Government launches One Million Coders programme

The One Million Coders Program was launched by President John Dramani Mahama at the Ghana-India Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence in ICT in Accra.

Over the next four years, the program, which is a component of the government’s Reset Ghana Agenda, intends to teach one million Ghanaians critical digital skills.

President Mahama told the audience that the event is a watershed in Ghana’s development plan.

“Today marks a defining moment in our national journey. We are not merely launching a programme, but laying the foundation for a new economy,” he said.

The program is more than just a campaign pledge kept, the president said. According to him, it is a key component of the government’s strategy to create an economy that is driven by innovation and information.

“We are declaring with boldness and purpose that Ghana is ready to lead in the digital age. We are saying to our youth, our communities, the continent, and the world that the future is here—and we will be part of shaping it.”

According to President Mahama, the One Million Coders Program will offer thorough instruction in digital domains like networking, data analytics, cybersecurity, and coding.

“These are not just technical abilities,” he emphasised, “they are economic passports—pathways to decent jobs, entrepreneurship, and long-term socio-economic inclusion.”

He reiterated his dedication to an innovative, people-centered recovery.

“When I asked for your mandate to serve once more as President, I made a promise that our national recovery would be people-centred, innovation-led, and future-focused. That recovery begins by breaking down the barriers that hold us back—social, economic, and digital,” he stated.

President Mahama expressed faith in the youth’s skills and emphasized their importance to the program.

Source: Ghanatodayonline.com