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In an effort to better serve the needs of Ghana’s youth, National Democratic Congress flagbearer Mr. John Dramani Mahama has revealed plans to restructure the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
Speaking on March 29, 2024, during the NDC’s National Youth Wing Secretariat and Campaign launch, Mr. Mahama emphasized the need for a more comprehensive strategy for youth development.
Beyond the predominate focus on football, the planned restructure would prioritize young participation throughout many sectors of the economy.
With a redesigned ministry and a youth development agency specifically focused on creating jobs, Mr. Mahama hopes to further his 24-hour economy program, which aims to promote steady economic growth and job creation.
“We are going to separate Youth and Sports because it’s a youth and sports ministry but over the years, what we do is that the concentration is on sports and even on sports, the concentration is on Black Stars at the expense of any other sports” Mahama stated.
“So, I’m going to set up a service for youth development. It will focus primarily on youth status in all sectors of the economy. It will focus on mainstreaming youth interest in all sectors of the economy. Most of all, we will concentrate on bringing on strategies that will create jobs for young people, and this Ministry will support the 24-hour economy” Mahama added.
Source: Ghanatodayonline.com
