Government is targeting 70 per cent Ghana 5G coverage by the end of 2028 as part of a broader push to expand high speed connectivity and accelerate the country’s digital transformation.
Deputy Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Mohammed Adams Sukparu, announced the target at the opening of the 2026 National ICT Week.
He said reaching the target would require fresh investment in digital infrastructure, supportive regulation and a rethink of how Ghana manages its limited spectrum resources.
Spectrum rules under review
Government is reviewing its spectrum policies to encourage network deployment while ensuring that the resource delivers greater value to the public.
“We have announced an ambitious target of achieving 70 per cent population coverage of 5G by the end of 2028,” Mr Sukparu said.
He added that spectrum policy must support investment and wider access rather than become a barrier to the deployment of new communication technologies.
The review forms part of planned reforms covering communications, digital services, data governance and emerging technologies. According to the deputy minister, the regulatory framework must give businesses enough certainty to invest while protecting the public interest.
AI and coding programmes gain attention
Mr Sukparu pointed to the launch of Ghana’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy in April 2026 as another important step in the government’s digital agenda.
The strategy provides a framework for responsible and inclusive AI adoption, with attention to infrastructure, data governance, talent development and ethical use.
Government is also expanding digital skills through the One Million Coders Programme. More than 12,000 course completions were recorded during the early weeks of its second phase.
“The programme seeks to equip one million Ghanaians with practical digital and coding skills relevant to employment, entrepreneurship and participation in the digital economy.” - Mr Sukparu
Trust remains part of the equation
Faster internet alone will not settle Ghana’s digital challenge. Mr Sukparu said cybersecurity, data protection and responsible regulation must advance alongside infrastructure.
“Our digital transformation agenda must be underpinned by trust, security and responsible innovation,” he stated.
He called for stronger cooperation among government, universities, technology companies, entrepreneurs and investors to turn research into viable businesses, employment and productivity gains.
Government’s wider ambition, he said, is to create a digital ecosystem that is “efficient, scalable, interoperable and innovative” while making technology a more practical contributor to Ghana’s development.
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