Thousands of young girls across Ghana gain ICT skills through MTN’s continued investments into Girls-in-ICT program

MTN Ghana has reinforced its steadfast dedication to female empowerment and digital inclusion by allocating more funds to the National Girls-in-ICT Initiative.

In order to provide young Ghanaian girls and their teachers with the necessary ICT/digital skills for the future, the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations launched the Girls in ICT program.

Across 11 areas of Ghana, including the North-East, Western-North, Ahafo, Bono-East, Bono, Savannah, Northern, Eastern, Greater Accra, Ashanti, and Volta areas, the program has taught 1,300 teachers and more than 13,000 girls (aged 9 to 15). In the areas of coding, website design, game development, and animation, participants have acquired useful skills.

In celebration of its 25th Anniversary in 2021, MTN Ghana initially committed GHS 10 million over three years to support the Ministry in implementing the Girls-in-ICT programme. That investment has since grown to GHS 17.6 million between 2021 and 2025, making MTN one of the most significant contributors to Ghana’s digital empowerment agenda.

Speaking at the climax of the Volta Region edition recently, the Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer at MTN Ghana, Adwoa Wiafe, emphasized the strategic role of the initiative in shaping Ghana’s future workforce. She said, “At MTN, we believe in inclusivity, empowering girls, the differently abled and all who deserve a chance. We are not just investing in words but in action. We want to make sure every Ghanaian child, especially girls, can access hands-on, practical ICT education. The future belongs to those with digital skills. It’s not a luxury anymore it’s a necessity”.

“Our CEO, Stephen Blewett always says the next big thing must come from Africa. We are here to help make that happen, by providing the skills, the tools and the platform”, she added.

Upcoming editions are scheduled for the Upper East and Upper West regions, making the Volta Region event one of three regional events set for 2025. To maintain and broaden the initiative’s impact, the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations is in the process of creating a Trust Fund.

MTN Ghana’s backing of the project is consistent with the company’s mission to spearhead the creation of a daring new digital world and its fundamental conviction that everyone should have access to the advantages of a contemporary, connected existence. It is also a component of its initiative for diversity and inclusion. MTN Ghana is dedicated to empowering the upcoming generation of female digital leaders and will keep spearheading efforts to close Ghana’s digital divide.

Source: Ghanatodayonline.com