Dr. Frank Amoakohene, the Minister-designate for the Ashanti Region, appeared before the vetting committee on Monday, January 27, 2025, to outline his vision for the region’s youth and their employment prospects. Central to his message was a firm commitment to ensuring that every young person in Ghana, especially those in the Ashanti Region, has access to decent employment opportunities. He stressed the importance of equipping the youth with the necessary skills to compete in the job market and pledged to work tirelessly towards increasing employment opportunities within the region. This dedication to youth empowerment, he emphasized, stems from a deep understanding of the critical role young people play in the region’s and the nation’s overall development. Dr. Amoakohene’s vision reflects a broader national agenda focused on youth development and economic empowerment.
A key strategy Dr. Amoakohene highlighted involves collaborating with the Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment. This partnership aims to ensure that the youth of the Ashanti Region receive their due share of national youth development programs and initiatives. He believes that by working in concert with the national ministry, the Ashanti Region can leverage available resources and expertise to maximize its impact on youth employment. This collaborative approach, he argued, fosters a unified front in addressing the challenges facing young people and ensures a streamlined, efficient delivery of services. Furthermore, it reflects a commitment to equitable distribution of resources and opportunities across the country.
Dr. Amoakohene underscored the government’s commitment to empowering one million young Ghanaians with digital skills. Recognizing the transformative power of technology in the modern economy, he emphasized the importance of equipping young people with the necessary digital literacy to thrive in various sectors. He promised to work closely with the relevant sector Minister to guarantee that the Ashanti Region receives its fair share of this nationwide digital training initiative. This focus on digital skills development aligns with a national strategy to prepare the youth for the demands of the evolving digital landscape and to position Ghana as a competitive player in the global digital economy.
The Minister-designate believes that these initiatives will significantly contribute to reducing unemployment in the Ashanti Region. By providing young people with both the necessary skills and access to employment opportunities, he envisions a future where the region’s youth can contribute meaningfully to the economy and achieve their full potential. He highlighted the importance of fostering an environment where young people are not just job seekers, but also job creators, driving innovation and entrepreneurship within the region. This, he argued, will lead to sustainable economic growth and improve the overall quality of life in the Ashanti Region.
Furthermore, Dr. Amoakohene’s vision extends beyond simply creating jobs. He aims to create meaningful employment opportunities that provide a living wage, opportunities for career advancement, and contribute to the overall development of individuals and communities. This emphasis on quality employment underlines a commitment to not just addressing unemployment statistics but also to improving the overall well-being of the region’s youth. He believes that investing in the youth is an investment in the future of the Ashanti Region and, by extension, the future of Ghana.
In conclusion, Dr. Amoakohene’s testimony before the vetting committee outlined a comprehensive and strategic approach to youth development and employment in the Ashanti Region. His emphasis on collaboration with the national ministry, focus on digital skills development, and commitment to creating meaningful employment opportunities reflect a holistic vision for empowering the youth and driving sustainable economic growth. His pledge to work tirelessly to ensure that the youth of the Ashanti Region receive their fair share of national resources and programs signals a dedicated effort to address the challenges facing young people and unlock their full potential. This commitment to the youth, he believes, is crucial to the future prosperity of the Ashanti Region and the nation as a whole.
