A Ghana where every property has a unique address, making navigation and delivery services a breeze.
A Ghana where financial transactions are seamless, and access to healthcare is just a drone flight away.
A Ghana where every citizen has a digital identity, unlocking opportunities and streamlining services.
This is the Ghana that Dr. Bawumia has helped shape and yearning to do more through his pioneering initiatives and bold solutions.
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the Vice President of Ghana, has been a dynamic force in the country’s administration since assuming office. Renowned for his visionary approach and commitment to leveraging technology for national development, Dr. Bawumia has championed numerous initiatives across various sectors. This piece explores some of the key initiatives Dr. Bawumia has spearheaded, highlighting their profound impact on Ghana’s socio-economic landscape.
Digital Address System
The National Digital Property Addressing System is one of Dr. Bawumia’s flagship initiatives which divides Ghana into grids of 5m x 5m squares. This system assigns unique addresses to all properties in Ghana, significantly enhancing navigation, delivery services, and emergency response capabilities. Not only does the address system aids resolve security issues, facilitate the activities of health providers, also by registering businesses on the National Digital Property Addressing System, entrepreneurs can easily locate their business addresses, thereby reducing the risk associated with accessing loans, lowering the cost of doing business, and ultimately creating new job opportunities for Ghanaians.
Mobile Money Interoperability
Under the visionary leadership of Dr. Bawumia, the groundbreaking mobile money interoperability policy was launched, enabling effortless transactions between diverse mobile money platforms and banks, thereby significantly enhancing financial inclusion and streamlining financial transactions for millions of Ghanaians.
The mobile money interoperability initiative obviously has deepened financial inclusion, according to the March 2024 Summary of Economic and Financial Data by the Bank of Ghana, active mobile accounts in Ghana as of January 2024 are about 22.9 million as compared to 8.3 million in 2016.
National Identification System (Ghana Card)
The Ghana Card initiative provides a unique identification number to all citizens, facilitating access to various services and enhancing national security. The integration of the Ghana Card with other government services has streamlined processes and improved efficiency.
As of March 15, 2024, a total of 17,918,135 Ghanaians have registered for their National Identification Card (Ghana Card) which has given the government a more accurate count of the population, which has made it easier to plan for the future which will in the long run breach the developmental gap. Also, widely known for its use as a travel document within the ECOWAS sub region, the Ghana Card which was introduced by Dr. Bawumia as part of his many visions for Ghana only needs bilateral agreements signed with other countries and it can be used as a travel document outside the ECOWAS sub-region. I strongly have the conviction that with the man of POSSIBILITIES – Dr. Bawumia in the helm of affairs, this will also be POSSIBLE.
Medical Drone Delivery System
Since its inception in 2019, the medical drone system has revolutionized healthcare delivery in Ghana by leveraging unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to transport vital medical supplies, blood, and vaccines to healthcare facilities nationwide. By harnessing this innovative technology through the vison of Dr Bawumia, Ghana has significantly reduced delivery times, expanded access to essential healthcare services, and streamlined its healthcare system’s efficiency. It is no fluke that the United States Vice President, Kamala Harris acknowledged and praised Dr Bawumia and Ghana for its efforts in improving access to healthcare services, particularly in rural areas. In April 2024, the leading force in drone logistics delivery, Zipline which is a part Ghana’s medical drone system hit a million-delivery mark – an achievement that saw most Ghanaians wowing. The drone system has even taken a step further by delivering exam materials efficiently and reliably reducing logistical headaches for administrators, delayed or possible lost of exam materials, etc.
Dr. Bawumia’s policies have not only modernized Ghana’s infrastructure and services but also laid the foundation for sustainable economic growth.
It is undeniable that we are navigating challenging times, largely triggered by external circumstances. However, the signs of improvement serve as a testament to Dr. Bawumia’s unwavering commitment and vision to transform the nation, demonstrating his potential to drive positive change when given the opportunity.
Driven by his steadfast belief that true leadership is about finding solutions, Dr. Bawumia has always been convinced that transformation is always Possible.
