Sam George directs Communications Ministry staff to enrol on One Million Coders programme
Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations Minister Samuel Nartey George has directed senior officials and staff of his ministry and its agencies to enrol on the government’s One Million Coders Programme by the end of this week. The directive covers the Ministry’s Chief Director, directors, deputy directors, assistant directors and other senior officials. Mr George issued the directive on…
Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George has instructed senior officials and staff of his ministry and associated agencies to register for the government's One Million Coders Programme by the end of September 2026. The directive encompasses the Chief Director, directors, deputy directors, assistant directors, and other high-ranking officials within the Ministry.
The mandate was announced during the opening of the Girls in ICT Open Day in Accra on Monday, September 7, 2026. Mr. George emphasized that leaders in digital transformation must first equip themselves with digital skills. He emphasized that registration alone is insufficient, and officials must complete at least one course by the end of the year, with certificates to be presented by year-end.
The directive specifically targets the Ministry's Chief Director to enroll in subjects like cybersecurity or data analytics. The One Million Coders Programme aims to prepare young people to compete globally in the digital economy. The directive unfolded as Ghana launched a five-day Girls in ICT programme, involving 100 high-performing girls from the Upper West and Volta Regions.
The initiative, running from September 7 to 11, 2026, seeks to inspire participants to pursue careers in technology while challenging stereotypes and social expectations. The minister urged the girls not to limit their ambitions based on gender norms and encouraged them to envision themselves as future leaders in technology and national development.
He challenged them to leverage technology for problem-solving, societal improvement, and national pride. The Girls in ICT programme is part of Ghana's broader digital transformation efforts, including the One Million Coders Programme, supported by various sector agencies, the Ministry of Education, teachers, and international partners such as American Tower Corporation and MTN Ghana.
During the event, George called on the girls to approach the programme with enthusiasm, curiosity, and an open mind, aiming to ignite new aspirations, boost confidence, and inspire them to become digital technology ambassadors in their communities and nation.
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