File photo of unemployed persons
Some youth in Ashaiman have appealed to the government to implement targeted programmes to address rising unemployment in the municipality.
They said the situation remained a major challenge, particularly given the area’s growing population and its role as a commercial hub that attracts job seekers from across the country.
Ebenezer Yenzu, a resident, told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) that job opportunities in the area had not kept pace with the increasing labour force.
Yenzu noted that many young people lacked the technical and practical skills required by local industries.
Over 30% of locally produced cereal contaminated
He therefore urged the government to invest in labour-intensive sectors such as agribusiness and construction to create employment opportunities for the youth.
Joseph Abu, another resident, called for the expansion of vocational training programmes and improved access to job placement services within the municipality.
He said such initiatives would equip young people with relevant skills and enhance their employability.
Bernice Agyeman also appealed to the government to provide microfinance, start-up capital, and business incubation support to enable young people to establish their own businesses.
She added that supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs), through tax incentives and subsidies for employing young people, would significantly boost job creation in the area.
