GH¢135 million invested in National ID programme since January – Finance Minister
The Minister of Finance, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has announced that the government has undertaken significant efforts to digitalise the economy with the investment of approximately GH¢135 million in the national identification programme since January 2024.
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According to the Minister, this initiative was aimed at involving every citizen in the revival of the economy.
Dr Amin Adam, who is also the Member of Parliament for Karaga, believe this investment was a crucial part of the government's strategy to enhance economic participation and efficiency.
He made the revelation during the 2024 mid-year budget review presented in Parliament on Tuesday, July 23.
"Mr Speaker, to advance our digitalisation drive and expand our unique identification system, we have invested about 135 million Ghana cedis in the National Identification Programme since January 2024," he said.
Dr Amin Adam also emphasised government's commitment to revitalizing the economy for the benefit of all Ghanaians while highlighting the importance of digitalisation in achieving this goal.
The Minister also assured that the government remained focused on maintaining the progress made so far and was determined not to derail the gains achieved in economic recovery and development.
"Mr. Speaker, this significant progress has been underpinned by an environment of enhanced and inclusive engagements with key stakeholders. These engagements have provided useful feedback, improved understanding and bolstered cooperation."
"Mr. Speaker, the stabilisation is real. We are determined to stay the course of our fiscal consolidation programme. Increased attention will continue to be given to prudent management of approved expenditures and improved revenue mobilisation," he added.