Jomoro MP introduces One Million Coders programme to equip youth with digital skills
The Member of Parliament for Jomoro in the Western Region, Dorcas Affo Toffey, has introduced the government’s One Million Coders Programme in the constituency as part of efforts to equip young people with digital and technology skills.
Dorcas Affo Toffey, the Member of Parliament for Jomoro in Ghana's Western Region, has unveiled the government's ambitious One Million Coders Programme. This initiative aims to equip young people in the constituency with essential digital and technology skills, including coding, software development, cybersecurity, data analytics, and artificial intelligence. The programme is a key part of the nation's broader strategy to prepare young people for employment, entrepreneurship, and success in the digital economy.
As of September 2026, the One Million Coders Programme had already seen significant progress. More than 140,000 Ghanaians had registered for the program, with over 10,000 completing their courses, according to Samuel Nartey George, the Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations Minister. In Jomoro, District Coordinator Meya Nzema has already visited several communities to introduce young people to coding and other digital skills. Their goal is to train about 300 youths by the end of 2026.
Meya Nzema urged beneficiaries to take the opportunity seriously and use the acquired skills for legitimate economic opportunities. He cautioned against engaging in internet fraud, emphasizing that the programme is designed to build productive digital skills rather than facilitate cybercrime.
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