Minister of Defence, Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, has called on Ghanaian youth to take full advantage of the government's One Million Coders programme to position themselves for success in the rapidly evolving digital economy.
Speaking at the 67th Anniversary Speech and Prize-Giving Day of Pope John Senior High and Minor Seminary on Saturday, Dr Omane Boamah emphasised that digital literacy is no longer a privilege for a select few, but an essential skill for survival and success across all professions. "This programme is about giving young people the tools they need to thrive in a digital age, skills in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, coding, data analysis, and more.
These are not luxury skills for Silicon Valley; they're becoming basic survival tools for modern life," Dr Omane Boamah stated.
He stressed that whether young Ghanaians aspire to careers in medicine, education, engineering, or agriculture, acquiring digital skills would amplify their capabilities and make them more competitive in both local and global job markets.
