Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has welcomed a proposal from technology firm Cisco to partner with the government on its One Million Coders Programme, offering international certification opportunities for Ghanaian learners.
Speaking during a meeting with a Cisco delegation led by Imoh Akpan, the company’s Business Development Manager for Ghana, Nigeria, and South Africa, George said the collaboration aligns with government’s broader objective of building a digitally skilled and globally competitive workforce to drive innovation and economic growth.
He explained that the One Million Coders Programme seeks to train and certify Ghanaian youth in high-demand digital fields, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity, Data Forensics, and Cloud Computing, through partnerships with leading global technology firms such as Google, Huawei, Microsoft, and AWS.
The initiative is part of our commitment to preparing Ghana’s workforce for the realities of the digital economy.
As part of government’s inclusive approach to digital empowerment, the Minister announced plans to establish digital hubs across all 276 constituencies, each equipped with around 50 computers to ensure equitable access to devices and internet connectivity, particularly for young people in underserved communities.
He welcomed Cisco’s willingness to partner, urging the company to submit a formal proposal and expression of interest to formalize the collaboration.
The Minister noted that Ghana’s digital transformation strategy is designed to ensure every region benefits from the emerging opportunities of technology adoption and innovation.
“Our goal is to make the whole of government AI-enabled,” he said, underscoring the administration’s vision of embedding artificial intelligence and digital systems into public service delivery.
The proposed Cisco partnership is expected to accelerate Ghana’s efforts to create a pipeline of digitally certified professionals while bridging the country’s technology skills gap.
