Emmanuel Mensah
Ghana has opened more than 100,000 slots for artificial intelligence and digital skills training under the government’s flagship One Million Coders programme.
President John Dramani Mahama announced the milestone on Friday, April 24, during the launch of Ghana’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, describing it as a major investment in the country’s youth and future workforce.
According to the President, the training portal is now open and over 100,000 applications have already been processed as interest grows in technology education nationwide.
He said applicants can register for more than 15 courses across 10 disciplines at learning centres located close to their homes.
Mahama noted that the initiative is designed to equip young Ghanaians with practical coding, artificial intelligence and digital skills needed for jobs in the modern economy.
“This year alone, the Ministry aims to train at least 300,000 Ghanaians as the programme continues to expand,” he said.
The President explained that the One Million Coders programme forms a key pillar of Ghana’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, which seeks to build a strong local talent pipeline and position the country as a technology leader in West Africa.
He added that the programme will help stimulate innovation, entrepreneurship and employment opportunities for young people.
Government believes widespread digital skills training is essential as artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries such as agriculture, healthcare, education, finance and public administration.
Mahama stressed that Ghana must prepare its citizens not only to use AI tools, but also to build, govern and improve them to solve national challenges.
The launch of the training programme is expected to boost digital inclusion, reduce unemployment and strengthen Ghana’s competitiveness in the global technology space.
Yaw Boagyan
