Ghana Launches National Digital Skills Training In Cape Coast

Ghana launched a national digital skills training programme in Cape Coast on Thursday, November 5, 2026. The launch took place in the morning at the Cape Coast Stadium in Cape Coast, Central Region. The programme was confirmed by the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations in a statement issued in Cape Coast. The programme will teach youth how to use computers and the internet across Ghana.

According to a statement from the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, the programme will start in Cape Coast, Elmina, Winneba and Saltpond. The statement said over twenty thousand youth will benefit in the first phase. The Ministry said youth will learn computer basics, coding and online business. The Ministry said trainees will receive certificates after training.

The Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon. Samuel Nartey George, said during a press briefing in Cape Coast on Thursday, November 5, 2026 that digital skills are needed for jobs in Ghana. He said many youth in Cape Coast finish school without computer skills. He said the Ministry wants every youth to learn digital skills. He said the government will provide computers and internet for training centres.

According to a report by the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, digital jobs are growing fast in Ghana. The report said youth with digital skills can work from home and earn money. The report said the Ministry is working with the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications to support training. The Ministry said the Cape Coast programme is part of efforts to build a digital Ghana.

In an interview with Ghana News Agency (GNA), an official of the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications said training centres have been opened in the Central Region. The official said centres in Cape Coast, Elmina and Winneba will train the first group. He said the Fund provided computers, routers and learning materials for the centres. He said the Ghana News Agency report shows that the Fund is ready for the programme.

Speaking to Joy News, the Central Regional Minister said the programme will help youth in the region. He said youth in Cape Coast are eager to learn digital skills. He said the Region will support the programme with buildings for training centres. He said the Joy News interview shows that the Region supports digital education.

Miss Esi Mensah at Cape Coast Market said she is happy about the programme. She said she sells cloth at the market and wants to sell online. She said she does not know how to use a smartphone for business. She said she will register for training to learn online selling.

Mr. Kwame Boateng at Takoradi said he is a young mechanic in Takoradi. He said mechanics in Takoradi need computers to diagnose cars. He said he wants to learn computer skills to improve his work. He said he hopes the programme will reach Takoradi soon.

Mr. Ibrahim Musa at Tamale said he is a student in Tamale in the Northern Region. He said students in Tamale have few computers in schools. He said he wants to learn coding to build websites. He said he hopes the programme will help students in Tamale.

According to a statement from the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, the Ministry will also extend the programme to Accra, Ho, Tamale and Bolgatanga. The statement said the next phase will start early next year. The Ministry said district assemblies will help to select youth for the programme. The Ministry said the programme is part of government efforts to make Ghana digital.

In an interview with Ghana News Agency (GNA), a teacher in Cape Coast said the programme will help schools. He said schools in Cape Coast need more computers for pupils. He said the Ghana News Agency report shows that teachers support the programme. He said pupils will learn computer skills from an early age.

The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations said it will monitor the programme to ensure good results. The Ministry called on youth to take the training seriously. The Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications said it will give laptops to best trainees. The government asked all Ghana youth to use digital skills to build a better future for Ghana.

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