President Mahama to Launch Three Key Initiatives This Week
Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, announced that President John Dramani Mahama is set to launch three significant initiatives this week, aimed at fostering economic growth and skill development among Ghanaians.
The first initiative, dubbed ‘Adwumawura,’ is targeted at empowering 10,000 young business owners, and is scheduled for launch today, April 28, 2025. Kwakye Ofosu disclosed this information in a post on his Facebook page, expressing anticipation for the President's active week ahead.
The upcoming initiatives include:
- Adwumawura: A program aimed at supporting 10,000 young business owners (launching Monday).
- Ghana Medical Trust Fund (Mahama Cares): Aimed at assisting individuals suffering from chronic diseases (launching Tuesday).
- National Apprenticeship Programme (NAP): Designed to train tens of thousands of youth in artisanal skills (launching Wednesday).
In a forward-looking statement earlier this month, President Mahama launched the One Million Coders Programme (OMCP) in collaboration with partners from Ghana and India, emphasizing the need for Ghana to lead in Africa's digital transformation.
During his keynote address on April 16, the President stated, "We are not merely launching a program — we are laying the foundation for a new economy... The future is here, and we will be part of shaping it.” This initiative seeks to fulfill his campaign promise to train one million Ghanaians in coding, forming a crucial aspect of the Reset Ghana Agenda that aims to equip citizens with essential digital skills.
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Highlighting successes from other countries, the President referenced examples from Estonia, Finland, Japan, the UK, and the US, which have effectively utilized coding education to boost their economies. By following in their footsteps, Ghana aims to emerge as Africa’s leading hub for Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), a sector currently valued at $410 billion and projected to grow to $490 billion by 2029.
In addition to job creation, the One Million Coders Programme is designed to foster entrepreneurship, innovation, continuous learning, and inclusivity. President Mahama reiterated, "Digital transformation must not leave anyone behind," underscoring his commitment to an equitable progress for all Ghanaians.