Audio By Carbonatix The Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC) has handed over 350 laptops to the Upper West Regional Coordinating Council to kickstart the first phase of the One Million Coders program in the region. The laptops, designated for seven training centers across seven districts, aim to equip residents with essential computer coding skills. Each center will receive 50 laptops, which are embedded with the coding program, to facilitate the comprehensive IT training initiative. Upper West Regional Minister, Charles Lwanga Puozuing, indicated that the initial phase will begin with the first 50 registered individuals per center. "The portals are open for registration of persons who are interested in registering to be part of the training," he stated. The Regional Minister clarified that districts including Jirapa, Lambussie, Nandom, and Wa West are not part of the first phase but are slated for the second phase of the rollout. However, he emphasized that the program is not restricted by district boundaries and is strictly open to any Ghanaian willing to learn. "It is our belief that our young girls and boys will join," Mr Puozuing noted, adding that even the elderly who wish to learn computer coding are permitted to register. Re-echoing the program's inclusive nature, the Upper West Regional Manager for GIFEC, Balifiama Jackalia, noted that the training accommodates workers, students, and traders. To ensure accessibility for all demographics, the centers will operate on flexible schedules. "The program will run morning, afternoon, evening because of workers; they will come in the evening for them to be taken through," Mr. Jackalia explained. Prospective participants are encouraged to register through the dedicated online portal and select the training center closest to them. Mr. Jackalia confirmed that the first phase totals 350 computers. DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Tags: 350 laptops Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC) One Million Coders Program Upper West Region DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Related to this story Climate Evidence: Illegal logging of shea and other economic trees driving deforestation in Upper West GIFEC welcomes Nana Akyaa Amoah-Amissah as new Acting Deputy CEO Upper West TEWU joins strike over conditions of service Man sentenced to 10 years for robbery-related offences in Tumu What Ghana can learn from Global Initiatives as it trains One Million Coders GH¢100m allocated to 1 Million Coders Program to boost youth employment – Felix Kwakye Ofosu First Deputy Speaker demands urgent action as CSM kills 14 in Upper West Upper West Region records 6 deaths in 17 suspected cases of meningitis NDC begins vetting 165 MMDCE aspirants in Upper West Region Medical school for Upper West Region on the drawing board – Mahama Latest Stories Arhinful calls for patience and support for Ayew ahead of World Cup9 minutes Zanetor Rawlings elected 2nd Vice President of Pan-African Parliament14 minutes GIFEC disburses 350 laptops for One Million Coders Program in Upper West Region27 minutes 2025 BoG GH¢15.7bn loss was a peak, future results expected to improve – Atta Issah31 minutes Photos: How fire destroyed everything in the Akosombo GRIDCo Substation control room37 minutes Embrace skills training for successful reintegration – YEA HR Director urges inmates44 minutes BoG’s GH₵15bn loss does not affect monetary policy – Majority49 minutes Minority accuses Majority of attempting to “shift public perception” ahead of BoG’s GH¢15bn publication55 minutes Kick Nation secures Ipswich Town trial for Ghanaian youngster Philip Frimpong59 minutes MTN Ghana hosts first Digital Music Conference to tackle artistes revenue challenges1 hour Ghana heads to Rabat for African Open Government Conference1 hour Ghana tilting towards the abyss while waiting for doomsday2 hours Pragya and tipper truck head-on collision claims teacher’s life at Asante Mampong2 hours 10 illegal miners remanded into prison custody for mining under ECG high-tension poles2 hours Bank of Ghana expected to post GH¢15.6bn loss for 2025 financial year3 hours