The Chief Executive Officer of Meridian Plus Company Limited, Mr Seth Nana Amoako, has lauded Ghana’s strides in digital transformation, describing the country as a model for the rest of Africa in driving a financially inclusive digital economy.
According to him, Ghana’s progress in the digital space demonstrates the importance of strong policy direction and investment in technology-driven development.
Mr Amoako made the remarks when Meridian Plus Company Limited participated in the just ended 3i Africa Summit 2026 held in Accra.
The summit brought together leading digital experts, fintech institutions and organisations across the continent to deliberate on strategies for accelerating Africa’s digital growth and strengthening its digital economy.
Mr Amoako, who represented the company alongside the Information Technology Manager, Ms Dorcas Ngumah, participated in a number of activities and discussions during the summit.
Speaking on the sidelines of the event, Mr Amoako said Africa was gradually charting a path towards a robust digital economy and stressed the need for governments to create an enabling environment to support innovation and technological advancement.
“Africa is charting a path towards a digital economy, and we at Meridian Plus are proud to be part of this journey,” he stated.
He noted that conferences such as the 3i Africa Summit were critical in fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing among stakeholders driving digital transformation on the continent.
Mr Amoako further indicated that Ghana had performed commendably in advancing the digital economy agenda, particularly through policies focused on financial inclusion.
He also said the country’s approach to digital transformation should serve as a blueprint for other African countries seeking to modernise their economies and expand access to digital financial services.
The Meridian Plus CEO also underscored the importance of local ownership of digital infrastructure, stressing that Africa must position itself to derive maximum benefits from the global digital shift.
He, therefore, urged African leaders to prioritise investment in robust digital infrastructure to support sustainable economic growth and innovation.
Meanwhile, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, in a keynote address at the opening of the summit, highlighted the growing importance of digital finance in building a resilient fintech ecosystem across Africa.
He stated that fintech institutions on the continent must move beyond merely expanding access to financial services and focus on delivering measurable impact and value.
Dr Asiama observed that although nearly 49 per cent of adults in sub-Saharan Africa now possessed digital financial accounts, the focus should shift towards scalability, efficiency and meaningful utilisation of financial services.
He added that the next phase of digital finance would extend beyond payments to include digital credit, embedded finance, supply chain finance and cross-border financial services, particularly targeting women, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and players within the informal sector.
By Times Reporter
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