Sammi Awuku inaugurates constituency office and launches Youth Skills Programme in Akuapem North
Samuel Awuku, Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, commissioned a new constituency office on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Mamfe. He also launched the Akuapem North Skills Development and Entrepreneurship Programme (ANSDEP) at the Mamfe Presbyterian Hall. Mr. Awuku announced that he will personally operate from the office every Monday ahead of parliamentary sittings, which begin on Tuesdays.
The newly established Office of the Member of Parliament for Akuapem North Constituency is located at Mamfe. The youth-focused skills and entrepreneurship programme is designed to equip young people with practical skills and promote entrepreneurship in areas such as soap making, baking, catfish farming, and agro-processing. The programme enrolled 120 apprentices. The Chief of Mamfe, Osabarima Ansah Sasraku III, commended the initiative and encouraged continued collaboration for development. Beneficiaries described the initiative as timely and life-changing.
Blacksmith Africa outlined the vision of the project, highlighting its potential to stimulate local economic growth through skills development. Mr. Awuku referenced earlier interventions, including collaboration with the Akuapem Rural Bank to support market women at the Ofie Market.
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Sammi Awuku, MP for Akuapem North, has launched a youth skills programme and inaugurated a constituency office. These efforts aim to strengthen local governance and address unemployment - but what impact will they have?
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