Sam George urges African countries to prioritise meaningful connectivity over network coverage at ATU conference

Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam Nartey George Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam Nartey George, has called on African countries to redefine digital development by prioritising meaningful connectivity over simply expanding network coverage.

Speaking at the 7th Ordinary Session of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) Conference of Plenipotentiaries (CPL-26) in Abuja, Nigeria, the Minister said true digital inclusion must enable people to actively participate in the digital economy rather than merely providing access to mobile network signals.

Mr George further called for stronger collaboration among African countries, saying the continent has the expertise and capacity to shape its own digital future.