George Opare Addo, Minister of Youth Development and Empowerment
The government through the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment has instituted two technical working committees to oversee the implementation of its flagship employment initiatives; the Adwumawura Programme and the National Apprenticeship Programme.
The 12-member Adwumawura Technical Committee and the 14-member National Apprenticeship Technical Committee have been tasked with ensuring the successful execution of these policies, which are designed to create sustainable employment opportunities for young Ghanaians.
Speaking at the inaugural ceremony on Wednesday, March 19, the sector minister, George Opare Addo, charged the committees to expedite the rollout of the initiatives to address rising youth unemployment.
He has also set a two-week deadline for a comprehensive report on the programme’s implementation progress.
“This Adwumawura programme aims to empower 10,000 Ghanaians every year between the ages of 18 and 35 and to also help them launch their businesses, effectively lowering the employment rate among our young people. Through this programme, we are committed to contributing with the necessary support, in terms of training, financing, and special opportunities to make young entrepreneurs realize their dreams,” he stated.
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