Minister Pledges Support After Young Robotics Team Wins International Title
The Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon. Samuel Nartey George (MP), has praised Ghana’s national robotics team for winning top honours at an international competition and announced plans to expand robotics boot camps for schoolchildren across the country.
Speaking at the ministry in Accra, the minister welcomed the team back from the 2026 Robofest World Championships held in Michigan, USA, where they competed and secured the number-one position in the “game” category.
The 2026 Robofest Game challenge is themed "Building Bridges", tasked with teams designing and programming a fully autonomous robot that simulates how construction robots help build bridges by accurately moving and positioning materials. The challenge emphasises precision, navigation, object manipulation, and problem-solving.
“This is a national success. We all benefited from the nation’s institutions’ success,” the minister said.
Hon. George confirmed that the ministry will work with the National Communications Authority and other agencies to launch a robotics summer boot camp in July, with funding sought to include less-privileged schools. He emphasised that robotics offers Ghana’s youth a constructive alternative to passive screen time and will inspire them to solve national problems through technology.
“Getting to the top is the easy part. Staying at the top is even harder,” the minister told the students, urging them to maintain their dedication. “If you continue the hard work and passion that took you to number one, nothing will stop you from remaining there.”
The minister said the government will continue to support hackathons, cybersecurity competitions and other initiatives designed to nurture a pipeline of tech talent, while encouraging parents and communities to back young innovators. The robotics team’s success, he added, demonstrates that Ghanaian youth can compete and excel on the global stage.
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