Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has called on management of social media app, TikTok, to strengthen enforcement of age restrictions and implement tougher safeguards to protect children from harmful online content.

The appeal was made during a courtesy call by a TikTok delegation led by Tokunbo Ibrahim, the platform's Government Relations and Public Policy Lead for West Africa.

The meeting, which was held at the ministry on June 26, 2025, focused on exploring opportunities for collaboration in platform safety, digital innovation, and content regulation.

Sam George emphasised the need to shield children from harmful online content. "Online safety for children is non-negotiable.