Mahama Unveils Plan to Train 5,000 Youth in Northern Region's Skills Acquisition Program
Accra, Ghana - 13 June, 2025 - Ghana's President, John Dramani Mahama, has unveiled plans to empower over 5,000 young people in the Northern Region through the National Apprenticeship Programme, a flagship initiative aimed at equipping them with employable skills for economic empowerment.
The programme, which has been allocated funding in the 2025 budget, will be implemented in collaboration with vocational training institutions and private sector actors across the country.
During a courtesy call by the Overlord of Dagbon, Yaa Naa Abukari II, at the Jubilee House on June 13, President Mahama revealed that the programme will focus on skills development in key sectors such as carpentry, tailoring, welding, shea butter processing, and agribusiness.
“The 2025 budget has provided adequate funding for the take-off of the National Apprenticeship Programme, which is being rolled out in partnership with our vocational institutions and the private sector across the country,” he said.
“Over 5,000 youth from the Northern Region are expected to be trained in employable skills such as carpentry, tailoring, welding, shea butter processing, and agribusiness,” Mahama stated.
These sectors are crucial to local economies and rural livelihoods, and the president believes that the initiative will contribute significantly to sustainable development by building a skilled workforce that meets Ghana's local needs.
The National Apprenticeship Programme aligns with President Mahama's broader 24-hour economy vision, which aims to create new job opportunities, extend business hours, and boost productivity across various sectors. The president emphasized that the initiative will not only reduce unemployment but also provide a much-needed boost to the country's economic development.
“These efforts align with our broader vision of the 24-hour economy strategy, which will provide new job opportunities and extended business hours across agro-processing, logistics, and community services,” he added.
Source: Lead News Online
