramani Mahama’s vision to drive Ghana’s digital economy forward.