The Member of Parliament (MP) for Asuogyaman, in the Eastern Region, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has appealed to his constituents, particularly the youth, to shy away from ‘dependency and entitlement’ mentality and rather cultivate the spirit of entrepreneurship, innovation and self-reliance.
According to him, true economic freedom begins with a shift in mentality, where individuals take personal responsibility for their financial growth by looking for opportunities and also acquiring skills.
According to the MP, the adoption this new mind-set is crucial not only for personal advancement, but also for the overall development of Asuogyaman.
He made the call when he enrolled 30 young men and women from Boso Gua Traditional Area into the flagship skill development programme under the Thomas Ampem Nyarko Skills Development and Youth Empowerment Programme (TANSDYEP).
The beneficiaries will receive training in dressmaking, hairdressing, plumbing, and carpentry – empowering them with practical skills for self-reliance and employment.
The short but impressive enrolment ceremony forms part of Thomas Nyarko Ampem’s ‘Thank You tour’ of the constituency to express his gratitude and as well intensify efforts to strengthen ties with traditional authorities.
At the Boso Traditional Area, the MP joined the chiefs and people of the area to celebrate their annual Fintey festival where he donated GH?5,000 to support the event and announced plans to complete the community’s clinic, which was abandoned by the previous administration.
He further pledged to initiate additional developmental projects aimed at improving living standards in the area.
The MP who is also the Deputy Minister for Finance visited other towns and villages such as Nkwakubew, New Dodi, Labolabo, Asikuma, Kudikofe, Wulahai, Mpamproase, and Apaaso.
In a related development, the Deputy Minister of Finance has presented start-up equipment and seed capital to 22 young men and women who underwent training in dressmaking, hairdressing, welding, electrical work, mechanical repairs, and makeup artistry.
Sixteen of them received sewing and hairdryer machines along with GH¢500 each, while those in technical trades were given GH¢1,500 each to support their entrepreneurial ventures.
Some of the beneficiaries, who had dropped out of school due to financial hardships, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the MP for offering them a second chance to have a decent life.
The apprentices praised the initiative, noting its potential to reduce youth unemployment and curb deviant behaviour.
Addressing the gathering, the MP reaffirmed President John Dramani Mahama’s commitment to fulfilling his campaign promises despite the economic challenges inherited by the current administration, particularly the heavy debt burden.
“You all bear witness that in this short time President Mahama assumed power, he has already started fulfilling his promises. Despite the tough economic conditions, including various debts, the President is committed to building a better Ghana.”
He cited the removal of E-levy and Betting tax, as well as budget allocations for the National Apprenticeship Program and the One Million Coders initiative, as proof of the government’s resolve to deliver on its pledges.
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