The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has partnered with the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) to recruit 5,000 Fire Service Assistants under a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
This collaboration is designed to strengthen fire safety and emergency response efforts nationwide, while simultaneously offering employment opportunities to Ghana’s youth.
Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed–Mubarak, commended the initiative, noting its alignment with the Government’s 24-hour economy agenda, which seeks to expand economic activity, improve productivity, and create more jobs beyond the standard working hours.
The Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, expressed his gratitude to the Minister for the Interior for initiating the recruitment module and urged him to explore similar collaborative programs with other agencies under the Ministry.
Also, the Chief Executive Officer of YEA, Malik Basintale, and the Acting Chief Fire Officer, Daniella Mawusi Ntow Sarpong, both stressed the critical role of inter-agency cooperation in fulfilling their mandates.
They noted that the recruitment of 5,000 Fire Service Assistants will not only enhance the operational capacity of the Ghana National Fire Service but also contribute significantly to national development.
The initiative underscores the Government’s dedication to youth empowerment and to strengthening the Ghana National Fire Service, especially in response to the surge in fire incidents across the country. Both GNFS and YEA reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring the successful implementation of this strategic partnership.
