By Benjamin Adamafio Commey
Accra, May 30, GNA – More than 12,000 Ghanaians have successfully completed courses under Phase Two of the government’s flagship One Million Coders Programme (OMCP), barely weeks after the latest phase of the initiative commenced on May 11, 2026.
Latest analytics from the programme’s learning platforms shared by the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation via its official Facebook page showed that 12,623 course completions have been recorded since the start of Phase Two, reflecting growing national interest in digital skills development and technology-driven career opportunities.
The milestone highlights increasing public participation in the initiative, which is aimed at equipping Ghanaians with coding and digital competencies for the evolving global economy.
Participants drawn from various sectors of society, including students, teachers, entrepreneurs, market women, public servants, young professionals, parents, and persons with disabilities, are actively engaging in the programme through online, virtual, and in-person learning platforms.
The ministry said the achievement demonstrated the determination of many Ghanaians to improve their employability, strengthen businesses, advance careers, and take advantage of opportunities within the digital economy.
“The figure reflects more than just completed courses. It represents thousands of individuals who have taken decisive steps toward improving their employability, enhancing their businesses, advancing their careers, and preparing for opportunities in the rapidly evolving digital economy,” the statement noted.
The One Million Coders Programme, a flagship initiative under President John Dramani Mahama’s digital transformation agenda, seeks to train one million Ghanaians in coding and digital skills over a four-year period.
Government is targeting 400,000 beneficiaries this year alone as implementation of the programme expands nationwide.
The programme began with a pilot phase in April 2025, with 859 beneficiaries receiving training.
Mr. Samuel Nartey George, Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, has previously indicated that the programme went beyond technical training and it was intended to create pathways for employment, entrepreneurship, and remote work opportunities for beneficiaries.
According to the ministry, the initiative combines virtual instruction, self-paced online learning, and physical training centres across the country to ensure accessibility and inclusiveness.
Government has also partnered with universities, technology institutions, and global technology firms to support implementation of the programme nationwide.
As part of the national rollout, thousands of laptops have been distributed to training centres and partner institutions to facilitate practical learning and digital access for participants.
Available learning tracks under the programme include cybersecurity, data analytics, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, software development, UI/UX design, and other emerging technology fields.
The ministry noted that as enrolment continues and more participants advance through their learning pathways, the number of successful course completions is expected to rise substantially in the coming months.
It said the programme remained central to the government’s broader agenda of building a digitally empowered population capable of driving innovation, creating jobs, and contributing to Ghana’s socio-economic transformation.
GNA
Reporter: Benjamin Adamafio Commey
Edited by Samuel Osei-Frempong