Ghana Urges One Million Coders Participants to Complete All Three Training Levels
George explained that the programme consists of three progressive stages: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced. He noted that although some learners might seek employment after completing the beginner level, employers increasingly require more advanced technical skills.
Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has urged participants in the government’s One Million Coders Programme (OMCP) to complete all three training levels to improve their employability and access to opportunities in the digital economy.
The minister made the call on Thursday, October 15, 2026, during a visit to the Ho Community Information Centre in the Volta Region to assess the programme’s progress, engage learners and identify implementation challenges.
The visit was attended by Volta Regional Minister James Gunu, Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC) Administrator Tanko Rashid Computer, and officials from the ministry and GIFEC.
George explained that the programme consists of three progressive stages: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced. He noted that although some learners might seek employment after completing the beginner level, employers increasingly require more advanced technical skills. Completing all three stages, he said, could help participants qualify for a broader range of jobs in Ghana and internationally, including remote work with foreign companies.
“The programme is free. All that you need is your time and your dedication,” he said, encouraging participants to remain committed to their training.
The minister also disclosed that the ministry was engaging industry partners, including companies considering establishing operations in Ghana, to explore opportunities for internships, remote employment and business process outsourcing (BPO) placements for programme graduates.
To improve learning outcomes, the ministry is exploring online sessions and webinars with facilitators. It is also working to address internet connectivity challenges affecting some training centres, with plans to provide selected locations with dedicated fibre-optic infrastructure to support more reliable, high-speed internet access.
George said the monitoring tour complements weekly implementation reports by providing direct feedback from learners. The information gathered is expected to help identify gaps and guide improvements to the programme’s delivery.
The One Million Coders Programme is a government initiative designed to equip Ghanaians with digital skills for employment and participation in the digital economy, supporting the country’s wider digital transformation agenda.
