OSAKA WORLD EXPO 2025: “Our participation will be robust, impactful” – Sam George

Ghana has officially launched its participation in the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, with a firm promise from the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon. Samuel Nartey George, that the country’s involvement will be “robust and impactful.”

Speaking at the launch event, Hon. George outlined an ambitious roadmap to showcase Ghana’s digital transformation on the global stage.

The Expo, themed “Designing Future Society for Our Lives,” began on April 13 and runs until October 13, 2025, with a special “Ghana Day” slated for September 11.

“Our participation will be robust and impactful,” the Minister declared.

"We will host an exhibition of cutting-edge projects and services, showcasing Ghana’s ICT achievements to a global audience"

"An ICT Business Forum will bring together industry leaders to discuss trends, challenges, and opportunities, while B2B sessions will connect Ghanaian institutions with Japanese counterparts.”

He added that Ghana’s presence at the Expo will highlight innovations in fintech, e-governance, digital health, and smart technologies, positioning the country as a rising tech hub in Africa.

Hon. George further revealed that Ghana is deepening its partnership with Japan through a new Memorandum of Understanding focused on digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, and technology transfer.

"We look forward to leveraging Japan’s expertise to train our youth and expand our digital ecosystem,” he noted.

Deputy Chargé d’Affaires of the Japanese Embassy in Ghana, Mr. Naoki Mitori, speaking on behalf of the Japanese Ambassador, praised the Minister’s commitment and emphasized the Expo as a platform to strengthen bilateral ties.

He also announced Ghana’s active role in the upcoming Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) in August.

Ghana Day on September 11 is expected to draw significant attention at the Osaka Expo, serving as a celebration of Ghana’s digital evolution and a call to investors and partners around the world.

Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith