The One Million Coders Programme was officially launched by President John Dramani Mahama at the Ghana-India Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence in ICT in Accra today, Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
This flagship initiative, part of the government’s Reset Ghana Agenda, aims to equip one million Ghanaians with essential digital skills over the next four years.
According to President Mahama, the programme marks a significant milestone in Ghana’s development agenda.
“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 stated.
The programme will provide comprehensive training in digital fields such as coding, cybersecurity, data analytics, and networking.
President Mahama emphasized that these skills are crucial for the country’s economic development, describing them as “economic passports—pathways to decent jobs, entrepreneurship, and long-term socio-economic inclusion.”
The President reiterated his commitment to a people-centred and innovation-led recovery, highlighting the importance of breaking down social, economic, and digital barriers.
“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,” he noted.
President Mahama expressed confidence in the capabilities of Ghanaian youth, stating, “At the heart of this initiative is our belief in Ghanaian youth. We believe in your creativity, your resilience, and your boundless potential. This programme is an investment in our youth—as coders, as analysts, as entrepreneurs, and as tech pioneers.”
The President concluded by declaring Ghana’s readiness to lead in the digital age, saying, “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.”