• MTN Ghana pledged $2 million to the government’s One Million Coders initiative
• The program targets coding and digital skills training for young people
• Over 21% of Ghanaians aged 15–24 were NEET in Q3 2025

MTN Ghana has announced a $2 million contribution to the national One Million Coders program, an initiative led by the Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations aimed at training one million young people in coding and digital technology skills. The announcement was published on the telecommunications operator’s official website on Monday, February 2, marking a strengthening of cooperation between MTN and the Ghanaian government to accelerate the country’s digital transformation.

In its statement, MTN Ghana said the contribution will support youth training in coding, software development, and other digital skills considered essential for the future economy. “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,” said Stephen Blewett, Chief Executive Officer of MTN Ghana.

The One Million Coders Program is described as “a key pillar of Ghana’s digitalization agenda.” It aims to “build a strong pool of digital talent to support public sector modernisation, private sector growth, entrepreneurship, and job creation.”

The initiative comes as Ghana’s labor market faces structural challenges. Data from the Ghana Statistical Service show that more than 1.3 million young people aged 15 to 24, representing 21.5% of this age group, were not in employment, education, or training in the third quarter of 2025. This NEET indicator highlights the persistent gap between available skills and labor market needs.

President John Dramani Mahama launched the One Million Coders program in May 2025, with the objective of equipping young Ghanaians with coding skills and preparing them to succeed in the job market of the future.

Félicien Houindo Lokossou