President John Dramani Mahama has called for urgent expansion of internet access across Africa, emphasising its critical role in bridging the digital divide and driving prosperity on the continent.
Speaking at the Africa Prosperity Dialogues 2025, President Mahama urged African leaders to prioritize investments in digital infrastructure, citing the transformative impact it could have on trade, commerce, and economic participation He opined that expanding internet access and digital infrastructure is essential to unlocking the success of Africa.
This according to him, will help create new opportunities for people to start businesses, innovate and get jobs, which will ultimately bring prosperity. "The fourth industrial revolution presents a golden opportunity for Africans to reform traditional development modules.
We don't need to go back to inventing the wheel.
