Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has dismissed claims that the One Million Coders Programme is a political stunt.
He insists the initiative is a serious and long-term national project designed to drive digital transformation across Ghana.
Speaking on Morning Starr, Sam George emphasized that the programme reflects strategic planning and a deep commitment to national development.
He stated that this is not a reactionary move but a critical investment in the country’s future. “It is not going to be one of those political gimmicks. This is serious business for me. It won’t fail. I won’t fail,” he declared.
He also linked the initiative to his history of forward-thinking advocacy, referencing a recent ruling by the UK Supreme Court which echoed positions he publicly supported back in 2021. “What the UK Supreme Court is arriving at in 2025, I spoke about in 2021,” he noted.
Sam George highlighted the infrastructure backing the programme, citing partnerships with major tech players such as C-squared, a Google-owned company, to provide high-speed internet connectivity.
He added that NETA, a government agency, is working to ensure reliable internet access at Community Information Centres where the training will be held.
The minister stressed that this initiative is more than just a project; it is a national agenda to equip young Ghanaians with future-ready skills. “We are making sure that wherever training takes place, there is dedicated high-speed internet. We are building something that will last,” he affirmed.
