Jomoro MP introduces One Million Coders programme in constituency

Dorcas Affo Toffey, the Member of Parliament for Jomoro in Ghana's Western Region, has launched the government's One Million Coders Programme in her constituency. This initiative aims to equip young people with essential digital and technology skills to thrive in the evolving digital economy. The One Million Coders Programme, a flagship national initiative under the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, targets to train one million Ghanaians in digital and ICT-related skills over four years.

By September 2026, approximately 140,000 individuals had registered for the program, with over 10,000 participants having completed courses, according to the Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George. The program was launched in April 2025, with initial courses focusing on cybersecurity, networking, data analytics, data protection, and other technology-related skills.

The introduction of the One Million Coders Programme in Jomoro represents a concerted effort to extend Ghana's digital-skills agenda to the constituency level, ensuring residents can participate in the country's expanding digital economy. The District Coordinator, Meya Nzema, highlighted the importance of the initiative, emphasizing the need for young people in Jomoro to acquire skills that can open doors to opportunities beyond traditional employment.

He urged potential beneficiaries to approach the training seriously and make the most of the opportunities provided by the program. Nzema also noted that the initiative comes at a crucial time when digital skills are becoming increasingly vital for employment, entrepreneurship, and global economic participation. His office aims to train around 300 youths in Jomoro by the end of 2026.

He stressed the importance of steering clear of internet fraud, as the program is not about cybercrime.