President John Dramani Mahama has placed human capital development at the centre of Ghana’s artificial intelligence agenda, announcing that 300,000 citizens will be trained this year under the government’s One Million Coders Programme.
The large-scale training initiative, unveiled at the launch of the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy in Accra, is designed to equip Ghanaians with practical digital and AI skills to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global economy.
According to the President, the programme has already gained strong traction, with more than 100,000 applications processed following a successful pilot phase conducted last year. Participants can currently enrol in over 15 courses spanning 10 disciplines, with accessible learning centres established across communities.
He emphasised that beyond numbers, the initiative represents a deliberate effort to expand employability, foster innovation, and build a workforce capable of developing and applying AI solutions to national challenges.
President Mahama noted that investing in skills development was critical if Ghana is to transition from a technology consumer to a creator, stressing that structured opportunities must match the country’s youthful potential.
The One Million Coders Programme is expected to strengthen Ghana’s talent pipeline, support entrepreneurship, and enhance the country’s competitiveness as it positions itself within the global digital and AI ecosystem.
