Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has rejected allegations that the One Million Coders Programme is a “hoax” after touring active training centres in Accra, as the government seeks to defend one of its flagship digital transformation initiatives against growing public scrutiny.
The Minister visited operational centres at the Accra College of Education, Gbegbeise JHS, and the Mamprobi Community Information Centre, where trainees were participating in coding and digital skills sessions.
The visit followed claims circulating online that some centres listed under the initiative, including the Accra College of Education’s location, were non-existent.
“This programme is real, it is active, and it is delivering impact,” the minister said after interacting with trainees and facilitators at the centres.
The One Million Coders Program is a key component of Ghana’s strategy to expand digital literacy and prepare young people for jobs in technology and the wider digital economy. The initiative is being implemented in partnership with technology firms and training institutions across all 16 regions of the country, according to the ministry.
George said the programme was designed to widen access to practical technology skills and ensure that young Ghanaians are not excluded from opportunities emerging in the global digital economy.
“This programme is about creating opportunities,” the Minister noted. “We are building a future where young people across the country have access to the digital skills they need to compete globally and contribute meaningfully to national development.”
During the inspection, the minister assessed internet connectivity, classroom infrastructure and the readiness of the centres to support both physical and online learning. He also met programme coordinators and facilitators to review implementation challenges and participant progress.
The monitoring exercise forms part of broader government efforts to strengthen oversight and scale up the programme nationwide amid increasing competition among African countries to build technology-driven workforces and attract digital investment.
George said the government would continue improving the initiative based on feedback from trainees and facilitators while expanding its reach across the country.
He also urged the public to disregard misinformation surrounding the programme, reaffirming the government’s commitment to making digital skills training more accessible and inclusive.
