The government has distributed 8,500 laptops to training centres under the One Million Coders Programme as part of efforts to expand access to digital skills training and strengthen Ghana’s growing tech ecosystem.

Fred Yeboah, Director of Research and Innovation at the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GI-KACE) and a member of the programme’s implementation committee, disclosed the development during an interview on the Joy Super Morning Show.

He explained that the laptops are intended to support trainees who may not have access to personal computers or stable internet connectivity, but clarified that the devices are not being issued directly to individual participants.

“We have already distributed 8,500 laptops,” Yeboah said, adding that “these laptops are meant for the centres that are used for the training.”

According to him, all 158 accredited training centres participating in the initiative have received the devices to facilitate both online and blended learning models.

He further noted that internet connectivity is being deployed across the centres to ensure trainees can fully engage with digital coursework.

The One Million Coders Programme is a flagship government initiative aimed at equipping thousands of Ghanaians with skills in technology-related fields, with a broader goal of reducing youth unemployment and strengthening the country’s digital economy.

Mr Yeboah explained that the programme adopts flexible learning approaches to accommodate participants from different backgrounds.

He said some courses are self-paced and accessible via personal devices such as smartphones, tablets, or laptops, while others require physical attendance at designated training centres for structured instruction.

“For all the 158 centres that I’ve mentioned, all of them have been provided with laptops,” he stated.

He also revealed that 16 centres—one in each region—have been selected as pilot sites for face-to-face instruction, with dedicated trainers stationed on site to enhance practical learning outcomes.

The expansion of digital infrastructure under the programme comes amid renewed calls for government and private sector collaboration to close Ghana’s digital skills gap and improve access to hands-on technology training for young people.