Yaw Appiah Lartey, Partner for Strategy, Risk and Transactions at Deloitte, has expressed confidence in Ghana’s potential to become a key player in the global AI revolution, thanks to its dynamic fintech landscape and widespread use of mobile money.

Speaking at a webinar organised by Deloitte under the theme “Harnessing the AI Revolution for the Consumer and Financial Industries,” Mr. Lartey highlighted Ghana’s digitally savvy population as a strong foundation for leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to transform the financial sector and consumer experience.

“This revolution promises to redefine how financial services are delivered, how consumer experiences are personalised, and how businesses drive inclusive growth across our nation,” he stated.

Mr. Lartey emphasised that while AI offers immense potential—such as enhancing customer experience, streamlining operations, improving risk management, and driving innovation—it is equally important to focus on developing the human capital needed to support it.

“The AI revolution is not just about technology,” he noted. “It’s about people, skills, and continuous learning.”

To that end, he underscored Deloitte’s commitment to capacity building through its Deloitte Training Academy, which offers hands-on training in AI and data skills. The curriculum includes practical courses such as Python and SQL for financial services, and Power BI for business analytics.

Mr. Lartey, who is also a lawyer, called for strong collaboration between stakeholders to ensure that AI adoption is done responsibly and ethically.

“Let’s collaborate to ensure AI empowers Ghanaian businesses, protects consumers, and fuels sustainable economic progress,” he urged.