Telecel Group to Train 100,000 Young Ghanaians Under One Million Coders Initiative
The partnership, formalised at the Ministry’s headquarters in Accra, commits Telecel to providing free access to its Startocode platform, aiming to train 100,000 young Ghanaians over the next four years.
Telecel Group has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations to support Ghana’s flagship One Million Coders Programme, a national digital skills initiative launched by President John Mahama in April 2025.
The partnership, formalised at the Ministry’s headquarters in Accra, commits Telecel to providing free access to its Startocode platform, aiming to train 100,000 young Ghanaians over the next four years. The initiative is expected to accelerate Ghana’s digital transformation and create new opportunities for youth in the global digital economy.
Speaking at the MoU signing, Moh Damush, CEO of Telecel Group, said the collaboration represents a concrete step in Telecel’s mission to lead Africa toward a digitally connected future.
“We believe aligning with the One Million Coders initiative will help us equip tens of thousands of young people with vital digital and coding skills for Ghana’s growing digital economy. And more importantly, empower the country to lead the future of the digital ecosystem that is already reshaping Africa.”
– Moh Damush, CEO, Telecel Group
Startocode, developed by Telecel Group, is a multilingual, self-paced digital learning platform that combines interactive lessons with hands-on projects to deliver practical, job-ready coding and digital skills. The platform has already trained thousands of students across Africa, making education accessible to learners from diverse linguistic and educational backgrounds, particularly in underserved regions.
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon. Sam George (MP), welcomed the partnership, describing it as a pivotal step in bridging Ghana’s digital divide.
“The One Million Coders Programme is about unlocking the digital potential and creating more career pathways to sustainable livelihoods for our youth. We are proud to collaborate with forward-thinking partners like Telecel, who share our vision of inclusive digital empowerment.”
– Hon. Sam George (MP), Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Ghana
Under the agreement, participants will gain access to Startocode’s learning suite covering web development, Python programming, data analytics, and digital entrepreneurship. The programme will also include mentorship and community engagement components to encourage continuous learning and career growth.
The collaboration reinforces Telecel Group’s broader corporate social responsibility agenda, which focuses on digital inclusion, health development, and environmental protection across its African markets. The MoU underscores both parties’ shared commitment to ensuring that no Ghanaian is left behind in the digital age and marks a milestone in Ghana’s journey toward a future-ready digital economy.
