"Youth unemployment remains the most urgent, painful challenge in Eastern region" - Kwahuhene tells Mahama

Daasebre Akuamoah Agyepong II called on the government to take immediate steps to tackle youth unemployment on Saturday, May 2, in the Eastern Region. He warned that failure to create jobs and invest in skills development could threaten peace and stability.

Daasebre Akuamoah Agyepong II made the appeal on behalf of the Eastern Regional House of Chiefs during President John Dramani Mahama's "Reset Tour" of the Eastern Region. He described youth unemployment as one of the most pressing challenges facing both the region and the country, despite the growing number of educated and willing young people. He said, "Youth unemployment remains the most urgent and painful challenge in this region, and indeed across the nation. Our young men and women are educated, energetic, ambitious, and willing to work. What they lack is not character, but opportunity."

Daasebre Akuamoah Agyepong II urged the government to act decisively by expanding job opportunities, strengthening skills training, and attracting more industries to the Eastern Region. He stated, "We therefore urge you to act with urgency, create jobs, invest in skills, and anchor real industry here in the Eastern Region." He cautioned that "A nation that cannot productively employ its youth cannot sustain peace."