The Sam Nartey George, Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, will be honoured with the Digital Leader of the Year award at the prestigious 14th Digital Innovation Awards (DIA), taking place on Thursday, June 27, 2025, at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra.
In addition to receiving the night’s highest individual recognition, Sam George will serve as Chief Host and deliver the Keynote Address under the theme: “Towards a Strategic Framework for AI”at this esteemed Pan-African event gathering technology leaders, innovators, policymakers, and industry stakeholders from across the continent.
The Digital Leader of the Year award is presented annually to a public figure who has demonstrated visionary leadership, championed inclusive digital policies, and delivered impactful results in advancing national and continental digital economies.
Since assuming office, George has led a bold and fast-paced transformation agenda for Ghana’s digital future. Notable milestones under his leadership include the launch of the One Million Coders Programme—aimed at training, reskilling, and upskilling a new generation of Ghanaian digital talent—and the successful negotiation of an affordable data bundle initiative with MTN, Telecel, and AT Ghana, offering 6GB for GHS10 during selected public holidays, significantly easing data access for millions of Ghanaians.
“Ghana is rapidly positioning itself as a digital powerhouse on the continent,” Mr George remarked in a recent interview. “And we are committed to ensuring that every Ghanaian, regardless of location, has access to the tools and skills needed to thrive in a digital economy.”
About the Digital Innovation Awards
Formerly known as the Ghana Information Technology & Telecom Awards (GITTA), the Digital Innovation Awards (DIA) is now in its 14th year and has evolved into Africa’s most prestigious platform recognizing excellence in innovation, digital transformation, and emerging technology.
Organized by InstinctWave Group, DIA is widely regarded as the “Oscars of the ICT industry.” It honours institutions and individuals whose work has had far-reaching impact in areas such as government service delivery, fintech, telecoms, education, health, agriculture, and beyond.
“Sam George has demonstrated that visionary leadership, backed by action and partnerships, can redefine a nation’s digital trajectory,” said Akin Naphtal, CEO of InstinctWave. “This recognition is both timely and well-deserved.”
The 2025 edition promises an inspiring evening of celebration, networking, and cultural appreciation, featuring live performances, the unveiling of winners across several new categories, and the official Pan-African expansion of the awards scheme.
A Legacy of Innovation, A Future Without Borders
Founded in 2010, GITTA was established to recognize Ghana’s rising stars in ICT;
The 14th edition marks a transformative moment, as the awards officially expand their scope beyond Ghana, with new categories celebrating Pan-African leadership, digital innovation, and impact across the continent.
By spotlighting leaders and changemakers from countries like Nigeria, Kenya, Rwanda, Botswana, South Africa, Ethiopia, and beyond, the Digital Innovation Awards 2025 is set to champion the collective digital future of Africa.
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