Telecel Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations to support Ghana’s One Million Coders Programme, deepening national efforts to expand digital skills and prepare young people for a fast-evolving technology landscape.
The agreement, concluded at the Ministry’s headquarters in Accra, commits Telecel to providing free access to its Startocode learning platform to train 100,000 young Ghanaians over the next four years. The initiative forms part of the government’s flagship digital skills programme launched by President John Mahama in April 2025.
Describing the partnership as a major step in Telecel’s digital mission, CEO Moh Damush said the collaboration advances the company’s goal of broadening Africa’s participation in the global tech ecosystem.
“We believe aligning with the One Million Coders initiative will help us equip tens of thousands of young people with vital digital and coding skills for Ghana’s growing digital economy. And more importantly, empower the country to lead the future of the digital ecosystem that is already reshaping Africa,” Mr. Damush said.
Startocode is Telecel’s multilingual, self-paced learning suite that combines interactive modules with real-world projects to help learners build practical, job-ready skills. The platform has already trained thousands of young Africans and is designed to reach communities with limited access to formal technology training.
Communications Minister Sam George welcomed the partnership, noting its importance for building an inclusive digital future.
“The One Million Coders Programme is about unlocking the digital potential and creating more career pathways to sustainable livelihoods for our youth. We are proud to collaborate with forward-thinking partners like Telecel, who share our vision of inclusive digital empowerment,” he said.
Through the MoU, trainees will gain access to courses in web development, Python programming, data analytics and digital entrepreneurship. The programme will also support mentorship and community engagement activities to strengthen career readiness.
Telecel Group said the partnership aligns with its wider social impact strategy focused on digital inclusion, health development and environmental sustainability across its African markets.
The agreement marks a significant milestone in Ghana’s push to build a skilled, future-ready workforce and signals a shared commitment by government and private sector to ensure young people are not left behind in the digital economy.
