President John Mahama launches One Million Coders Programme

President John Dramani Mahama has launched the One Million Coders Programme in Accra on Wednesday, April 16.

This was in fulfilment of the promise he made to Ghanaians ahead of the 2024 general elections.

“We are not just launching a programme, but we are laying the foundation for a blue economy. We are declaring with bold purpose that Ghana is ready to lead in the digital age,” he stated.

He added “We are saying to our youth, community, and the continent and the world that the future is here and we will be part of shaping it.

“It is not a fulfilled promise but is a strategic pillar in our reset Ghana agenda, designed to equip Ghanians with critical digital skills for the 21st Century life and work,” he added.

Key stakeholders from the technology sector, government agencies, and development partners attended the launch.

Speaking at the ceremony, the Minister for Communications, Digital Innovation and Technologies, Sam Nartey George, highlighted the importance of the initiative in shaping Ghana’s digital future.

“We are at a defining moment in Ghana’s digital journey. A moment that is not only necessary but urgent. This is all to action to transform our economy, create sustainable jobs, and invest boldly in our people.

“We must harness Science, Innovation and Technology, not as nice words but as tools for inclusive growth, and the one million coders programme is designed to do just that,” he stated.

Source: 3news.com