Youth unemployment remains government's biggest challenge - Asiedu Nketia
Johnson Asiedu Nketia identified youth unemployment as the biggest challenge confronting the government while speaking during the NDC's Thank You Tour in Tolon. He stated, "It is not possible for the government to recruit everybody into the Police Service, Army, Fire Service, Immigration, Customs, and the other security agencies," and "There is no way the government will have enough spaces for all of us there."
Mr. Asiedu Nketia said the government's long-term strategy would focus on equipping young people with employable and entrepreneurial skills. He referenced countries such as the United States, Canada and Germany, where immigrants are often integrated into vocational training and trade systems. He said, "When you go to America, Canada, or Germany, one of the first things they do is to help you acquire skills or training that will allow you to work and earn a living," and "That is the direction the government intends to pursue."
Mr. Asiedu Nketia encouraged young people in Tolon and across the country to remain hopeful and continue supporting government initiatives. His comments come amid growing concerns over youth unemployment in Ghana. Mr. Asiedu Nketia was in the Northern Region as part of the NDC's nationwide Thank You Tour following the party's victory in the 2024 general elections.
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NDC's Johnson Asiedu Nketia addressed a crowd in Tolon regarding the government's biggest challenge. He stressed the need to look beyond public sector jobs - but what solutions are on the horizon?
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