The Savannah Regional minister, Him. Saeed Muhazu Jibril has said that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has recognized the pivotal role of the Ghanaian youth, especially in national development.
He emphasized that the initiatives such as the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme and GEA’s Youth Entrepreneurship and Employment Program (YEEP) which exemplify the commitment to fostering the entrepreneurial ecosystem, providing integrated support for young businesses to grow and succeed.
The Hon. minister who was giving his keynote address in Damongo of the Savannah region at the regional launch the Ghana Enterprise Agency (GEA) and MasterCard Foundation’s Business in A Box (BizBox) Project, indicated that entrepreneurship and apprenticeship have been identified as the prime pathways to increase employment opportunities for the Ghanaian youth and women.
He further noted that the GEA BizBox intervention aims to unearth the entrepreneurial potential in the youth by providing a comprehensive toolkits, learning opportunities, and start-up kit support.
Hon. Muhazu expressed worry about the high unemployment rate in the country, adding that efforts government to address the situation, there is the need for urgent and strategic interventions to equip the younger generation with skills, technology, and opportunities to thrive in the work.
The BizBox project according to the regional minister, is set to make a significant impact in 250,000 Ghanaians youth, with a focus on young women and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), where 70% of the beneficiaries will be women and 10% will be PWDs.
Touching on the main goal of the project, Mr. Muhazu stated that the project geared towards instilling an entrepreneurial mindset and attitude through capacity development, mentorship, coaching, access to markets, regulatory support, and start-up kits.
He commended GEA and MasterCard Foundation for their unwavering commitment to the development of the youth.
“The Akufo-Addo Bawumia Government is dedicated to creating conducive environments where businesses, especially those own by youth, women, and PWDs, can thrive”, Hon. Muhazu said.
He urged traditional authorities, religious leaders, and community leaders to support the initiative and encourage the youth to participate fully.
“The youth are ready to embrace this opportunity, and together,we can transform Ghana”.
Story by Tahiru Abdul-Washiru/Spear FM
