GIFEC To Equip All Community Information Centers Nationwide
By Bashiru Nuhu Bapugu
The Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC), has announced plans to equip all Community Information Centers (CIC) across the country by the end of the year. Recently, GIFEC, in collaboration with various partners, concluded a three-day training program for girls in ICT in the Upper West Region. The event attracted numerous partners and participants for its grand conclusion. The CEO of GIFEC indicated that the CICs would be activated in the coming months to facilitate continuous learning for these young girls upon their return.
GIFEC, which is operating under the Ministry of Communication, Innovation, and Digital Technology through its capacity-building program, has been instrumental in providing ICT, literacy, and digital skills to diverse groups within the country, including women, students, teachers, community leaders, and the youth. During the concluding ceremony of the girls in ICT program, Acting Chief Executive Officer Mr. Sofo Tanko Rashid Computer emphasized that the initiative aligns with GIFEC’s mission by targeting young girls and equipping them with foundational ICT skills. This early introduction to ICT aims to prepare them for advanced digital courses in the future.
Mr. Tanko also highlighted that previously neglected Community Information Centers (CIC) across the nation would be revitalized to ensure these young girls can continue their learning journey when they return to their communities. This marks a significant shift from past practices where training was provided without sustained follow-up. “Under the current administration, these CICs will be reactivated and furnished with digital equipment to serve as lifelong learning centers for the girls”. He added
The climax event of the girls in ICT program brought together 1,000 young girls from all 11 districts in the Upper West Region, along with mentors, facilitators, personnel from the Ministry, GIFEC board members, sponsors, traditional authorities, including Wa Naa as Chairman, media, and the general public. The grand durbar was held at Fanco Hotel on October 7, 2025. During the ceremony, 100 selected girls, teachers, and other distinguished individuals were recognized with awards, including laptops, bags, and certificates. The top three winners among the girls received a laptop, certificate, cash prize, plaque, and hamper from ADB, the ministry of communication will also established a fully equipped ICT laboratory in their schools.
A student from Wa Central, Bernita Etornam Gyan, was honored as the overall best girl in ICT, while the second and third places were awarded to Delara Emma Nomah and Grace Lovia Nkrumah Donkor from Nadowli District, respectively. Sissala East secured the fourth position. The event also featured a cultural display by the people of ‘Dagaaba Nuriyini’ to enrich the ceremony.