The National Youth Authority (NYA) has marked a significant milestone in the National Apprenticeship Programme (NAP) by distributing tools to the first group of beneficiaries in the Greater Accra Region.
The initiative seeks to empower young Ghanaians with vocational skills and entrepreneurial capacity.
Speaking at the event, NYA CEO Osman Abdullai Ayariga, Esq., said, “This distribution is more than a support programme – it is a long-term investment in Ghana’s human capital and a demonstration of our resolve to tackle youth unemployment.”
Mr Ayariga explained that apprentices received equipment for trades including tailoring, carpentry, electrical work, and beauty services, enabling them to start businesses or enhance their practical training. “Whether you are training as a tailor, carpenter, electrician, or beautician, you are part of a national movement that values your craft,” he said.
He also emphasised the importance of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in national development, stating, “Technical and vocational skills are key drivers of industrialisation, job creation, and poverty reduction. By supporting apprenticeships, we are equipping Ghana’s youth for the jobs of today and tomorrow.”
Concluding his speech, the CEO reaffirmed NYA’s commitment to accountability and monitoring, adding, “We will ensure that every Cedi invested yields measurable impact. Empowering our youth is empowering Ghana.”
