Dr. Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo
The Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Dr. Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, has urged African countries to adopt digital transformation to create jobs and improve workforce productivity.
He made the call at the opening of the 2025 Global Conference on Human Resources in Africa in Accra. The event brought together government officials, business leaders, human resource professionals and technology experts.
Dr. Pelpuo said technology offers opportunities for new skills, employment and access to education. He stressed the need for inclusive policies to ensure all sections of society benefit from technological change.
Quoting Johnny C. Taylor Jr., President and CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management, he said: “AI plus Human Intelligence will equal Return on Investment in the new world of work.”
He urged collaboration between governments, universities and industry to align education with labour market needs. The three-day conference will feature discussions and training on the future of work in Africa.