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The government has distributed 8,500 laptops to partner institutions to kick-start the first phase of the One Million Coders Programme across the country.
Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, presented 6,500 Lenovo laptops to regional managers of the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC) and an additional 2,000 laptops to 12 universities in Accra.
The programme is set to begin on May 1, 2026, across 130 learning centres nationwide, with the goal of equipping one million young people with digital skills.
A total of 130 ICT personnel have been recruited to provide technical and administrative support for the initiative.
The Minister noted that a pilot phase conducted in 2025 in Accra, Kumasi, Sunyani, and Bolgatanga successfully trained 859 participants out of about 90,000 applicants, with 1,000 individuals initially selected.
He added that the selection process involved collaboration with academic institutions, industry players, and partner organisations to ensure fairness and transparency.
Samuel Nartey George also commended MTN Ghana for committing $2 million to support the programme and encouraged other corporate organisations to contribute.
He further revealed that the Ministry has signed agreements with companies to employ beneficiaries, improving their job prospects.
The initiative, launched by President John Dramani Mahama in April 2025, aims to promote digital innovation and skills development as part of Ghana’s broader digital transformation agenda.
Participants will receive training in areas such as coding, web development, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and data analysis.
