Former Upper East Regional Women’s Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and Deputy Director General in charge of Warehouse at the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), Charity Rahinatu Asoemah, has called on government appointees, institutions and stakeholders to prioritize youth employment and skills development in the Upper East Region.
According to her, many young people in the region continue to struggle with unemployment and economic hardship despite possessing employable skills and the willingness to work.
She stressed the need for practical interventions that would create opportunities for the youth rather than focusing on their academic shortcomings.
Speaking on A1 Radio, Hajia Asoemah said her personal experiences growing up in the region have given her a deeper understanding of the frustrations facing many young people.
“Coming from the Upper East Region, I understand the challenges many young people are facing and I will do anything to support them. I have always believed in youth development and I am for everybody in the region,” she stated.
She urged political appointees and influential individuals to shift attention toward job creation and empowerment initiatives capable of transforming the lives of the youth.
“Stop saying they do not pass Mathematics or English or whatever. Get them the jobs. The youth are complaining bitterly and sometimes I feel bad,” she appealed.
Hajia Asoemah made the remarks as part of an initiative through which she donated 30 sewing machines and GH₵5,000 in cash to the Ghana National Tailors and Dressmakers Association in Bolgatanga to support skills training and self-employment among members.
She explained that vocational and technical skills remain critical pathways for addressing unemployment, particularly among young women and vulnerable groups.
According to her, empowering artisans and small-scale entrepreneurs would not only reduce dependency but also contribute significantly to local economic growth.
The former Regional Women’s Organizer further disclosed that, in her capacity as a public servant and political figure, she has already facilitated employment opportunities for several young people across the region.
However, she emphasized that the scale of unemployment requires collective effort and sustained commitment from all stakeholders.
Her intervention has been widely welcomed by beneficiaries and youth groups, many of whom described the donation as timely and impactful in promoting entrepreneurship and economic independence among young people in the region.
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