At Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona, the Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Ghana, signed a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MTN Ghana. This strategic partnership aims to accelerate digital skills development, artificial intelligence (AI) innovation, data governance, and cybersecurity, positioning Ghanaian youth for success in the evolving global tech landscape.
The 12-month MoU establishes a framework for collaboration between MTN Ghana and the Ghanaian government. It is a crucial step in the implementation of the ‘One Million Coders’ initiative, a flagship program under the John Romani Mahama administration, dedicated to equipping young Ghanaians with essential digital competencies.
Speaking at the signing, Hon. Samuel Nartey George, MP, Minister of Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovation, emphasized the government’s commitment to nurturing AI and software development talent in Ghana. He also acknowledged MTN Group’s continued investment in the country, particularly as part of its 25th anniversary initiatives. A key highlight of this partnership is the establishment of a center of excellence for AI and software development, housed in the newly donated MTN building.
“MTN Group and Ralph Mupita did not hesitate to express their interest in partnering with the government. To actualize this, we decided to put pen to paper and sign an MoU that will run for the next 12 months, governing the entire engagement between MTN and MTN Ghana in supporting our AI dream.
As part of its 25th anniversary, MTN is making significant investments in Ghana. The MTN building, donated to the government of Ghana, will become a center of excellence for artificial intelligence and software development. We are committed to backing MTN in this endeavor, which is why we are here today to sign this MoU. This agreement will serve as the framework for our collaboration leading up to the launch of the One Million Coders program before May 7, 2025.”
– Hon. Samuel Nartey George, MP, Minister of Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Ghana
MTN’s Commitment to Ghana’s Digital Ecosystem
MTN Group President and CEO, Ralph Mupita, reaffirmed the company’s dedication to supporting Ghana’s digital transformation and fostering homegrown tech talent.
“We are very happy to support the building out of the digital ecosystem that will be a catalyst for growth and expansion to meet Ghana’s socio-economic objectives.
We must develop our own talent, our own software engineers, and do more around coding to ensure that young people in Ghana have opportunities not only in Ghana but all over the world.”
– Ralph Mupita, President and CEO, MTN Group
The One Million Coders program, set to launch before May 7, 2025, will equip Ghanaian youth with practical coding and software engineering skills, unlocking international career opportunities.
– Ebenezer Asante, Non-Executive Director, MTN Group
“As MTN, we are committed to doing what we have said we will do—to support Ghana in its next digital strategy. We look forward to seeing the impact of this initiative on the youth and the economy at large.”
