John Mahama, the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, has proposed a National Apprenticeship Scheme aimed at reducing unemployment in Ghana.
Speaking at a major rally in the Greater Accra Region on Saturday, Mahama detailed three primary policies he believes will greatly benefit the nation.
Mahama explained that the National Apprenticeship Scheme is designed to provide vocational training for those who missed educational opportunities, addressing the issue of unemployment.
“Our strategy will be to introduce the National Apprenticeship Scheme so that for those who cannot continue into tertiary education, they will be able to go into an Apprenticeship and learn a skill with their hands so they can also find work,” he said.
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Additionally, he pledged to establish a Women’s Bank to support women entrepreneurs, recognizing their crucial economic contributions.
He also emphasized the importance of a 24-hour economy as a means to boost the country’s development.
Mahama urged party members to protect the integrity of the ballot at polling stations and assured them that his policies would benefit all Ghanaians who support the NDC.
He announced that the party would officially launch its 2024 election campaign in Tamale on July 27, signaling the start of a nationwide campaign.
