Mr. Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), says the government’s ‘One Million Coders’ programme is key to Ghana’s digital transformation and economic growth.
Speaking at the Fourth Technology Fair of the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) in Sunyani, he emphasized that the initiative goes beyond teaching coding—it aims to instill problem-solving abilities, critical thinking, and entrepreneurial mindsets in young people.

“This isn’t just about teaching young people to write code,” Mr. Nketiah said, “but about preparing them to become digital innovators capable of building apps, designing software, and developing AI solutions.”
The programme, currently being piloted, targets equipping one million young Ghanaians with coding and digital skills to meet the demands of the 21st-century economy. Mr. Nketiah said it reflects a strategic shift in the NDC’s digital policy from rhetoric to action.
He encouraged young people to embrace the opportunity and register for the programme, describing them as “pioneers of Ghana’s digital revolution.” He stressed that while the government is committed to providing resources and platforms, the youth’s dedication to innovation and learning is essential to unlock its full potential.
The fair, organized by UENR’s Department of Information Technology and Decision Sciences under the theme “Innovate and Elevate: Empowering the Youth to Pioneer Digitization – The Role of Stakeholders,” showcased student-led innovations and positioned the university as an emerging hub for digital talent.
Professor Elvis Asare-Bediako, Vice-Chancellor of UENR, noted that the university is revising its curriculum to meet modern digital demands, investing in advanced laboratories, and nurturing a culture of innovation among students.
“We are living in an era where digitization is no longer a luxury but a necessity,” he said, “and the true force behind this revolution lies not in machines, but in the minds that shape them