MTN Ghana has trained over 13,000 girls and 1,300 teachers across 11 regions since 2021 under its expanded Girls-in-ICT partnership with the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation.
The telco increased its investment to GHS 17.6 million (from an initial GHS 10 million) to fund coding, animation, and web design workshops for girls aged 9–15.
Volta Region’s recent training session precedes upcoming programs in Upper East and Upper West, completing nationwide coverage.
Adwoa Wiafe, MTN Ghana’s Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer, stressed urgency at the Volta event: “Digital skills aren’t luxury—they’re necessity. We’re investing in action to ensure every Ghanaian girl accesses ICT education.” The initiative supports Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang’s broader push for youth digital literacy ahead of Ghana’s 2028 leadership transition.
The Ministry plans a Trust Fund to sustain scaling, aligning with MTN’s “Ambition 2025” diversity goals. CEO Stephen Blewett’s vision that “the next big thing must come from Africa” anchors the program, which targets 15,000 beneficiaries by 2026.