At the prestigious Cambridge Africa Business Conference, Ghana's Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia delivered a rousing message of purpose and progress, declaring, "I was made for this!" His bold statement punctuated a keynote address that outlined Africa's digital transformation as not just a policy priority but a personal mission.
The statement captured the audience's attention and quickly trended on social media.
Dr Bawumia positioned himself as a champion of Africa's emerging digital future, urging African leaders and institutions to seize the moment. "This is Africa's time," he told participants. "We are witnessing a convergence of talent, innovation, and policy readiness that must not be squandered." His address covered Ghana's achievements in digitization, from mobile money interoperability to digital national identity systems.
He argued that technology can help Africa leapfrog traditional development barriers.
