Akufo-Addo commends YEA for tackling unemployment

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has praised the management and board of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) for their substantial efforts in addressing Ghana’s unemployment issue.

Speaking at the YEA beneficiaries forum in the Ashanti Region, he highlighted plans to enhance the appeal and effectiveness of YEA’s programmes, particularly for the youth.

President Akufo-Addo assured that the government would support the security services in considering the beneficiaries’ appeals.

He stated the importance of the upcoming elections, urging citizens to make the right decision and participate actively in the process.

“The future of Ghana resides in you and your votes,” he stated, encouraging involvement in the elections and campaigns.

At the forum held at the Bantama Church of Pentecost in Kumasi, the Minister for Employment and Labour Relations, Ignatius Baffour Awuah also commended YEA’s leadership.

He noted the agency’s unprecedented achievements, with over 100,000 beneficiaries annually, leading to meaningful livelihoods for 400,000 to 500,000 individuals over four years.

The minister highlighted that YEA has expanded beyond traditional roles, now training individuals in various trades such as carpentry, masonry, welding, and hairdressing.

He appealed to security agencies to efficiently utilise the talents of YEA beneficiaries.

Kofi Agyepong, CEO of YEA, emphasised the agency’s commitment to its beneficiaries, ensuring timely payments and training to boost morale and appreciation.

He shared success stories of beneficiaries creating jobs for themselves and others, noting that 8,496 beneficiaries are in the Ashanti region alone, including community police, health workers, and prison service employees.

YEA supports 6,011 businesses in the region, paying allowances to service employees.

Textile model beneficiaries receive GHC1,857 each for 143 businesses, including tailors and seamstresses, while large garment companies benefit with over GHC92,000 each.

Agyepong acknowledged challenges with the sanitation model’s payment structure but promised future improvements.

Reporting By Jonathan Ofori, Asaase Newsroom, Kumasi

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