The Chief Executive Officer of Telecel Ghana, Ing. Patricia Obo-Nai, has announced that the company will offer free coding training to 100,000 young Ghanaians as part of the Government’s One Million Coders Programme.
Speaking on Thursday, 12 March, during events marking Telecel Ghana’s second anniversary, Ing. Obo-Nai explained that while the course normally costs US$50 for certification, the company will sponsor all participants at no cost.
“We are partnering with the government on the One Million Coders Programme. We are training 100,000 young people for free as our contribution,” she said.
“If you were paying for it, a license costs US$50, but through our platform in partnership with Start Your Code, this represents a US$5 million investment we are putting into society,” she added.
She also highlighted that the initiative links Telecel services with social impact. “Using your Telecel SIM is not just about data and voice services — it’s also your opportunity to give back to society through our brand,” the CEO noted.
The initiative reflects Telecel Ghana’s commitment to youth empowerment and skills development, providing young people with the digital and technological competencies needed for the future workforce.
The announcement comes amid high demand for digital skills among Ghanaian youth. In April 2025, President John Dramani Mahama revealed that within just 48 hours of opening applications for the One Million Coders Programme, 90,000 people had already applied.
Speaking at the official launch in Accra, the President said the programme would take a decentralised approach, ensuring training is accessible across the country — from major cities to remote villages.