The NPP Government has laid, over the past 7 years, the foundation for the creation and sustenance of businesses, jobs and other opportunities for Ghanaian youth in the Fourth Industrial Revolution, which is anchored on digitalization, Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has declared.

With over 18 million Ghanaian residents issued Ghana Cards, implementation of a National Digital Property Address System, implementation of Mobile Money Interoperability (ensuring financial inclusion), integration of the databases of the Births and Deaths Registry, Ghana Health Service and the National Identification Authority (ensuring authenticity of source documents). and the upcoming roll out of a Credit Scoring system, all is set for Ghanaian youth to fully participate in the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Dr Bawumia, who is also the NPP Presidential Candidate, stated on Monday.

Dr Bawumia, who was speaking at the 2024 edition of the International Youth Day held at the Pentecost Convention Centre, Gomoa Fetteh, said Government is committed to expanding digital infrastructure, promoting digital literacy, and ensuring that no one is left behind in this digital revolution while creating jobs for the youth of Ghana

"As leaders, it is our responsibility to empower, support, and amplify your voices by creating opportunities for participation, providing access to education and resources, and promoting an environment where our gallant youth can thrive.

"Our government has been dedicated to these efforts over the past seven years. through various digitalization initiatives that are yielding positive results in every aspect of our socio-economic lives.

Since 2017, our government has focused on transforming Ghana into a digital powerhouse, with a strong emphasis on economic growth, transparency, and inclusivity, Key initiatives include the National Identification System (Ghana Card) and the National Digital Property Address System (Ghana Post GPS). These innovations have simplified access to public services and economic participation.

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