Ghana’s Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovation has inked a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MTN Ghana at the Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona. The pioneering agreement is set to boost digital skills, advance artificial intelligence (AI) development, strengthen data governance, and enhance cybersecurity for young Ghanaians.
The MoU, which will be in effect for the next 12 months, lays the foundation for a collaborative partnership between MTN Ghana and the government. It is a key element of the ‘One Million Coders’ initiative, a flagship program under the John Dramani Mahama administration, designed to equip Ghana’s youth with the essential digital skills needed to excel in today’s fast-evolving global tech landscape.
At the signing ceremony, Ghana’s delegation reiterated its commitment to nurturing local talent in AI and software development. The government also acknowledged MTN Group’s continuous investment in Ghana, particularly highlighted during its 25th anniversary celebrations. The newly established MTN building, donated to the government, is set to become a center of excellence for artificial intelligence and software development.
“I must say that MTN Group and Ralph Mupita did not hesitate to express their interest in partnering with the government. To actualize this, we decided to put pen to paper and sign an MoU that will run for the next 12 months, governing the entire engagement between MTN and MTN Ghana in supporting our AI dream as part of MTN’s ongoing initiatives in Ghana. We recognize that, as part of its 25th anniversary, MTN is making significant investments in Ghana. The MTN building, donated to the government of Ghana, will become one of our centers of excellence for artificial intelligence and software development. We are committed to backing MTN in this endeavor, which is why we are here today to sign this MoU. This agreement will serve as the framework for our collaboration moving forward, leading up to the launch of the One Million Coders program before May 7th this year,” said Samuel Nartey George, MP, Minister of Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Ghana.
MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita also reaffirmed the company’s dedication to enhancing Ghana’s digital ecosystem. “We are very happy to support the building out of the digital ecosystem that will be a catalyst for growth and expansion to meet Ghana’s socio-economic objectives. We must develop our own talent, our own software engineers, and do more around coding to ensure that young people in Ghana have opportunities not only in Ghana but all over the world.”
The One Million Coders program, scheduled for an official launch before May 7, 2025, will empower Ghanaian youth with hands-on coding and software engineering skills, opening doors to international opportunities.
“As MTN, we are committed to doing what we have said we will do—to support Ghana in its next digital strategy. We look forward to seeing the impact of this initiative on the youth and the economy at large,” Ebenezer Asante, Non-executive director, MTN Group
