Intelligent CIO Africa Issue 42 | Page 24

LATEST REGIONAL PROJECT UPDATE GHANA The Government in Ghana has approved the Public Communication Technology University Bill to make the Takoradi Campus of the Ghana Technology University College (GTUC) fully autonomous. The bill, when finally assented by President Nana Akufo-Addo, will position the university to deliver technology focused education in the country. NIGERIA The UK has declared its support to the tech sector in Nigeria. The UK–Nigeria Tech Hub is set to launch intervention programmes to support Nigeria’s Tech ecosystem, following its recently concluded survey in the country on start-ups and investors. The project includes a digital skills programme to support Nigeria’s Information Technology sector. 24 INTELLIGENTCIO www.intelligentcio.com