President John Dramani Mahama is set to launch the Adwumawura Programme today at 2:00 PM at the Prempeh Assembly Hall in Kumasi.
This flagship initiative aims to address youth unemployment by empowering young Ghanaians aged 18 to 35 to start and grow their own businesses
The Adwumawura Programme is designed to facilitate the creation, tracking, and mentoring of at least 10,000 businesses annually, with a strong focus on youth empowerment. It will be implemented by the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment through the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP
As a central component of the National Democratic Congress (NDC)’s 2024 manifesto, the programme underscores the party’s commitment to creating 250,000 jobs annually through various initiatives, including the “Edwuma Pa” programme.
The 2025 Budget Statement, presented by Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson in March, allocated GH₵100 million to kickstart the Adwumawura Programme.
The funds will support young entrepreneurs with skills training, mentorship, access to start-up capital, and provision of equipment.
Complementing the Adwumawura Programme, the government’s National Apprenticeship Programme will provide free technical and vocational training, certification, and post-training start-up support.
Additionally, start-ups will enjoy a two-year exemption from corporate and personal income taxes to ease the early financial pressures of new ventures.)
Minister of Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, reaffirmed the government’s commitment, stating, “In the run-up to the 2024 election, we promised to create decent and sustainable jobs for young people. Today, we are honouring that promise with action.”
The launch event is expected to attract a large audience, including youth groups, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders from various sectors, all eager to learn more about the opportunities the Adwumawura Programme will offer.
Source: www.kumasimail.com
