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At the vibrant unveiling of the One Million Coders programme, Ghana’s Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovation delivered a powerful message: “Resetting Ghana is not just necessary—it is urgent.”
The event, charged with energy and purpose, marked the launch of a bold national initiative aimed at digitally empowering Ghana’s youth and transforming the economy through technology.
Framing his speech as a rallying cry for a future driven by innovation, the Minister emphasized that Ghana stands at a crucial crossroads in its technological evolution.“We must harness science, technology, and innovation not as buzzwords, but as tools for inclusive growth,” he said, urging a departure from lip service to real, measurable change.
The One Million Coders initiative is designed to tackle one of the country’s most pressing issues: youth unemployment. With nearly 12% of young Ghanaians out of work, the programme seeks to equip them with in-demand digital skills—ranging from cybersecurity and software development to data analytics—in alignment with the government’s vision for a 24-hour economy.
Member of Parliament and digital policy advocate, Sam George, also spoke at the event, citing the dire need to close the widening digital gap—particularly in rural areas, among women, and persons with disabilities.“One in five of our youth are not in education, employment or training,” George pointed out. “This programme is designed to bring them in, to give them a lifeline and a future.”
But the vision extends beyond just jobs. The programme is also about building a new national identity—one where young Ghanaians are not only digitally literate but also empowered to lead, innovate, and compete on the global stage.“This is about resetting Ghana—not in words, but in action,” the Minister concluded.
With this initiative, Ghana signals its readiness to shape a future powered by knowledge, driven by technology, and inclusive of every citizen, regardless of background or geography.
Source:Omanghana.com
