The Government says the One Million Coders Programme is making significant progress, with more than 140,000 people registering for digital skills training as part of efforts to build a technology-driven workforce.
Presenting the 2026 Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review in Parliament on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama, Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson announced that 40,000 learners have been enrolled on the programme, while more than 28,000 have successfully completed at least one training module.
He said the Government has operationalised 175 training centres across 143 districts to improve access to digital skills training nationwide. In addition, partnerships have been established with 12 universities to strengthen the programme’s reach and support skills development.
Dr Forson noted that the initiative has secured internationally recognised professional certifications from Google and Telecel Ghana, enabling participants to obtain industry-recognised credentials that enhance their employability.
He further stated that learners have access to more than 30 training programmes covering 12 specialised digital skills areas. These include artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, software engineering, cloud computing and data analytics.
The Finance Minister said the initiative forms part of the Government’s broader strategy to equip Ghanaians with the digital competencies required to participate in the modern economy, promote innovation and create employment opportunities in the country’s growing technology sector.
