Ghana’s Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations is working to address training and infrastructure challenges affecting beneficiaries of the One Million Coders Programme following a monitoring visit to the Asawase Community Information Centre (CIC) in the Ashanti Region.
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, met programme participants on 12 October 2026 at the centre in the Asokore Mampong Municipality. The engagement aimed to gather feedback on implementation and identify areas requiring improvement.
During the meeting, beneficiaries raised concerns about inadequate internet connectivity, limited technical support and insufficient equipment for practical training. They also called for hybrid learning options, clearer employment pathways and opportunities for further training after completing the programme.
George assured participants that the ministry would work with the programme’s Project Implementation Unit to address the concerns and improve delivery. He also encouraged community information centre administrators to collaborate with local schools, allowing pupils to use the facilities for basic information and communications technology (ICT) training.
The minister further disclosed that the ministry was working with the Ashanti Regional Minister to support the establishment of additional community information centres in underserved districts. The initiative aims to expand access to digital learning facilities and reach more communities.
The visit formed part of George’s two-day monitoring tour of rural telephony sites and community information centres across the Ashanti Region. Feedback collected during the tour is expected to help identify implementation gaps and guide improvements to the programme.
The One Million Coders Programme is a government initiative designed to equip Ghanaians with digital skills to support participation in the digital economy, employment and innovation. The concerns raised at Asawase highlight the importance of reliable internet access, adequate practical training resources and post-training opportunities in achieving those goals.
