“She Who Codes, Conquers”: MTN Ghana Champions a Digital Awakening for 15,000 Girls
In a world tilting rapidly toward artificial intelligence and automation, the question is no longer whether girls should be in tech—but whether the world can afford not to have them there.
And this week in Ho, that question was answered with clarity, confidence, and commitment as MTN Ghana, in partnership with the Ministry of Communications, Digitalisation and Innovation, celebrated the Volta Region climax of the National Girls in ICT initiative—backed by an extraordinary GHC 17.6 million investment from MTN in 2025 alone.
“We are not waiting for change. We are building it. One girl. One laptop. One line of code at a time,” declared Madam Adwoa Wiafe, Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer for MTN Ghana, to thunderous applause at the Cedi Auditorium of the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS).
The Revolution is Female, and It’s Digital
The event was more than a celebration—it was a powerful declaration that Ghana is ready to unleash a new wave of female tech leaders from every corner of the country, including its most rural and underserved areas.
This year’s edition of the program saw hundreds of young girls trained in coding, cybersecurity, animation, and digital literacy. Girls who, just months ago, had never touched a computer, now proudly displayed projects that showed confidence, creativity, and competence.
And they are not alone. Since its inception, the Girls in ICT program has reached over 15,000 girls nationwide—many of whom are now blazing trails in academia and tech industries.
“I met a girl today who was part of the 2019 cohort. Today, she’s in university studying ICT,” Madam Wiafe shared. “That is not just impact. That is legacy.”
MTN Ghana: More Than a Sponsor—A Catalyst for Transformation
MTN’s role in the initiative goes far beyond funding. Through its Foundation, the telecom giant is engineering a systemic shift in how digital skills are taught, accessed, and sustained in Ghana:
Investing in state-of-the-art ICT and robotics labs for over 30 schools yearly.
Supporting differently-abled girls with inclusive digital training resources.
Providing university and senior high schools with infrastructure for hands-on tech education.
Sponsoring girls in STEM scholarships, ensuring the pipeline doesn’t end after the program.
Notably, MTN also built the Robotics Center at Mamfe Girls SHS, whose students went on to win the World Robotics Championship twice—proof that when given the tools, Ghanaian girls can conquer the world.
“We are not just closing the digital divide. We are smashing it—and building bridges where walls once stood,” Wiafe stated boldly.
Not Just Access—Advantage
The Ho event also showcased MTN’s focus on sustainability. Every laptop donated, every teacher trained, and every school equipped is part of a long-term vision to embed future-fit digital skills into Ghana’s educational DNA.
“In the near future, you won’t be employable if you lack digital skills. So this is not just about technology—it’s about survival. It’s about preparing our girls to lead, not follow,” Wiafe explained.
A Digital Nation Must Be an Inclusive One
Inclusivity was a central theme of the day. This year’s program intentionally included girls living with disabilities, reinforcing MTN’s belief that innovation must leave no one behind.
“Every child, regardless of ability or circumstance, deserves a chance to build their digital destiny. That is the Ghana we’re fighting for,” Wiafe affirmed.
What’s Next?
Following the Volta Region climax, the Girls in ICT initiative moves to the Upper East and Upper West Regions, where thousands more girls await the opportunity to discover their potential through technology.
MTN Ghana has pledged to continue its partnership with the Ministry to scale this transformative movement—and ensure that no talent is left untapped simply because of gender, geography, or means.
In the End, It’s Not Just About Code. It’s About Power.
The laptops given out in Ho were not gifts. They were keys—keys to classrooms without walls, careers without limits, and futures without fear.
And in the eyes of the young girl from a fishing village, now confidently debugging her first program, we saw what the future looks like:
