The Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC) has intensified stakeholder engagement in the Oti Region ahead of the upcoming Girls in ICT training programme, reinforcing its commitment to digital inclusion and the empowerment of young girls through technology.

The regional inception meeting, held on October 29, 2026, at the Oti Regional Coordinating Council, brought together key stakeholders to deliberate on preparations for the programme and strengthen collaboration towards its successful implementation.

The Oti Regional Minister was represented by Prince Katie Oyekunle, Assistant Director in Charge of Administration at the Oti Regional Coordinating Council, who highlighted the importance of stakeholder collaboration in promoting digital literacy and expanding opportunities for girls to participate in the digital economy.

Leading the GIFEC delegation, the Director of Operations, Alhaji Yahaya Zakaria Osman, engaged participants on the operational arrangements and coordination required to facilitate the effective delivery of the training programme

The Girls in ICT initiative, implemented under the Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, with GIFEC playing a key supporting role, seeks to equip girls with relevant digital competencies, stimulate their interest in technology and prepare them to take advantage of emerging opportunities in the digital space. The inception meeting forms part of GIFEC’s broader stakeholder engagement efforts to strengthen regional coordination, secure the necessary support and promote the effective implementation of the programme. Through initiatives such as Girls in ICT, GIFEC continues to advance its digital inclusion agenda, contributing to efforts to bridge the digital divide and nurture a new generation of female technology leaders

Key Discussion Points

• Stakeholder Engagement: GIFEC held a regional inception meeting to strengthen collaboration ahead of the Girls in ICT training programme.
• Digital Inclusion:The programme aims to improve digital literacy and reduce the digital divide among young girls in the Oti Region.
• Empowering Girls:Girls will be equipped with relevant technology skills to increase their participation in the digital economy.
• Regional Coordination: GIFEC and regional authorities discussed operational plans and the support needed for effective programme implementation
• Future Female Leaders:The initiative seeks to inspire and develop a new generation of female technology leaders in Ghana.