Ghana’s public sector artificial intelligence (AI) training programme has entered its second cohort at Akuse, with senior government officials participating in sessions designed to move beyond awareness and embed AI directly into institutional decision-making.
The National AI Masterclass, Akuse Cohort 2, organised by the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations in partnership with AI Africa and Knowledge Web Center, ran from March 21 to 25 and targeted deputy directors and senior officers across ministries, departments, and agencies.
Chief Director at the ministry, Alexander Yaw Arphul, said the programme reflects government’s commitment to improving institutional efficiency and preparing public agencies to contribute meaningfully to Ghana’s digital economy. The training focuses on equipping officials with practical tools to apply AI in policy and service delivery, moving past introductory knowledge toward integrated, deployable systems.
Facilitator David King Boison cautioned that technical competence alone would not drive the transformation government is seeking. “AI alone is not enough; true national transformation requires the integration of human judgment, strategy, ethics, and multiple forms of intelligence,” he said.
Director for Digital Technology, Samuel Antwi-Gyekye, said approximately 100 public officials have now completed training across earlier phases of the programme, with each cohort focused on translating AI capability into governance practice.
President Mahama has issued a directive requiring all government agencies to integrate AI tools into public sector operations during 2026, and an Emerging Technologies Bill covering AI, blockchain, and robotics is currently in draft form to establish ethical and data governance standards. The Akuse programme serves as the on-the-ground delivery arm of that policy framework.
Upon completion, institutions are expected to have AI-ready officers, customised use cases, institution-specific tools, and a 90-day roadmap for adoption, paving the way for sector-specific applications in health logistics, climate security, and digital automation.
Source : www.newsghana.com.gh
