GH₵50m for ‘monitoring’ coders, Sam George under fire as critics say: spend that on computers, not supervision.
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam George, is facing increased scrutiny following revelations that GH₵50 million has been allocated for monitoring activities under the government’s One Million Coders Programme. The allocation, which forms part of the programme’s implementation budget, has raised public concern over spending priorities, with critics questioning why such a significant amount is being dedicated to supervision at a time when digital training infrastructure, including computers, internet access, and training centres, remains limited in many parts of the country. While the One Million Coders Programme is intended to equip young Ghanaians with skills in coding and software development to enhance their participation in the global digital economy, the monitoring budget has sparked debate over transparency and accountability, with many arguing that the funds could have been better directed toward expanding infrastructure and training resources.
