The Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovation of Ghana has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MTN Ghana to enhance artificial intelligence (AI) and digital skills.
This agreement marks a significant step towards promoting data governance and cybersecurity. The MoU will remain in effect for 12 months.
As part of the ‘One Million Coders’ initiative under the administration of John Romani Mahama, this initiative aims to equip young Ghanaians with essential digital skills to compete in the global technology landscape.
During the signing ceremony in Barcelona, the Ghanaian delegation expressed their commitment to enhancing AI and software development capabilities in the country. They also recognized and appreciated MTN Group’s investments and ongoing projects in Ghana.
This partnership represents a major milestone in Ghana’s digital transformation journey, paving the way for further technological advancements.
The Minister of Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovation of Ghana, Samuel Nartey George, made the following statement regarding this partnership:
“I must say that 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 MTN’s ongoing initiatives in Ghana.”
“We recognize that, as part of its 25th anniversary, MTN is making significant investments in Ghana. The MTN building, donated to the government of Ghana, will become one of our centers 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 moving forward, leading up to the launch of the One Million Coders program before May 7th this year.”