Nationwide Chairman of the Nationwide Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah
Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, nationwide chairman of the governing Nationwide Democratic Congress, recognized youth unemployment as the most important problem dealing with the federal government, stressing that the general public sector can not take in all of the younger folks searching for work.
Talking on the NDC’s appreciation tour in Tron, Asiedu Nketiah stated sustainable job creation requires better funding in abilities growth and vocational coaching, relatively than over-reliance on recruitment into state establishments.
“It’s unattainable for the federal government to recruit everybody into the police, military, fireplace service, immigration, customs and different safety businesses,” he stated. “There isn’t any means the federal government will present sufficient area for all of us.”
He stated the federal government’s long-term technique will concentrate on equipping younger folks with employable entrepreneurial abilities that may create alternatives past the general public sector.
Asiedu Nketiah cited nations akin to the US, Canada and Germany, the place immigrants are sometimes built-in into vocational coaching and commerce techniques to extend financial productiveness.
“While you go to the US, Canada or Germany, one of many first issues we do is assist them get the abilities and coaching to work and earn a residing,” he says. “That’s the path the federal government is trying to pursue.”
The NDC chairman inspired younger folks in Tron and throughout the nation to stay hopeful and proceed to help the federal government’s efforts to fight unemployment and broaden financial alternatives.
His feedback come amid rising issues about youth unemployment in Ghana, significantly amongst graduates and youth in rural areas who proceed to hunt better employment and financial inclusion.
Asiedu Nketiah was visiting the northern area as a part of the NDC’s nationwide appreciation tour following the occasion’s victory within the 2024 common elections.
