The flagship AI Africa Project by the Vanuatu Trade Commission Ghana has received official endorsement from the Diaspora Affairs Office at the Office of the President of the Republic of Ghana.
This significant endorsement reinforces Ghana’s strategic commitment to digital transformation, diaspora engagement, and pan-African innovation.
In the letter of endorsement, Kofi Okyere Darko (KOD), Director of the Diaspora Affairs Office, praised the Commission’s leadership and vision:
“The strides made by your Commission since its establishment in January 2023, under your capable leadership, are commendable. You have demonstrated visionary diplomacy by positioning Vanuatu as a valuable trade and development partner for Ghana and Africa.”
The AI Africa Project is a continent-wide initiative led by the Vanuatu Trade Commission Ghana in collaboration with key educational and financial institutions. Its goal is to train over 1 million Ghanaians and 10 million Africans in artificial intelligence, digital tools, and emerging technologies—empowering a future-ready workforce capable of thriving in the global digital economy.
The initiative is also aligned with the Commission’s broader mandate with the African Diaspora Central Bank (ADCB) to equip more than 11 million Africans with practical AI skills for economic development and innovation.
The collaboration aligns directly with several key national initiatives, including:
Ghana’s Digital Agenda – 1 Million Coders
President John Dramani Mahama’s 24-Hour Economy Mandate
The National AI Strategy
The Implementation Phase of the Ghana Diaspora Engagement Policy (DEP)
With this Presidential endorsement, the project gains increased visibility, credibility, and momentum, opening up opportunities for public-private partnerships and encouraging institutions to collaborate with the Vanuatu Trade Commission Ghana and the Diaspora Affairs Office at the Presidency.
During a stakeholder meeting, DAOOP reaffirmed its endorsement and its intention to integrate the AI Africa Project within the Inter-Sectoral Implementation Committee (ISIC) framework.
This approach ensures cross-sectoral impact across public institutions, diaspora networks, TVET and tertiary institutions, and youth development platforms.
The Vanuatu Trade Commission was also commended for its commitment to inclusive innovation, education diplomacy, and diaspora-led development.
DAOOP expressed pride in welcoming the Commission as an official partner in advancing Ghana’s AI and digital transformation ecosystem.
According to H.E. Amb. Prof. Hugh Keku Aryee, Vanuatu Trade Commissioner to Ghana:
“This endorsement reflects our shared commitment to Africa’s digital renaissance. We are honored by the Office of the President’s recognition and remain focused on delivering sustainable innovation, inclusive economic participation, and youth empowerment across the continent.”
The Vanuatu Trade Commission, Ghana, is now inviting corporate and development partners, particularly in telecommunications, automotive, financial services, energy, education, tourism and hospitality, media, and the creative industries, to be part of this visionary initiative driving Africa’s digital future.
