Thousands of Girls Across Ghana Gain ICT Skills Through MTN’s Continued Support for Girls-in-ICT Initiative
MTN Ghana empowers over 13,000 girls with digital skills, strengthens commitment to inclusive tech education.
- MTN Ghana has reaffirmed its strong commitment to digital inclusion and female empowerment
- The initiative has already reached more than 13,000 girls and 1,300 teachers across 11 regions
- Adwoa Wiafe, Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer at MTN Ghana, emphasized the company’s belief in inclusive progress.
Accra, August 6, 2025 — MTN Ghana has reaffirmed its strong commitment to digital inclusion and female empowerment through sustained investment in the National Girls-in-ICT initiative, a flagship program spearheaded by the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation.
Designed to equip girls aged 9 to 15—and their teachers—with critical digital skills, the initiative has already reached more than 13,000 girls and 1,300 teachers across 11 regions: North-East, Western North, Ahafo, Bono East, Bono, Savannah, Northern, Eastern, Greater Accra, Ashanti, and Volta.
Participants receive hands-on training in coding, website design, game development, and animation, preparing them for careers in a technology-driven world.
Initially launched in 2021 as part of MTN Ghana’s 25th anniversary, the company committed GHS 10 million over three years to support the initiative.
That commitment has since grown to GHS 17.6 million by 2025—positioning MTN as one of the country’s leading private-sector contributors to digital empowerment.
At the recent climax of the Volta Region edition, Adwoa Wiafe, Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer at MTN Ghana, emphasized the company’s belief in inclusive progress.
“At MTN, we believe in inclusivity—empowering girls, the differently abled, and all who deserve a chance,” Wiafe stated. “We’re not just talking about change; we’re investing in it. The future belongs to those with digital skills. It’s no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity.”
She further quoted MTN Ghana CEO, Stephen Blewett, saying:
“The next big thing must come from Africa. We are here to help make that happen—by providing the skills, tools, and platforms.”
The Volta Region event is the first of three regional engagements planned for 2025, with upcoming editions scheduled for the Upper East and Upper West regions.
In a move to ensure sustainability, the Ministry is also working toward the establishment of a Girls-in-ICT Trust Fund, aimed at expanding the initiative’s reach and long-term impact.
MTN Ghana’s support is aligned with its vision to lead the delivery of a bold new digital world and its commitment to diversity, inclusion, and bridging the digital divide. The company remains dedicated to empowering the next generation of female digital leaders across Ghana.
