UEW Receives 200 Laptops Under the Government’s One Million Coders Programme
The University of Education, Winneba (UEW) has received 200 laptops from the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation under the Government of Ghana's One Million Coders Programme to strengthen digital and coding education among its students.
The laptops were officially handed over to the University at a ceremony held at the Council Chamber. It was attended by members of the University Management, the Head of the Department of ICT Education and coordinators of the programme.
Receiving the laptops on behalf of the University, Prof. Stephen Jobson Mitchual, the Vice-Chancellor, expressed appreciation to the Government of Ghana and the Ministry for selecting UEW to participate in the national initiative.
He described coding and digital literacy as indispensable skills in contemporary higher education. He noted that technological advancement continues to reshape every sector of society. He stressed that equipping students with coding competencies would enhance their problem solving, innovation and employability beyond their areas of academic specialisation.
Prof. Mitchual said the laptops were requested by the University to support the successful implementation of the programme and urged the University community to ensure their responsible use. He assured the Government that the equipment would be used for its intended purpose and that the University would remain accountable for its deployment and impact.
Prof. Delali Kwasi Dake, the Head of the Department of ICT Education and UEW Coordinator for the programme, said the University's participation followed a successful application submitted after the Ministry invited institutions to join the initiative.
He disclosed that programme coordinators had already undergone implementation training and explained that the laptops had been configured with pre-installed operating systems, learning content and tracking technology to enhance security and effective monitoring.
Prof. Dake noted that the programme would be delivered largely through self-paced learning with the University establishing computer laboratories to ensure students without personal laptops also benefit from the training.
Prof. Esther Yeboah Danso-Wiredu, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, recounted the University's journey to securing the laptops. She explained that the Department of ICT Education was tasked to lead the application process which culminated in UEW's successful selection under the national programme.
She expressed confidence that the initiative would strengthen the University's digital transformation agenda and expand opportunities for students to acquire critical technology skills.
The One Million Coders Programme is a flagship Government of Ghana initiative under the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation aimed at equipping citizens, particularly students with coding and digital competencies to drive innovation and accelerate the country's digital transformation.
