One Million Coders Programme targets 300,000 trainees in 2026 – GI-KACE Director reveals
Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications - Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence Director of Research and Innovation, Fred Yeboah, has disclosed that the government’s One Million Coders Programme is aiming to train 300,000 people in 2026 as part of efforts to expand digital skills development across the country.
Speaking on the Joy Super Morning Show, Mr Yeboah, who also serves on the programme’s Implementation Committee, explained that the initiative is steadily expanding through universities, district-level centres, and community partnerships nationwide.
“For this year, our target is 300,000,” he said. “We have started the process of training 300,000 for 2026.”
The One Million Coders Programme forms part of the government’s broader digital transformation strategy aimed at equipping young Ghanaians with practical technology skills to improve employment and entrepreneurship opportunities.
According to Mr Yeboah, participation in the programme remains free, with all Ghanaians possessing a Ghana Card eligible to enrol.
“From a charcoal seller to a professor, everybody has an opportunity,” he stated, stressing that while the initiative primarily focuses on young people, it remains open to anyone interested in acquiring digital skills.
He further encouraged participants to pursue long-term career pathways within the technology sector instead of viewing the courses as standalone training programmes.
“We are not limiting anybody. You have to choose the kind of IT career you want, and then you can start from the beginner level, go to the intermediate level, and do advanced courses to be an expert in the field,” he noted.
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Mr Yeboah also addressed challenges some applicants have encountered during registration, particularly issues related to facial recognition verification connected to the Ghana Card system.
He explained that several of the verification difficulties were caused by poor lighting conditions during registration and revealed that instructional materials had been shared on social media to guide applicants through the process.
Additionally, he disclosed that the programme is working closely with industry partners to provide mentorship, innovation support, and access to remote employment opportunities for trainees after completing their courses.
One of the programme’s partners, he noted, is Industry Emerging Africa, which focuses on preparing young people for careers within the global technology industry.
“Our focus is not only in Ghana. We are also looking at remote job opportunities,” he said.
Edem Kwame
Edem Kwame is a journalist at GH News Media covering tech and national developments in Ghana.
