{"id":66300,"date":"2024-02-07T18:43:42","date_gmt":"2024-02-07T18:43:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ghana\/?p=66300"},"modified":"2024-02-07T16:20:06","modified_gmt":"2024-02-07T16:20:06","slug":"may-the-lord-be-your-help-as-you-step-out-into-your-own-day-kon-tells-bawumia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ghana\/all-news\/may-the-lord-be-your-help-as-you-step-out-into-your-own-day-kon-tells-bawumia","title":{"rendered":"May the Lord be your help as you step out into your own day \u2013 KON tells Bawumia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Ghana. <\/strong><\/span><b>Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah (KON) has wished Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia well as the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) prepares to outline his messages to Ghanaians.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Dr Bawumia\u2019s address is expected to focus more on his digitalisation agenda for the country.<\/p>\n<p>The theme for the address is \u201cGhana\u2019s Next Chapter: Selfless Leadership and Bold Solutions for the Future.\u201d The address will take place at the Kofi-Ohene Konadu Auditorium of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) on Wednesday, February 7.<\/p>\n<p>The Vice President\u2019s speech is expected to also emphasize leveraging technology, data, and systems to foster inclusive economic growth.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Bawumia aims to position Ghana as a digital hub for Africa, narrowing the digital divide and applying digital technology and artificial intelligence to transform sectors such as healthcare, education, and public service delivery.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Bawumia became the first-ever leader of the NPP of northern descent. Having won the special and main presidential candidate elections of the party, he will take over the reins of the party from his current boss, President Akufo-Addo.<\/p>\n<p>Since assuming office in 2017, Mr Bawumia has championed a plethora of digital transformation initiatives, especially within the public sector. This drive won him accolades like \u201cdigitalisation man\u201d or \u201cdigital Bawumia.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Some of his digital initiatives include Ghana.gov payment options, mobile money interoperability, and GhanaPost GPS, amongst others.<\/p>\n<p>In a post on his X platform, Mr Oppong Nkrumah who is also lawmaker for Ofoase Ayirebi said \u201cEvery leader must have a clear bold vision which has the potential to significantly impact the lives of his people.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe time has come for H.E. Dr. @MBawumia to outline HIS vision for Ghana. May the Lord be your help as you step out into your own day boss.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ghana\">Ghana<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Ghana. Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah (KON) has wished Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia well as the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) prepares to outline his messages to Ghanaians. Dr Bawumia\u2019s address is expected to focus more on his digitalisation agenda for the country. 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