Ghana’s drive to build a digitally savvy workforce has received a boost as the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation has announced a partnership with Plan International Ghana for a nationwide Digital Skills Project targeting the youth.

The announcement followed a courtesy call by Plan International Ghana officials on the sector minister, Samuel Nartey George, who hailed the initiative as a strategic step toward achieving government’s digital transformation agenda.

Mr Nartey George praised the project for aligning with flagship government programmes such as the ‘1 Million Coders Programme’ and the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy.

He emphasized the ministry’s focus on inclusivity, assuring that the project would maintain a 50:50 male-to-female ratio while reserving 10 percent of opportunities for persons with disabilities.

He further pledged institutional support, revealing that key facilities, including the Kofi Annan ICT Centre of Excellence, would be available to strengthen the project’s rollout.

Plan International Ghana’s Country Director, Mr. Constant Tchona, disclosed that the initiative, implemented in collaboration with Nokia, would equip young people with hands-on training in coding, cybersecurity, and digital solutions development.

He said participants would also be encouraged to create technology-driven solutions for pressing challenges in healthcare, agriculture, and urban planning.

Mr. Tchona explained that the training would be organized in four-month cohorts across Accra, Tamale, and Kumasi, with half of the beneficiaries being women. The first batch is expected to start by the end of the month, with full inclusivity measures in place to accommodate persons with disabilities.

He added that the programme would also adopt distance learning platforms to expand access and flexibility for participants across the country. “Through this initiative, we were not just creating jobs; we were equipping young people to become problem-solvers in their communities,” Mr. Tchona said.