MTN Ghana has announced a US$2 million contribution to the Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations to support the Government of Ghana’s flagship One Million Coders Programme, a key initiative aimed at accelerating digital transformation and expanding youth skills development nationwide.
The funding will support government efforts to train one million Ghanaians in coding and essential digital skills, equipping young people with future-ready competencies to participate effectively in the digital economy and contribute to national development.
The contribution follows commitments made by MTN Group Chief Executive Officer, Ralph Mupita, and the Group’s Vice President for Ghana, Southern and East Africa, Ebenezer Asante, alongside Stephen Blewett, during engagements with the Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations on the sidelines of the GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona last year. Discussions focused on strengthening public–private collaboration to build Africa’s digital capacity, unlock innovation and create inclusive economic opportunities through technology.
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Speaking on the support, the Chief Executive Officer of MTN Ghana, Stephen Blewett, said youth empowerment remains a core priority for the company. He noted that Africa’s youthful population presents Ghana with a unique opportunity to build future-fit digital skills.
“Through our support for the One Million Coders Programme, we are creating pathways for young people to acquire new skills, embrace innovation, and access opportunities in the digital economy. When we invest in our youth, we invest in the long-term prosperity and sustainability of our nation,” Blewett said.
He added that digital skills development aligns with MTN’s belief that technology should be a force for good, enabling inclusive growth and shared value.
The One Million Coders Programme, led by the Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, is a central pillar of Ghana’s digitalisation agenda. The initiative seeks to build a strong pool of digital talent to support public-sector modernisation, private-sector expansion, entrepreneurship and job creation, while strengthening Ghana’s competitiveness in the global digital economy.
MTN Ghana’s support aligns with MTN Group’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy, particularly its focus on digital inclusion, education and youth development. Digital skills development remains central to MTN’s ambition to ensure communities are not left behind in the digital era.
Beyond the programme, MTN Ghana continues to invest in Ghana’s ICT ecosystem, including collaboration with government to establish a US$25 million ICT Centre that will serve as a hub for innovation, skills training and digital collaboration.
The MTN Ghana Foundation also continues to support digital education initiatives nationwide, including the Ministry’s Girls in ICT programme, reinforcing the company’s commitment to education, digital capability development and community empowerment.
These investments, MTN said, reflect its long-standing commitment to national development through technology-driven partnerships that empower youth and support sustainable socio-economic growth.
