Let’s give priority to ICT education - Asantehene

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu the second, has appealed to the Telecommunication Companies (Telecos) to do more in support of the promotion of information, communication and technology (ICT) education in the country.

They should donate computers and assist to connect schools to the internet.

He was receiving a delegation from Vodafone-Ghana, led by its Board Chairman, Mr Kwabena Quansah, to the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi.

They had called to pay homage to the King to strengthen the relationship between the company and the palace.

Otumfuo Osei Tutu said it was important to give priority to computer literacy, to ensure that the nation’s youth were not left behind by globalization.

He noted that the society had become increasingly knowledge-based, and the only way to make the young people competitive on the job market was to aid them to develop skills in ICT.

The Asantehene urged the management of Vodafone to continue to put premium on customer care and best management practices.

Mr Quansah announced plans by the company to open a modern retail outlet in Kumasi, to expand its range of services to the public.