Member of Parliament for Ofoase Ayirebi and Ranking Member on the Economy and Development Committee, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has called on government to treat youth unemployment as a national emergency.
Speaking on the worsening jobs crisis, the MP said Ghanaian youth are tired of slogans and want concrete programs that deliver dignified and well-paid employment.
Mr. Oppong Nkrumah warned that unemployment is getting out of hand and urged government to move beyond rhetoric. “Ghanaian youth don’t want slogans.
They want feasible programmes that create dignified and well-paid jobs,” he stated.
To tackle rising youth unemployment, the MP proposed three key measures, Build a credible labour market information system to track real demand for skills and jobs across sectors.
Separate skills creation from job creation to ensure training aligns with actual market opportunities.
Anchor job programs with clear metrics on beneficiaries, employment retention, and outcomes to measure impact.
Oppong Nkrumah said job interventions must be results-driven and transparent, with data showing how many young people are employed and how long they stay in jobs.
Youth unemployment remains a major concern in Ghana, with thousands of graduates entering the labor market annually amid limited formal sector opportunities.