Tema, June 09, GNA- The Tema Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE), Mr David Quaye Annang, on Monday, entreated Ghanaians to explore the privileges of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in every aspect of their lives. Mr Annang said ICT should not be limited to only specialized services, such as banking, as individuals could benefit greatly from it when well utilized.

He made the call at the launch of Busyinternet Tema, the first branch of the company, an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The MCE said, to reap the full benefits of ICT in all aspect of the country's economy, the government was promoting the study of ICT in the educational sector, starting with the basic schools. He explained that when students are exposed to the benefits of ICT at an early age, they impart the knowledge to their peers and the elderly as well as appreciate its importance to their existence in the future.

Touching on the benefits of the new branch to the metropolis, Mr Annang said schools in the metropolis without ICT facilities could patronize the services of the Centre, adding that, it would also help expand business activities in the industrial hub.

Miss Estelle Akofio-Sowah, Managing Director of Busyinternet, in a welcome statement said, the company, which has operated in the country for the past seven years would provide services and ICT teachings to 30 schools in the Tema metropolis, indicating that, it has already started with students from Naylor SDA School.

Urging Ghanaian establishments to concentrate on developing the talents of their employees in addition to making profits, Ms Akofio-Sowah observed that Ghana would not develop when companies limit their operations to profit making. Mr Mark Davies, Founder of Busyinternet on his part said the opening of the branch was a step towards achieving the company's aim of providing Africans access to the social and economic opportunities of ICT. Mr Davies noted that the ISP sought to blend technology with service, to challenge Africans to see the impact of ICT in their lives and the continent. Representatives of Fidelity Capital Partners and Stanbic Bank, partners of the company pledged their support to Busyinternet and congratulated its management for winning the Best ISP and Life Time Achievement awards. 09 June 08