MTN Ghana has announced a US$2 million investment to support the government’s flagship One Million Coders Programme, aimed at accelerating Ghana’s digital transformation and expanding digital skills among the youth.
The funding, made to the Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, is intended to help train one million Ghanaians in coding and other digital competencies, equipping young people with skills required to participate effectively in the digital economy.
The announcement was contained in a statement jointly signed by MTN Ghana’s Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer, Ms Adwoa Wiafe, and the Senior Manager for Corporate Communications, Ms Georgina Asare Fiagbenu.
According to the statement, the contribution follows a commitment made by MTN Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr Ralph Mupita; Vice President for Ghana, Southern and East Africa, Mr Ebenezer Asante; and Chief Executive Officer of MTN Ghana, Mr Stephen Blewett, during engagements with the Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations at the GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona last year.
Those discussions focused on strengthening public–private partnerships to build Africa’s digital capacity, unlock innovation and create inclusive economic opportunities through technology.
Explaining the rationale behind the support, Mr Blewett said youth empowerment remained a top priority for MTN Ghana, noting that Africa’s youthful population presents a unique opportunity to build future-ready digital talent.
“Africa has the youngest population in the world, offering Ghana an unprecedented opportunity to equip its youth with future-fit digital skills,” he said.
“Through our support for the One Million Coders Programme, we are creating pathways for young people to acquire new skills, embrace innovation and access opportunities in the digital economy. When we invest in our youth, we invest in the long-term prosperity and sustainability of our nation,” he added.
The One Million Coders Programme, led by the Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, is a key pillar of Ghana’s digitalisation agenda. It seeks to develop a strong pool of digital talent to support public sector modernisation, private sector expansion, entrepreneurship and job creation.
The statement noted that by expanding access to coding and software development skills, the programme is expected to boost productivity, drive innovation and strengthen Ghana’s competitiveness in the global digital economy.
