Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has highlighted digitalisation as a cornerstone of Ghana’s economic strategy, spearheaded by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s administration.
Speaking at the launch of the CitizenApp on Monday, October 7, 2024, Dr Bawumia underscored the significance of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, noting that digital innovation is reshaping global economies. He emphasized the government’s commitment to ensuring that Ghana fully embraces this transformation.
The CitizenApp, designed to serve as a one-stop platform, will allow citizens to access various government services, report issues, and receive real-time updates on public matters.
Dr Bawumia described the app as a personalized tool for all Ghanaians, enhancing convenience and transparency in interactions with government agencies.
It aims to make processes more efficient and strengthen communication between the public and state institutions.
“Under the leadership of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, we have made digitisation a central pillar of our economic strategy. Recognising that the fourth industrial revolution is already happening and it is reshaping global landscapes.
“As a country, that has missed the previous three revolutions that many nations took advantage of to become developed countries. We must not miss the fourth industrial revolution. We must seize the opportunities that this fourth revolution presents.
“There is mounting empirical evidence that highlights the transformative potential of digital innovation to create jobs, boost productivity, increase income levels and foster wealth creation,” he stated.