Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has reiterated his promise to create more job opportunities for the youth in Ghana if elected as the next President.

Speaking at a youth-focused event titled “Engagement with the Youth” on Sunday November 3, Dr. Bawumia emphasised that job creation and youth empowerment will be central to his administration’s agenda, aimed at fostering economic recovery and growth.

During his address, he acknowledged the challenges posed by high unemployment rates and expressed his determination to alleviate the hardships faced by young people in the country.

“I will outline bold economic solutions that will enable us to create millions of jobs if I’m given the mandate on December 7. This occasion serves as a reminder of my commitment to prioritise the youth, a promise I made a year ago,” he stated.

Dr. Bawumia outlined his vision for transforming Ghana’s economy, emphasizing the introduction of business-friendly policy initiatives starting in January 2025.

He stated, “I will outline the bold economic solutions we plan to roll out which will make it possible to create millions of jobs if I’m given the mandate on December 7. I have chosen this occasion to remind you the young people of the commitment made a year ago to make you my number one priority.

“My commitment is to transform Ghana to build on the economic recovery we are witnessing by introducing bold business-friendly policy initiatives from January 2025, which are designed to stimulate significant economic activities.”

“I’m confident that these initiatives will create the large pool of diverse jobs that young Ghana people desire and deserve.”