During a two‑week AI training programme that hosted participants from the Netherlands and other parts of Europe, Joseph Anto, Chief Technology Officer of Trinity Software Centre, called on the government to make a deliberate investment in the local software industry. He said such backing would create jobs, keep skilled professionals in Ghana and strengthen the country’s digital economy.
Anto noted that Ghanaian universities, especially Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), produce graduates with solid theoretical knowledge but lack sufficient practical training. He urged stronger collaboration between industry and academia, enhanced mentorship and ongoing professional development to better prepare graduates for the technology sector.
He added that the expanding influence of artificial intelligence offers opportunities for Ghana yet also highlights gaps in the nation’s education and technology systems. “We must invest in our local software manufacturers to create jobs, retain talent, and strengthen our economy,” Anto said.
