President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has highlighted ongoing plans to enhance the appeal and effectiveness of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) program, particularly for the youth.
He assured that the government would support the security services to consider absorbing YEA beneficiaries into mainstream security as policemen and prison officers.
Speaking at the YEA Beneficiaries Forum in the Ashanti Region, he praised the management and board of the agency for their significant efforts in addressing the country’s unemployment issue.
He emphasized the importance of the upcoming elections, urging citizens to make the right decision and participate actively in the process, adding that “the future of Ghana resides in you and your votes,” encouraging involvement in the elections and campaigns.
At the forum held at the Bantama Church of Pentecost in Kumasi, the Minister for Labour, Ignatius Baffour Awuah, also commended YEA’s leadership.
He noted the agency’s unpredicted achievements, with over 100,000 beneficiaries annually, leading to meaningful livelihoods for 400,000 to 500,000 individuals over four years.
Kofi Agyepong, Chief Executive Officer of YEA, emphasized 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.
Agyepong acknowledged challenges with the sanitation model’s payment structure but promised future improvements.
