‘Africa’s Transformation Must Be Driven by People and Innovation’ — Labour Minister
Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Hon. Dr Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo, has called on Human Resource professionals and business leaders to position themselves at the forefront of Africa’s changing world of work.
According to him, the continent’s transformation must be driven by people, innovation and a willingness to embrace new ideas.
He made the call at the opening of the Global Conference on Human Resources Africa at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra.
The conference is being held under the theme “Leading with Openness: Shaping Africa’s Growth through Technology, Skills and Culture.”
Speaking at the event, Dr Pelpuo said Africa’s youthful population was a major advantage that must be matched with deliberate investment in digital skills, entrepreneurship, vocational training and lifelong learning.
He stressed the importance of collaboration, innovation and inclusive access to technology, noting that Africa can unlock greater economic opportunities by creating environments where talent, ideas and creativity can flourish.
The Minister also highlighted Africa’s rich cultural diversity as an important resource for developing globally competitive creative industries and for promoting indigenous knowledge through digital technology.
Dr Pelpuo cautioned that the future of work should not be viewed simply as a technological revolution, but as an opportunity to empower people through technology.
He therefore challenged HR professionals to “lead with vision, serve with integrity and make sustained investment in people a priority.”
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