Stephane Nwolley, CEO of Mpontu Technologies, is calling on the Ghanaian government to act decisively and invest in artificial intelligence (AI) if the country hopes to remain competitive in the global digital economy.
Speaking on the fourth week of the Citi Business Festival 2025 On-Air Series, Nwolley cautioned that Ghana risks being left behind as other countries make bold moves in the AI space. He pointed to examples from the U.S., China, and the Middle East—where national governments are engaging tech developers and pouring billions into AI development—as a signal of what Ghana must emulate.
Nwolley stressed that Ghana’s future economic competitiveness depends on whether it can effectively integrate AI into key sectors like healthcare, agriculture, education, and finance. He said Ghana must begin laying down the right infrastructure and support systems now, or risk missing out on transformative opportunities.
At the heart of his message was a push for deliberate public-private partnerships, and an ecosystem-wide approach to AI adoption. He argued that collaboration between government, startups, researchers, and developers would be essential to accelerate progress.
“Mpontu Technologies has started laying the groundwork, but the broader vision will need state-level commitment,” he said, citing the need for investment in infrastructure, homegrown AI model development, and targeted training for local talent.
Nwolley’s remarks were part of a broader conversation about Africa’s positioning in the global AI revolution, as featured during the ongoing Citi Business Festival, supported by 97.3 Citi FM, Channel One TV, Absa Bank, MTN Ghana, and Zonda Tech Ghana Ltd.
