Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has announced a major overhaul of the Ghana.Gov platform that will make more than 16,000 government services accessible to citizens and businesses online.
Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday, July 3, the Minister said the move is part of a bold digital transformation agenda aimed at improving the delivery, transparency, and efficiency of public services across the country.
“The Ghana.Gov platform is undergoing comprehensive reengineering led by the Ministry and NITA to modernise citizen interaction with government. The redesigned site, which will launch after the public tender process, will feature significantly faster access, full Ghana Card integration, and an intuitive, streamlined interface tailored for both individuals and businesses,” he announced.
According to Mr. George, the upgraded platform is being developed in partnership with the National Information Technology Agency (NITA) and will serve as a single digital gateway to thousands of government services, from business registration and passport applications to utility payments and licensing.
“We intend to put 16,000 government services on that platform,” he affirmed, underlining the administration’s commitment to making public services more accessible, efficient, and citizen-friendly.
The platform, once operational, will remove bureaucratic bottlenecks and reduce in-person visits to government offices, allowing Ghanaians to access essential services securely and seamlessly from their mobile phones or computers.
In addition to the digital upgrade, the Minister reassured the public that the government remains committed to protecting democratic freedoms while addressing the spread of harmful digital content. He revealed that the National Misinformation and Disinformation Bill is in its final stages and will soon be laid before Parliament.
The legislation, he said, is designed to combat the intentional spread of falsehoods in the digital space while safeguarding free speech.
