The Chief of Staff at the Presidency, Julius Debrah, has called for a renewed focus on digital competence anchored in strong indigenous values as Ghana positions its youth for global competitiveness. His remarks were delivered on his behalf by Elvis Afriyie-Ankrah at the 60th anniversary celebration of Abor Senior High School.

He congratulated the school for six decades of “legacy, discipline, sacrifice and transformation,” noting that the milestone was an opportune moment to prepare students for the future.

Debrah emphasised that education must go beyond textbooks and examinations, pointing out that digital skills now determine employability, technology drives innovation, and global competition has become more intense. He urged schools to equip students with practical digital skills, critical thinking, and entrepreneurial mindsets.

He encouraged students to view social media as a marketplace, classroom, branding platform, and leadership tool, stressing that “our students must become creators, not just consumers.” He also cautioned that technology without character could be dangerous, and that respect, humility, integrity, and responsibility must guide digital engagement.

He reiterated the government’s commitment to expanding digital access and promoting innovation, urging the school to combine academic excellence with moral formation, digital competence, and entrepreneurial thinking to produce digital innovators, problem solvers, and responsible digital leaders.

The event was attended by high-profile personalities including Bernard Ahiafor, James Gunu, Kwame Dzudzorli Gakpey, John Dumelo, Senanu Kwesi Djokoto, and Togbi Kposegee IV. Speakers commended the school’s contributions to national development and expressed confidence that, with the right blend of values and digital skills, it would continue to shape leaders for Ghana and beyond.