ACQUIRING DIGITAL SKILLS NO LONGER A LUXURY – BEN MENSAH
The Head of Personal and Private Banking at Stanbic Bank Ghana, Mr. Benjamin Mensah, has emphasized the importance of acquiring digital skills in today’s world, saying that it was no longer a luxury but a necessity to survive and thrive in this new age. He made this statement at a Digital Skill Training program held by the African Union in partnership with Stanbic Bank Ghana, UNFPA, and Google to equip 100,000 young people across Africa with digital skills by the end of 2024. Speaking at the event, he advised the participants on the importance of digital literacy as a means to gain relevance and succeed in a digital world. He stated that “Digital skills encompass a wide range of abilities, from basic computer literacy to advanced data analysis, coding, and digital marketing. They enable us to communicate, collaborate, innovate, and adapt to the ever-changing technological landscape. They empower us to harness the potential of emerging technologies and seize the countless opport...