Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, Sam Nartey George, has announced that 859 Ghanaians have successfully completed training under the pilot phase of the government’s 1 Million Coders Programme, aimed at building a digitally skilled workforce for the future.
Speaking at the Government Accountability Series, the Minister described the pilot as a significant milestone in Ghana’s digital transformation agenda.
The initiative, which launched in Accra, Kumasi, Sunyani, and Bolgatanga, achieved strong gender inclusion with 52% of participants being female, he indicated.
Sam George also revealed that the programme has already attracted massive national interest. “We received over 90,000 applications within the first four hours of launching the portal,” he said, highlighting the high demand for digital skills training among Ghanaian youth.
The programme is part of a broader government plan to position Ghana as a competitive player in the global technology space by building capacity in software development, data science, and other digital competencies.
He confirmed that the next phase of the programme is on track to train an additional 50,000 learners by the end of 2025, aligning with the Mahama administration’s vision of creating a “digitally empowered and economically active population.”
The 1 Million Coders Programme is expected to continue rolling out in phases across the country, offering young people the tools and knowledge needed to thrive in the digital economy, while opening new paths for entrepreneurship, remote work, and tech-driven job creation.
