There’s hope!-Mahama inspires Ghanaian youth 

Story: Reuben Sackey 

Former President John Dramani Mahama has  urged the youth in the country not to give up on Ghana as he intends  to reset the country for growth if voted into power in the December 7 polls.

He made a commitment to the youth that he will create abundant job opportunities that will meet their diverse needs and aspirations.

Launching the 2024 Youth Manifesto of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Accra on Monday, August 12, 2024,  Mr Mahama declared: “We will create the jobs that young people have been waiting for, and when the jobs are created, no one will be left behind”.

Mr Mahama, who hoped  to capitalise on the votes of the youth to return to the presidency, said with a focus on inclusivity and equal access, the next NDC government would address the pressing concerns of unemployment, underemployment and skills mismatch that had for long plagued the youth of the country.

He said the next NDC government would set the foundation for the youth of the country to thrive, emphasising the importance of youth empowerment and participation in the country’s development.

“As we celebrate young people’s contribution to leveraging digital tools for positive change, I am proud to reaffirm our pledge, the Mahama and Naana supporting digital startups and incubation hubs, and training one million young Ghanaians in coding,” the former President said.

He said the coding initiative was captured in the NDC’s 2020 manifesto document, and that any replication of such anywhere must have been copied from the party.

“And if you want to know who has plagiarised who, go to the NDC 2020 manifesto and look at page 88 and you see the million coders programme there,” Mr Mahama said.

He further highlighted the role of the 24-hour economy policy as a prospective catalyst that would expand the frontiers of job opportunities for the people.

“Additionally, we will invest the equivalent of $3 billion in collaboration with the private sector to build a vibrant technology and fintech industry that will create jobs and boost economic growth in Ghana.

“The 24-hour economy policy we will implement in 2025 is a game-changer that will open new job markets, foster entrepreneurship and drive innovation,” he stated.

The launch of the youth manifesto was a vibrant and energetic event, filled with passionate speeches by eloquent youth.

Held at the Kofi Ohene-Konadu Auditorium of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), the programme began with a teaser of the NDC youth anthem.

It was attended by several high-profile party members, including the party’s running mate, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, and the General Secretary of the NDC, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey.

Other notable attendees were the National Youth Organiser, George Opare Addo; Deputy National Youth Organiser, Ruth Dela Sedoh, and various parliamentary candidates, party executive and youth leaders from across Jane administration’s pledge, to upscale digital skills and training for Ghanaian youth.

The event also drew a large crowd of enthusiastic young people, who were presented with the party’s plans for their future in the NDC’s youth-focused agenda.

The manifesto’s key highlights were presented in two segments, with speakers addressing various themes such as youth entrepreneurship, education, health care and political inclusion.

The presentations were complemented with a video documentary titled “Voices of the Future”, with a dance interlude sparking   excitement among the youth.

Related Post

No more posts to show

Post Comments

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *