The grand finale of the Ms. Geek Ghana 2024 took place over the weekend at the Accra City Hotel where Biana Bubune emerged as the winner.
The program Ms. Launched in 2019, Geek Ghana has positively influenced many young women across the country, encouraging them to pursue careers in technology.
This year’s competition attracted 66 applications from girls aged 13 to 21, highlighting the growing interest in technology among young Ghanaian women.
After a rigorous selection process, 10 finalists were selected to present their innovative projects, which ranged from e-waste management solutions to healthcare innovations.
Notable projects included Richardson Elorm’s ‘E-Waste Evolution’, Leticia Makafui Ahiamadzi’s Environmental Risk Management System and Hannibel Opokuwa Nyarko’s ‘MumCare Connect’, a mobile app designed to support maternal and child health .
The dedication and creativity of the finalists was praised by the Industry Minister, who urged them to continue to push the boundaries of technology.
As the overall winner, Biana Bubune received a cash prize and a fully funded trip to represent Ghana at the Ms. Geek Africa in 2025.
This opportunity will allow her to present her work on a continental stage, competing with other brilliant minds from across Africa.
The event concluded with much excitement as young innovators looked forward to making a lasting impact on Ghana’s tech landscape, inspired by the success of previous winners such as Sellasie Domi-Kuwonu, Mrs. Geek Africa.
Speaking during the programme, the Minister of Communications and Digitalisation, Mrs Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, highlighted the critical role of gender equality in the technology industry.
She praised the young female innovators who participated, stressing the importance of the competition as a platform to empower women in technology.
Mrs. Owusu-Ekuful reiterated the government’s commitment to nurture young talent in the technology industry, noting that the Ms Geek Ghana competition has evolved into a powerful platform that empowers women to address socio-economic challenges through innovation.
The minister called for continued efforts to create a future where gender is not a barrier in the technology industry, urging everyone to support the next generation of female technology leaders.
In her speech, Biana Bubune expressed her gratitude to the Minister of Communications and Digitization, Ministry staff and her fellow contestants for their support throughout the competition.
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