Ghanaian internet pioneer and esteemed computer scientist, Prof. Nii Narku Quaynor, is urging the country to actively encourage its youth to develop deeper, more technical skills in software and systems development. In a passionate call to action, Prof. Quaynor emphasised the importance of moving beyond superficial tech trends and investing in genuine developmental capabilities.
“We should encourage our youth to engage in more substantive development,” he stated in an interview on The Point of View on Channel One TV on Monday, September 22. He highlighted key areas such as programming, systems engineering, and core computer science.
Prof. Quaynor, who played a crucial role in bringing internet connectivity to Ghana in the 1990s, revealed that he is deeply committed to nurturing the next generation of talent. “I have a class of over 300 students that I still teach — computer science,” he noted.
Despite his decades of global influence in internet governance and technology, Prof. Quaynor believes that hands-on mentorship is a powerful tool for national development. “I consider myself one of the best programmers alive today,” he added, encouraging young people to take bold steps into the demanding but rewarding field of tech development.
Source: Abigail Arthur
