91,847 apply for coding programme — Sam George

Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has announced an extraordinary level of public interest in the newly launched One Million Coders Programme, revealing that nearly 92,000 applications have already been received.

The announcement came during the official launch of the initiative in Accra on Wednesday, April 16, where George praised the enthusiasm of Ghanaians and credited the visionary leadership of President John Dramani Mahama for inspiring such momentum.

“Mr. President, we planned to do the pilot with 260 students, but within the first four hours of announcing, we had over 4,000 applications. We decided to do a double track and do 520,” he said, reflecting the unexpected surge in early interest.

He continued, “As at this morning, about 30 minutes ago the number of applications we have received is 91,847 applications. This speaks to the visionary nature of your plan and vision to transform our digital ecosystem.”

The One Million Coders Programme is a cornerstone of the government’s digital transformation agenda under the broader Reset Ghana initiative. It is designed to train Ghanaians—particularly the youth—in essential digital skills such as coding, artificial intelligence, and software development, empowering them to compete in an increasingly tech-driven global economy.

What began as a modest pilot has quickly evolved into a national movement, highlighting the hunger among young Ghanaians for opportunities in technology and innovation. The government sees this as a crucial step in addressing youth unemployment, bridging the digital divide, and unlocking the country's potential in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

The strong early response has been hailed as validation of the administration’s commitment to building a future-ready workforce, with plans underway to scale up the programme in phases to meet the overwhelming demand.