Nineteen staff of the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) have successfully completed a comprehensive digital training programme aimed at strengthening their capacity and improving productivity in delivering on their mandate as Ghana’s central data institution.
Organized under the auspices of Accra Technical University (ATU), the training equipped participants with hands-on skills in Advanced Excel, Statistics, and Power BI, vital tools for efficient data gathering, analysis, and visualization in today’s digital landscape. In a graduation ceremony held at the University’s Council Chamber on June 4, 2025, the lead facilitator, Professor Nana Yaw Asabre, reflected on the learning experience and emphasized the value of the programme to the professional advancement of GSS staff. He disclosed that the AFOS Digital Centre at ATU has so far trained 196 individuals across six batches, underscoring the University’s dedication to supporting industry through targeted capacity-building initiatives.
Government Statistician, Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu, welcomed the successful completion of the programme, describing it as a strategic step towards boosting efficiency and performance in the Service’s operations. He reiterated the importance of digital literacy in the evolving data ecosystem and expressed interest in expanding the partnership through a formal memorandum of understanding. He also proposed an exchange programme to foster knowledge-sharing between GSS and ATU staff.
Acting Vice-Chancellor of ATU, Professor Amevi Ackapovi, congratulated the graduates and commended their dedication to acquiring new skills. He acknowledged the pivotal role of the Ghana Statistical Service in the national development agenda, highlighting the trust placed in the institution by academia, researchers, and policymakers. Professor Ackapovi recalled the University’s previous collaboration with GSS on the “Hackathon” competition, which saw students create a data repository, and praised such initiatives as forward-thinking in an era where data is regarded as a strategic asset. The graduation ceremony was a crowning of an impactful training programme and celebrated a growing partnership between ATU and GSS, as the two institutions reflected a shared commitment to knowledge transfer, innovation, and national development.
