Sam George urges youth to embrace ethics for transformative leadership

The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Mr Samuel Nartey George, has challenged young Ghanaians to embrace ethics, integrity, and responsibility as the foundation for transformative leadership in the digital age.

Delivering a keynote address at the Leadership Seminar Series of Academic City University last Friday, he urged students to see themselves as architects of Ghana’s future, a generation capable of reshaping Africa’s destiny through courage, ethical conviction, and service.

Touching on the theme “Ethics, Leadership, and Responsibility,” he noted that authentic leadership is not about titles or popularity, but about trust, accountability, and moral strength.

“Leadership must be worth following, not merely commanding attention,” he stated, adding that responsibility remains “the bridge between what we believe and how we act.”

The Minister expressed concern about the erosion of integrity in public and corporate life, stressing that ethical principles must guide all decisions made by leaders. He noted that the Ministry has embedded ethical principles and transparency within Ghana’s digital transformation agenda through the Digital Ghana Vision 2030, which aims to enhance public service delivery and ensure equitable access to digital resources for all citizens.

Mr George cautioned that in an era where misinformation spreads faster than truth, leaders must uphold honesty and responsibility, particularly in the digital space.

“Technology reflects the values of those who wield it,” he noted, calling for an ethical digital culture that safeguards democracy, trust, and social cohesion.

He encouraged students to be steadfast in their values and to view leadership as a daily test of character.

“The future of ethical leadership in Ghana will not be written in offices alone. It will be written here, in classrooms, start-ups, communities, and every digital space where young people choose to do what is right,” he emphasised.