President John Dramani Mahama has announced that over 5,000 young people in the Northern Region are set to benefit from a National Apprenticeship Programme designed to equip them with practical skills for employment and economic empowerment.
Speaking at the Jubilee House during a courtesy call by the Overlord of Dagbon, Yaa Naa Abukari II on Friday, June 13, Mr. Mahama explained that the initiative, outlined in the 2025 budget, will be implemented in partnership with vocational training centres and private sector stakeholders nationwide.
The programme will focus on training youth in areas such as carpentry, tailoring, welding, shea butter processing, and agribusiness sectors considered critical to local economies and rural livelihoods.
He noted that the apprenticeship initiative aligns with his broader vision for a 24-hour economy, which aims to create jobs, extend business hours, and increase productivity in key sectors including agro-processing, logistics, and community services.
Mr. Mahama added that the programme is not only aimed at reducing unemployment but also at supporting sustainable development through the creation of a skilled workforce grounded in the needs and traditions of Ghanaian communities.
The visit formed part of ongoing efforts to strengthen collaboration between traditional authorities and the state in advancing national development.
Story By: Nana Antwi Boasiako
