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KNUST to Receive 2,000 Laptops for One Million Coders Programme

By Ishmeal

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) is set to receive 2,000 additional laptops to support digital skills training under Ghana’s One Million Coders Programme.

Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam George, said the programme aims to create 100,000 digitally enabled jobs.

The additional laptops are expected to give more trainees access to computers and improve their practical learning experience at KNUST.

The One Million Coders Programme seeks to equip Ghanaians with digital skills that can open doors to employment and other opportunities in the technology sector.

As more businesses adopt digital tools, skills in areas such as coding and software development are becoming increasingly important. The programme aims to prepare participants to take advantage of these opportunities.

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The government’s target of creating 100,000 digitally enabled jobs highlights its focus on linking digital training with employment. However, achieving this goal will depend on effective training, access to job opportunities and the ability of participants to apply their skills.

The additional laptops are expected to strengthen the programme’s activities at KNUST and support efforts to prepare more Ghanaians for the growing digital economy.

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By Ishmeal

Ishmeal Ntakor is a Ghanaian journalist, blogger, digital marketer, content creator, and media professional with interests in journalism, digital communication, healthcare, tourism, social development, and storytelling. He has experience in researching, writing, editing, and publishing news stories, features, articles, and digital content. His work covers current affairs, human-interest stories, entertainment, sports, tourism, social issues, and community developments. Ishmeal is also the founder and personality behind NationsBlogger, a digital media and blogging platform focused on news, entertainment, sports, trending stories, tourism, social issues, and public-interest content. Through his media work, he uses digital platforms to inform, educate, and connect with audiences. Educational Background Ishmeal has an interdisciplinary academic background spanning healthcare, digital marketing, and journalism. His qualifications include: - Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Diagnostic Medical Imaging – University of Cape Coast (UCC) -Degree in Digital Marketing – IPMC College of Technology Higher National Diploma (HND) in Journalism and Communication His background in Diagnostic Medical Imaging has given him academic exposure to healthcare and medical imaging, while his studies in Digital Marketing and Journalism have strengthened his abilities in communication, media production, digital strategy, content creation, and online storytelling. He has developed skills in SEO, social media marketing, Google Ads, PPC, content strategy, social media content creation, YouTube scripting, online journalism, and digital brand development. Beyond journalism and digital marketing, Ishmeal has a strong interest in tourism, history, exploration, interviews, current affairs, entertainment, and community development. As a media professional, Ishmeal believes in research, responsible reporting, accuracy, continuous learning, and telling stories that matter. He continues to combine his academic background in Diagnostic Medical Imaging at UCC, Digital Marketing at IPMC, and Journalism and Communication to build a diverse career across media, digital marketing, healthcare communication, and tourism. Ishmeal Ntakor is committed to growing NationsBlogger and using journalism and digital media to inform, educate, and engage audiences in Ghana and beyond